An independent eCommerce event in NYC and LDN, focused on innovation, technology, product management, growth strategy, internationalisation, data and more.

 NYC: 17th July 2025 | LDN: 13th and 14th May 2026

NYC: Lavan Midtown, 641 W 42nd St, New York, 10036 | LDN: Tickets on sale late 2025.

Retailers attend free.

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Hear from the most impressive brands in the world

Our NYC Edition line-up currently includes...



Ethan Kirkpatrick

Director, Performance Marketing

rag & bone


Scott Lloyd

Director of Growth

SKIMS


Denise Karkos

Senior Vice President, Chief eCommerce Officer

DICK'S Sporting Goods


Ovadia Labaton

Co-Founder

The Perfect Jean


Charlie Kent

Head of E-commerce

Dr Martens


Alex Harley

Head of Ecommerce

Percival


Harry Roth

Director of Ecom, CRO & Customer Journeys

AS Beauty


Sachin K. Bhargava

Senior Director, Digital Product & Ecommerce

John Hardy


Molly Dickey

Global Commercial Director

Mansur Gavriel


Nargiza Dakmak

Director of eCommerce

Bonafide Health


Jean-Marc Lacroix

Director of Ecommerce Operations and Client Experience

Stetson


Kimberley Correia Hunt

SVP Direct to Consumer

Timex Group


Laura Marangon

Head of E-commerce

The Frankie Shop


Charlotte Paffe

VP, Ecommerce & Digital Product

Andie


Nick Vance

Operations Director

Bradshaw Taylor


Holly Beadle

CEO

Hera Clothing


Chris Baltusnik

Director, Digital Experience and E-Commerce

Vitamix


Rudy Ribardière

Director of E-Commerce and Digital Strategy

A.P.C.




















The agenda


8:30am

Arrivals and networking

Breakfast to include danishes, mini croissants, seasonal fruit cups, wild berries yogurt, granola. Tea, coffee and refreshments available.

9:30am

Opening Statements and The State of Commerce


10:00am

TBC


10:20am

No BS, Just Buy: Creating Confidence from Click to Closet

Featuring Ovadia Labaton (Co-Founder at The Perfect Jean) and Jess Meher (SVP, Marketing at Loop). 

Online shopping can feel like a gamble, thanks to the combination of not being able to see or touch products, and inconsistent return policies and processes across different brands. Will it ship on time? Will it fit? Will I have to fight a chatbot to return it? When will my refund come? How do you inspire confidence and build trust before they’ve even hit “buy”? In this fireside chat with The Perfect Jean, we’ll break down how to give customers that “hell yes” feeling at every stage of the journey. From conversion-boosting strategies to order tracking and return policies that build peace of mind and trust, learn how to turn pre-purchase hesitation into post-purchase loyalty.


10:40am

Scaling New Customer Acquisition - Full-Funnel Strategy & Measurement

Featuring Ethan Kirkpatrick (Director, Performance Marketing at rag & bone) and Scott Lloyd (Director of Growth at SKIMS). 

Moderated by Bethan Rainford.

This session will explore how growing brands are approaching full-funnel paid media strategy - from awareness to conversion - by building a robust measurement strategy, prioritising creative and building a testing culture, getting buy-in on digital brand investment and much more. The session will also highlight emerging creative trends, approaches to testing and iteration and how brands are adapting their channel mix to balance upper-funnel reach with bottom-funnel efficiency across platforms like Meta, Google, TikTok, and programmatic.


11:00am

Morning Break


11:40am

TBC


12:00pm

Fixing the Forgotten Funnel: How Global Brands Connect their Operations to Shape Customer Experience

Featuring Holly Beadle (CEO at Hera Clothing), Nick Vance (Operations Director at Bradshaw Taylor), Alex Harley (Head of Ecommerce at Percival), and Juan Pellerano (CMO at Swap).

This panel explores how global brands are addressing the often-overlooked “forgotten funnel” - the post-purchase experience - by connecting operations like fulfilment, logistics, and customer service to deliver a seamless, branded journey. Panelists will share strategies for aligning internal teams and external partners to reduce friction, improve transparency, and turn operations into a competitive advantage. Attendees will learn how operational excellence directly shapes customer loyalty, retention, and lifetime value.


12:20pm

eCommerce Strategy in 2025 - Growth, Brand & AI

Featuring Kimberley Correia Hunt (SVP Direct to Consumer at Timex Group). Moderated by Jade Harvey.

This panel will delve into key strategic priorities for leading brands, with core topics ranging from omni-channel and international market entry, to building brand experiences that drive loyalty and retention, to AI adoption and much more. The discussion will examine how businesses can balance agility with long-term planning, adopt emerging technologies intelligently, build brand equity and future-proof their operations in an ever-increasingly competitive market.


12:40pm

Lunch Break


2:30pm

Ecommerce in Motion: How Brands Are Keeping Up

Featuring Rudy Ribardière (Director of E-Commerce and Digital Strategy at A.P.C.), Sachin K. Bhargava (Senior Director, Digital Product & Ecommerce at John Hardy), Chris Baltusnik (Director, Digital Experience and E-Commerce at Vitamix) and Jennifer Baron (VP of Marketing at Athos Commerce)

The way shoppers find and buy products is changing fast - so how are brands keeping up? This panel will reveal key strategies, lessons, and predictions for the future of eCommerce. 


2:50pm

Experimentation Strategy in 2025 - Optimising for Net New Customers & Building Incremental Returns

Featuring Charlotte Paffe (VP, Ecommerce & Digital Product at Andie), Nargiza Dakmak (Director of eCommerce at Bonafide Health), and Harry Roth (Director of Ecom, CRO & Customer Journeys at AS Beauty). 

Moderated by Nick Phipps.

This panel will explore how leading eCommerce brands approach feature testing, content strategy for new users, measurement and personalisation. Speakers will share how they validate new features before full rollout, the role of top-of-funnel content in attracting and converting net new users and the testing opportunities this stage presents. The session will also cover how brands structure reporting on user activity and performance and the evolving approaches to personalisation across the customer journey.


3:10pm

Connection to Commitment: Loyalty-Led Growth with CRM & Clienteling

Featuring Jean-Marc Lacroix (Director of Ecommerce Operations and Client Experience at Stetson) and Alex Harley (Head of Ecommerce at Percival). 

Moderated by Shamoli Miah.

This panel will explore how brands can drive meaningful, loyalty-led growth by deepening customer relationships through more intentional CRM, clienteling and data strategy. Speakers will discuss how to effectively measure loyalty, design impactful loyalty activity and programs, manage VICs at different levels and collect first party data in a way that allows for personalisation and performance. 


3:30pm

Afternoon Break


4:00pm

Scaling Internationally - Strategy, Approach & Localisation Best Practices

Featuring Charlie Kent (Head of E-commerce at Dr Martens), Molly Dickey (Global Commercial Director at Mansur Gavriel), and Laura Marangon (Head of E-commerce at The Frankie Shop). 

Moderated by Paul Rogers.

This session will explore the key pillars of a successful international eCommerce strategy, localisation best practices (including the evolving role of AI vs. manual translation), the current state of trading across different markets, and different routes for structuring teams and managing resources. The panelists will provide practical tips for navigating key growth markets (e.g. Europe and the Middle East) across different channels, advice on prioritising territories, consumer nuance, key wins and much more. 


4:20pm

Omnichannel Unlocked with DICK'S Sporting Goods: Serving Athletes Whenever, Wherever and However They Want

Featuring Denise Karkos (Senior Vice President, Chief eCommerce Officer at DICK'S Sporting Goods). Moderated by Paul Rogers.

In this ​conversation, we'll dive into ways DICK'S is creating connected, flexible experiences to seamlessly serve today's shoppers - whether they choose to browse on a phone, pick up curbside or check out in-store. Learn strategies to unify data, streamline fulfillment and deliver consistent service across every touchpoint in a customer's journey. 


4:50pm

Closing Statements

With a musical drag performance from Evita Loca and Pattaya Hart

A true Broadway queen, Evita Loca has thrilled audiences worldwide with her powerhouse voice, quick wit, and unforgettable impersonations. Alongside her, Pattaya Hart has risen to fame as New York City’s top drag queen dancer, celebrated for her high-energy performances and versatility as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and aerialist. Her enthusiasm for fashion, photography, and musical theatre adds depth to her artistry.


5:30pm

Networking Drinks & Open Bar

8:00pm - 2:00am

Official After-Party at 5th&Mad

Drinks, music, dancing and more.




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The Pulse eCommerce Summit is coming to NYC

In 2025, the summit is launching in New York City for the first time. This is an eCommerce conference designed for ambitious high-growth retailers and brands looking for inspiration and innovation from some of the top speakers in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.



Designed for ambitious high-growth retailers and brands.

Hear from international speakers from the best premium lifestyle brands in the world. Topics will include internationalisation, new customer acquisition, roadmapping, measurement and attribution, performance marketing and more. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet with other like-minded eCommerce experts.



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One of a kind! What an event - fun, insightful, great people, and data to take back to the business.

Charlie Kent, Dr Martens

Head of eCommerce


The only eCommerce summit to attend in the UK. Many great brands, juicy topics, interesting peers and lots of new contacts. Can't wait to attend the next one. 

Diego Fria, Stussy
eCommerce Director


I would definitely recommend the Pulse eCommerce Summit - I loved hearing from industry leading brands and retailers focused on innovation. You'll leave the day with tons of actionable insights.

Marni Dasanjh, Fred Perry

Head of Social Commerce


One of the best eCommerce conferences I've attended for content.

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FAQs

What is the dress code?

There is no dress code - dress as comfortably as you'd like. Most guests wear smart casual.

Is there a virtual attendance option?

Not this year, the event is in-person only. However, some talks will be available on Spotify a few weeks following the event. 

What is included in the ticket price?

Your ticket includes access to the event, breakfast and lunch, refreshments, and access to the official after-party.

Can I transfer or cancel my ticket?

You can transfer or cancel your ticket up to 7 days before the event. Please email [email protected] to do so.

I have specific accessibility requirements.

No worries - please email [email protected] with any accessibility requirements you have.

When do the doors open?

Registration begins at 8:30am. Unless otherwise invited, please arrive at 8:30am. 

Can I bring my camera to the event?

Simple pocket cameras (non-professional cameras and cameras without interchangeable lenses), are allowed.

Is there a cloakroom?

Yes, there is a cloakroom you can use free of charge. However, we may not be able to accommodate any large luggage.

How can I sponsor any Pulse events?

We're always on the lookout for new partners to invite to sponsor. Please email [email protected] with your interest.

How can I speak at a Pulse event?

If you're a brand or retailer who'd love to speak at a Pulse event, please email [email protected].



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