Want market insight on the future of social commerce from LinkedIn, BeachMint, Walmart, Walgreens, Birchbox, Gilt Groupe, and First Round Capital? Then come to Business Insider’s Social Commerce Summit, where Fortune 500 brand executives, entrepreneurs, and investors convene, on June 7 in Chicago.
The Summit focuses on the intersection of social media and social experiences with commerce. Here’s what your ticket will get you:
- Score market insight on the latest practices in using LinkedIn, Facebook,     Instagram,     Foursquare,     and Twitter     to power your marketing and sales. Hear a special presentation from LinkedIn’s     SVP of Solutions, Mike Gamson, on little-known tips for leveraging the     platform to effectively reach your audience.
- Get the real story on the meteoric rise of     luxury-shopping site Gilt Groupe from Co-founder Alexis Maybank.     Meet her in person at a book-signing over cocktails for her recent book,     “By Invitation Only.”
- Hear from Fortune 500 brand marketers and engagement     experts on what works in social and mobile marketing, including McDonald’s,     Walgreens, Walmart, FedEx,     Gatorade and more.
- Meet top social-commerce investors from First     Round Capital, Apex, General Catalyst, and Lightbank.
- Hear leaders from innovative social-commerce     startups including Threadless,     BeachMint, Birchbox and Trunk Club on top tactics in social     marketing and product discovery.
- Meet Chicago’s digital leaders. VC     investment in Chicago increased by about 450% y/y last year, according to Built in Chicago. Meet people fomenting     the ecosystem, including Kevin Willer, who is creating a     mega-incubator dubbed “1871″ in the historic merchandise mart,     and Technori co-founder Seth Kravitz.
- Network with 250 other social-commerce executives. With regular     networking breaks and a cocktail reception overlooking Lake Michigan, the     Summit provides plenty of opportunity to connect with potential business     partners.
*Article by Business Insider*
