Empowering Direct-to-Consumer Brands to Connect, Convert & Cultivate Loyalty

The DTC Brands Summit unites visionary founders, growth marketers and e-commerce leaders to perfect the art and science of selling directly to consumers.

As shoppers demand ever-more personalised, seamless brand experiences, the DTC Summit is your shortcut to cutting-edge tactics for building memorable brands, maximising lifetime value and scaling profitably.

 

Hear from retailers and brands including:

2025 Speakers

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Shani Higgs

Head of Sales, PERFECTTED
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Lucie Macleod

Founder , HAIR SYRUP
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Flo Broughton

Co-Founder , CHOC ON CHOC
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Rodrigio Almeida

Head of UK E-Commerce, EMMA - THE SLEEP COMPANY
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Lauren Duncan

Head of Ecommerce, PHILIP KINGSLEY
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Rob Manning

Head of DTC & ECommerce, BIOTIFUL GUT HEALTH
Speaker profile image for Eduard Fűzesséry

Eduard Fűzesséry

Founder & CEO, SEONALI
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Chloë Thomas

Chief Success Strategist, EMETKO MEDIA

    Agenda at a Glance

    Ditch the Generic, Connect with the Person Behind the Purchase

    How do you move beyond one-size-fits-all personalisation? Learn how leading D2C brands are using AI, predictive analytics, and real-time insights to craft experiences that feel truly personal — and keep customers coming back.

    From Clicks to Customers: 4 Essentials for Live Shopping Success

    Live shopping is booming — but success requires more than just streaming. Sprii reveals the four proven tactics to transform casual viewers into loyal customers, from irresistible offers to stories that spark trust.

     

    How Challenger Brands Are Beating the Giants

    What does it take for smaller brands to outpace established players? Hear how The Cheeky Panda and Emma are securing retail space, optimising fulfilment, and creating seamless omnichannel journeys to accelerate growth.

    Omnichannel That Connects, Converts and Sticks

    Selling everywhere is easy. Standing out everywhere isn’t. Discover how brands like Vivobarefoot are unifying online, offline, social, and marketplace channels into a single, seamless customer experience that drives loyalty.

    Remaining Distinct Through Growth

    How do you scale without losing what makes you special? Female founders share how they’ve stayed hands-on, kept their values intact, and nurtured customer passion even as their D2C brands expand.

     

    Influencer Collaborations to Supercharge D2C

    Influencers aren’t just for reach...they’re reshaping D2C. Learn how strategic partnerships can deliver authenticity, build trust, and foster loyal communities that convert clicks into customers.

    Niccolò Francalanci
    Everything was perfectly orchestrated to deliver an incredible experience, from the pre-dinner to the conference. In particular, I really appreciated the opportunity to speak with brands (Nestle, Unilever), retailers (Boots) and service providers (eg. Dunnhumby) during the networking.
    Niccolò Francalanci
    General Manager - EMEA |  Ludovico Martelli S.p.A.

    Thank You to our Sponsors

    KEYNOTE SPONSORS

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          WHY ATTEND?

          DTC Playbooks That Work

          From personalisation and omnichannel to global expansion. Hear how brands like The Cheeky Panda, Vivobarefoot, Philip Kingsley and Dr. Martens are mastering DTC. 

          Strategies You Can Use Now

          Walk away with actionable insights on live shopping, influencer partnerships, customer data, and scaling internationally — practical tactics you can apply straight away to grow your brand.

          Build the Right Connections

          Network with founders, DTC leaders, and growth marketers shaping the future of direct-to-consumer. Share challenges, spark ideas, and discover new opportunities in one focused day.

          Who Attends?

          Retailers and Brands

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          Sponsorship Options

          RMX Criteo

          Thought leadership

          Take the stage at Retail Media X London through fireside chats, panel discussions, or chairing a session alongside retail media leaders. It’s your chance to showcase expertise, share fresh perspectives, and shape the industry conversation.


           

          Brand awareness

          Make sure your brand is front of mind with senior decision-makers from retail, brands, and media. With visibility across the Retail Media X platform and event, we give you the channels to amplify your story and strengthen your market presence.


           

          Lead generation

          Connect directly with the people who matter. From curated 1-2-1 meetings via our RetailX Connect service to retail media industry reports and podcasts, RMX London gives you meaningful opportunities to build relationships with leaders who have genuine buying power.


           

          Why Sponsor?

          Sponsoring DTC Summit 2025 puts your brand at the centre of the direct-to-consumer conversation.

          It’s your chance to connect with senior leaders from ambitious DTC brands and established retailers who are actively investing in customer growth, retention, and digital innovation. 

          Through thought leadership, networking, and direct engagement, sponsorship provides a powerful platform to showcase your expertise, build meaningful relationships, and generate new opportunities with the people driving the next wave of DTC success.