New York Conference 2026
March 18, 2026
Global Dating Insights (GDI) is thrilled to announce it will return to New York for its Dating and Social Discovery North America Conference in 2026.
Following a series of sold-out global events, this high-impact, one-day conference will be on Wednesday, March 18th at Etc. Venues, 601 Lexington Avenue. A pre-networking reception will take place the day before, on Tuesday, March 17th, with another one scheduled after the conference finishes on the 18th.
By bringing together the biggest names in dating tech, social discovery, and relationship innovation, attendees can expect powerful keynote sessions, cutting-edge industry insights and invaluable networking opportunities — all in the heart of Manhattan.
Early bird tickets are now on sale, priced at £249 for dating brands and £999 for vendors. They will remain on sale until January, 30th 2026 before tickets go on general sale.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, marketer, or technologist, the Dating and Social Discovery Conference is the must-attend event for anyone serious about growth and innovation in online dating and social discovery.
Confirmed Speakers
Mark Brooks, CEO, Courtland Brooks
Ankit Nayal, Founder, Flamme App
Ethan Martin, CEO and Founder, SLIDE App
Obai Abdullah, COO and Co-Founder, Charisma Check
Colin Hodge, Founder, DownApp
Michael O’Sullivan, Owner, HubPeople
Ikuho Nakahata, CEO, Tapple
Jack Hollins, Head of Engineering, Jigsaw Dating
Aaron Jacobs, Partner, Prince Lobel
Karima Ben Abdelmalek, CEO, happn
Companies are also able to take advantage of the multiple sponsorship opportunities available.
Click here to download GDI’s 2025 Media Pack and for more information, please contact Sam Bromley, Sales Manager at Global Dating Insights. He can be reached at sam.bromley@iigroup.global
We’re also grateful to our 2026 sponsors: HubPeople and Charisma Check.
