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Gen Z Retailer Summit, London 2024

Tuesday, September 24th

The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH, from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM

 

Opening Remarks 

Jill Butterworth, Global Chief Brands Officer, Rarely Heard Voices 

  • Start Time: 9:00 AM 

  • Finish Time: 9:05 AM 

  • Duration: 5 minutes  

Gwynn Milligan, Chief Executive Officer, JoJo Maman Bébé 

  • Interviewers: Katie Butterworth, Digital Content and Marketing Assistant, Clarion Housing & George Baines, Senior Account Executive, London Corporate, Edelman 

  • Start Time: 9:05 AM 

  • Finish Time: 9:25 AM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Laura L. Ciel, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, 9Q Solution 

  • Interviewers: George Baines, Senior Account Executive, London Corporate, Edelman & Bianca Brown, Account Manager, London Digital, Edelman 

  • Start Time: 9:28 AM 

  • Finish Time: 9:48 AM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Stuart Ford, President & COO, Dropit 

  • Interviewers: Jessica Brunt, Founder, Verte & Winnie Akadjo, Founder, LVS Hub 

  • Start Time: 9:51 AM 

  • Finish Time: 10:11 AM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Breakfast / Networking Break 

  • Start Time: 10:14 AM 

  • Finish Time: 10:44 AM 

  • Duration: 30 minutes  

Duncan Tennent, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Seasalt Cornwall 

  • Interviewers: Bianca Brown, Account Manager, London Digital, Edelman & Anne Corbin, Account Executive, Grove Communication 

  • Start Time: 10:44 AM 

  • Finish Time: 11:04 AM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Brendan Dorrian, Founder, Rarely Heard Voices 

  • Interviewers: Winnie Akadjo, Founder, LVS Hub & Jessica Brunt, Founder, Verte 

  • Start Time: 11:07 AM 

  • Finish Time: 11:27 AM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Aparna Galiasso, Head, North America Retail & Consumer Goods Go-To-Market, Amazon 

  • Interviewers: Katie Leese, Account Director, Grove Communication & Anne Corbin, Account Executive, Grove Communication 

  • Start Time: 11:30 AM 

  • Finish Time: 11:50 AM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Jeff Streader, Founder and Managing Partner, Go Global Retail 

  • Interviewers: Katie Leese, Account Director, Grove Communication & Bianca Brown, Account Manager, London Digital, Edelman 

  • Start Time: 11:53 AM 

  • Finish Time: 12:13 PM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Moses Rashid, Founder & Creative Director, The Edit LDN 

  • Interviewers: Sam Dorrian, Executive Trainee, Rarely Heard Voices & Anne Corbin, Account Executive, Grove Communication 

  • Start Time: 12:16 PM 

  • Finish Time: 12:36 PM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Liz Heller, Managing Partner, memBrain LLC 

  • Interviewers: Katie Butterworth, Digital Content and Marketing Assistant, Clarion Housing & Sam Dorrian, Executive Trainee, Rarely Heard Voices 

  • Start Time: 12:39 PM 

  • Finish Time: 12:59 PM 

  • Duration: 20 minutes 

Closing Remarks 

  • Start Time: 1:02 PM 

  • Finish Time: 1:07 PM 

  • Duration: 5 minutes 

 

Objective

Our goal is to educate future retail leaders by providing valuable insights from guest speakers. Your role is to facilitate meaningful, informative conversations in a friendly and engaging way.

Interview Structure

  1. Introduction:
    • Ask the guest to introduce themselves: their brand, role, and how long they’ve been in that position.
  2. Set Questions (Don't mention that these are set questions):
    • What single piece of advice were you given that has carried you through your career?
    • What do you believe this generation, Gen Z, can teach the world?
    • Imagine you’re taking us on a night out. Where are we going, what are we doing, and will we need to call in sick the next morning?!
  3. Specific Questions: Tailor these to each guest's background and career.
  4. Audience Q&A:
    • Take three questions from the audience.
  5. Closing:
    • Thank the guest and wrap up the session.

Interview Format

  • Setup:
    • Interviewers and guests will sit opposite each other at high-top tables.
    • Both interviewers and guests will have table microphones and lapel microphones.
    • Multiple cameras will film the audience and participants.
  • Structure:
  1. Opening:
    Begin with three consistent questions for all guests to establish rapport.
  2. Main Segment:
    Tailor additional questions to the guest’s expertise and background. Focus on extracting valuable advice, career lessons, and predictions for the future of retail.
  3. Audience Q&A:
    Take three audience questions. Encourage engagement and insightful responses.
  • Timing:
    Each interview should last approximately 20-25 minutes.

Interview Tips

  • Prepare:
    Research the guest's background, career, and expertise before the interview.
  • Be Conversational:
    Approach the interview like a friendly conversation. Make the guest feel comfortable while guiding the conversation toward valuable insights.
  • Stay Curious:
    Think of yourself as a future retail leader watching the interview. What would you want to learn? Frame your questions accordingly to benefit the audience and viewers.
  • Listen Actively:
    React to the guest’s responses with thoughtful follow-up questions to keep the dialogue dynamic and engaging.
  • Stay Positive:
    This is not about controversy or tough questions. Maintain a light, respectful, and informative tone.

Production Details

  • Producer: Peter Knott (Oursayso) will manage technical aspects, including audio and camera work.
  • Technical Setup: Multiple cameras will be used, and audio will be captured via both table microphones and lapel microphones.

Final Notes

Your role is to help our audience of young retailers gain practical insights and feel inspired. Keep the conversation flowing, have fun, and make the guests feel welcome!

 

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Dietary Requirements

We want to ensure your culinary experience is just as memorable as the Leaders’ gathering itself. If you have any dietary requirements, if you have any dietary requirements please tell us ASAP, and our amazing Sarah Smyth will make sure your needs are catered to. Email Sarah.Smyth@rarelyheardvoices.com and consider your taste buds in safe hands!

 

Dress Code

Unleash your inner fashion guru and join us in the stylish realm of 'Conference Casual.' This dress code strikes the perfect balance between comfort and professionalism, allowing you to express your unique style while keeping things relaxed and engaging.

 

Hotel Reservations

We've gone the extra mile to secure exclusive discounted rates for the Leaders’ gathering attendees.

Snag your room at The Intercontinental Hotel, 1 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7QY by clicking here. Remember, these discounted room rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to ensure your luxurious stay. The Intercontinental Hotel offers the best-discounted rate available, less than the prevailing rate, at the time the reservation is made.

Alternatively, if The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH, suits your fancy, click here to secure your discounted room. The Soho Hotel, offer a 15% discount off the Best Available Rate and complimentary breakfast. You can make your reservations directly with the reservations team at reservations@sohohotel.com or by calling 020 7546 1011 and quoting ‘VOICES24’. The cancellation policy requires any changes to be made by 12 noon 7 days before the scheduled arrival date.

This offer will be valid until September 1, 2024, subject to room availability. 

 

Transportation

We've got you covered when it comes to getting around town.

For The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH:

  • Click here for directions.
  • Conveniently located just a three-minute walk from the Dean Street Exit of Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Easy access awaits!
  • On-street parking is available, and if you prefer a nearby car park, look no further than Q Park, Poland Street, London W1F 7NQ. Find more information here.

Grace Parker
Junior Buyer
Brand Alley
United Kingdom

George Baines
Senior Account Executive, London Corporate
Edelman
United Kingdom

Bianca Brown
Account Manager, London Digital
Edelman
United Kingdom

Kelly George
Commercialisation Account Manager
Hammerson
United Kingdom

Tillie peel
Founder
The Pop-Up Club
United Kingdom

Holly Hobbs
Leasing Executive
Hammerson
United Kingdom

Ally Dweck
Associate Director of Client Partnerships
Newmark
United States

Louise Deller
Commercialisation Account Executive
Hammerson
United Kingdom

Annabel Hought
Founder
Round Retail
United Kingdom

Ola Blazejewicz
Responsible Sourcing Coordinator
Selfridges
United Kingdom

Natasha Sutton
Business Clinic Projects Officer
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom

Nathalie Ballout
Founder
Eight Movement
United Kingdom

Patrick Vickery
Senior Account Manager
Heathrow Airport Limited
United Kingdom

James Gully
Buyer
John Lewis
United Kingdom

Martin Masson
Sales Manager (Wholesale)
Johnstons of Elgin

Winnie Akadjo
Founder
LVS Hub
United Kingdom

Maisie Redfern
Marketing Assistant
Margaret Dabbs London
United Kingdom

Thomas Maher
Trainee Buyer
Next
United Kingdom

Laura Ciel
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
9Q Solution
United States

Tayla Brady
Leasing Manager
Hammerson
United Kingdom

Lauren Wellman
Leasing Manager
Hammerson
United Kingdom

Olivia Vize
Senior Marketplace Manager
Seasalt Cornwall
United Kingdom

Thandwie Sheppard
Leasing Executive
Hammerson
United Kingdom

Anne Corbin
Account Executive
Grove Communication
United Kingdom

Ania Kurzawinska
Circular Coordinator
Selfridges
United Kingdom

Rose Heard
Buyer
John Lewis
United Kingdom

Tilly Jackson
Junior Merchandiser
JoJo Maman Bébé
United Kingdom

Paula Keville
Network Engagement Manager
Tessiant
United Kingdom

Lotti Sudbury Smith
Buying Admin Assistant
River Island
United Kingdom

Lewis Gilbert
Assistant Buyer
BrandAlley
United Kingdom

Jessica Brunt
Founder
Verte
United Kingdom

Georgina Shuker
Buyer
Harrods
United Kingdom

Victoria Cheung
Strategy & Planning Manager
Fanatics
United Kingdom

Georgia West
Customer care and Operations lead
Dropitshopping
United Kingdom

Katie Leese
Account Director
Grove Communication
United Kingdom

Beth Bolton
Merchandiser
John Lewis
United Kingdom

Priya Sian
Sustainability Coordinator
Selfridges
United Kingdom