GDI New York: Three Weeks To Go!
There is just three weeks to go before GDI’s upcoming conference in New York City. Join us on the 19th and 20th of March 2024 as online dating leaders share their insights and shape the future of the sector.
Following our incredibly successful 2023 conference in the Big Apple, Global Dating Insights is excited to return to the city on Wednesday 20th March 2024.
Hosted at Dream Downtown, speaker sessions will run all day, with free lunch and refreshments provided throughout. The conference is followed by an evening of drinks, giving guests an informal networking opportunity to make professional connections.
The night before the conference, Tuesday, 19th of March, we are also hosting an exclusive pre-conference networking session.
The confirmed speakers so far:
LIVE INTERVIEW: The Launch & Development of ARCHER
- Marcus Lofthouse, Chief Product Officer, ARCHER
- Michael Kaye, Director of Brand Marketing & Communications, ARCHER
WOMEN IN DATING – PANEL DISCUSSION
- Karima Ben Abdelmalek, CEO & President, happn
- Robyn Exton, CEO & Founder, HER
PANEL DISCUSSION: Trust & Safety Issues for the Next Generation of Dating Apps
- Michelle Parsons, Chief Product Officer, Lex
- Nicole Drew, Founder & CEO, Rater
PANEL DISCUSSION: How to Acquire & Retain the Modern Dating App User
- Mayumi Sato, Chief Marketing Officer, eSapiens
- Phil Henricks, Senior Director of Marketing, GROWLR / The Meet Group
- Michael Kaye, Director of Brand Marketing & Communications, ARCHER
PANEL DISCUSSION: The Challenges and Best Practices for Finding Investment in Online Dating
- Bill Alena, Chief Revenue Officer, Spark Networks
- Jennifer Lewis, CEO & Co-Founder, Lex
- Frederico Bacelar, Head of M&A and New Ventures, eSapiens
- Ankit Nayal, Founder & CEO, Flamme – The Couples App
PANEL DISCUSSION: New Ways to Nurture Niche Communities of Singles
- Nevine Coutry, Founder & CEO, Playdate
- Jacqueline & Alexa Child, Co-Founders, Dateability
- Nicky Wake, Founder, Chapter 2
PANEL DISCUSSION: Balancing Fluid Sexuality with Dating App UI / UX
- Mary Richardson, Co-Founder & CEO, Bindr
- Lavina Lim, Product Manager – Core Experience, Feeld
PRESENTATION
- Jack Chamberlain, Engineering Manager, Jigsaw
- Kenzie Wilson, Field and Event Marketing Manager, Stream
PRESENTATION: How AI will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online dating safety
- Scott Bright, Founder & CEO, BrightCheck
ONLINE DATING & DISCOVERY ASSOCIATION – PANEL DISCUSSION
- Dr Hannah Shimko, Chief Executive, Online Dating & Discovery Association
- Dr Tahlia Hart, Associate Lecturer – Criminology, Flinders University
- Alexandra Popken, VP – Trust & Safety, WebPurify
- Michael Dworsky, Co-Founder & CEO, Cove
We are happy to announce that a combined ticket is available for both the GDI and the Social Discovery conferences, taking place on the 20th and 21st of March 2024.
Tickets for ‘Dating Brands’ are reserved only for individuals who work within dating-related companies, including online dating platforms, matchmakers, and investors in the industry.
Tickets for ‘Other’ are open to all other companies, including tech vendors, software developers, and other experts.
Thank you to our sponsors Stream, BrightCheck, WebPurify, Social Discovery Group, and happn for their support.
