Events

IRDC 2021: Who Rules the Future of Conscious Consumerism?

International Womens Day. Vector seamless pattern with with women different nationalities and cultures. Struggle for freedom, independence, equality.

Breakout session:
Eco-Feminism and the Fluid Future of Consumption

While conventional wisdom holds that women have long led the charge of conscious consumerism, particularly in regards to sustainable consumption, are Gen Z and Millennials rewriting the rule book?

Join our expert panel as they take on the challenge of analyzing the future of consumer ethics and purchasing behavior, sustainability and social equity. You’ll also take part in a cultural branding exercise conducted via a real-time app that’s sure to fuel both lively discussion and startling insights.

Moderated by:

GABBY ROSI
Chief Retail Maven & Founder
The Gabby Collective

Panelists:

DOUG SCHMIDT
Retail Consultant
(previously of REI and Yeti)

SHERI BLATTEL
Associate Principal
Director of Retail, Cushing Terrell

REBEKAH MATHENY
Associate Professor of Interior Design
The Ohio State University

ROYCE EPSTEIN
Design Director, Trend Forecaster and Founder, Dissent by Design

for IRDC 2021 in Denver, Sept. 21-22!

Jennifer Acevedo

Jennifer Acevedo is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of VMSD magazine.