Wharton Retail & Consumer Club 20th Annual Conference
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Fri, Feb 20, 2026
9 AM – 4 PM EST (GMT-5)
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TL;DR - Join us for the Retail & Consumer Club Conference on Friday, February 20th in NYC with esteemed leaders Michelle Peluso (CEO, Revlon), Julie Bornstein (CEO, Daydream), Melissa Mash (CEO, Dagne Dover), and expert panelists across Consumer Investing, CPG, and Apparel and Luxury. Learn, network, and recruit with students and alumni… Tickets are selling quickly, so get your tickets ASAP before they sell out!
WGRC 20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Explore the evolving consumer and retail landscape at Wharton’s Graduate Retail & Consumer Club’s 20th Annual Conference in New York!
This year’s theme is “Beyond the Basket: Re-Imagining Retail & Consumer Life.” We’ll bring together industry leaders and experts to unpack how shopping and brand-building are evolving, from discovery to loyalty, in a world shaped by shifting behaviors, ever more ways to shop, and higher expectations. Expect a full day of big ideas and practical takeaways through keynotes, panels, and conversations with distinguished Wharton alumni, alongside sessions featuring the founders building what’s next. Join us for an engaging learning and networking experience that spotlights the strategies and innovations driving growth, resilience, and transformation across the retail and consumer landscape.
- Date: Friday, February 20th, 9 AM - 4 PM
- Location: 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 (Convene)
- Perks: Breakfast, Lunch PLUS snacks, coffee, and tea ALL DAY, swag bags (AKA free merch)
- Agenda: For a full look at our agenda and speakers check out our website! https://www.whartongraduateretailclub.org/conference-25-1
Seats are limited, so register on Campus Groups while supply lasts - Dress Code: Business casual, but this is the retail club so feel free to have fun and be original ;)
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