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 1700 Broadway Club. A pre-networking reception will take place the day before, on Tuesday, March 17th at Monarch Rooftop Lounge & Bar, 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.
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.
AGENDA
Confirmed Speakers
Mark Brooks, CEO, Courtland Brooks
Ankit Nayal, Founder, Flamme App
Obai Abdullah, COO and Co-Founder, Charisma Check
Colin Hodge, Founder, DownApp
Michael O’Sullivan, Owner, HubPeople
Ikuho Nakahata, Product Manager, Tapple
Jack Hollins, Head of Engineering, Jigsaw Dating
Alex Durrant, CEO, Jigsaw Dating
Lavina Lim, Product Manager, Feeld
Hari Gopal, Founder, Hearts Dating
Aaron Jacobs, Partner, Prince Lobel
Brittnee Barnes, CEO, Vybes
David Vermeulen, CEO, Inner Circle
Companies are also able to take advantage of the multiple sponsorship opportunities available.
Click here to download GDI’s 2026 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.
