

Activate Tour New York
Thursday, September 18th
Chelsea Industrial, 547, West 28th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Why you won't want to miss out
Activate Tour is tailored for marketers who want to blend creativity, AI, and community into marketing that matters. Ready for a day of inspiration, insights, and connection? Here's what you can expect:
-Join a joyful, vibrant community
-Immerse yourself in AI-powered creativity
-Tap into actionable takeaways beyond trends
-Experience connection in an intimate, but powerful setting
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Agenda
List of Services
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Networking Breakfast & RoundtablesItem Link List Item 1
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Keynote: Opening Remarks and Product Innovation ShowcaseItem Link List Item 2
After a warm Activate welcome, the keynote will kick off with CEO Sam Allen, who will share Iterable’s bold vision for the future of marketing along with actionable strategies and tips to help modern marketers build deeper and smarter connections with their customers at scale.
Next, Iterable will take the stage to walk through Iterable's innovation pillars and showcase exciting updates across our entire product portfolio — including powerful new capabilities in Iterable Nova, our AI agent. From smarter automation to deeper personalization and faster insights, you’ll see how these innovations are helping marketers make an impact today, prepare for what’s next, and seize the opportunities that will shape the future of customer engagement.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Ahead of the Curve: CEOs on What’s Next and Winning Big in the Age of AIItem Link List Item 3
In this fireside chat, Iterable CEO Sam Allen will sit down with the CEOs of ADWEEK, Morning Brew Inc., and RealSelf to discuss how they are driving growth, leading through change, and staying ahead in an increasingly competitive market. The conversation will explore how AI have changed the market and their companies, and how they are leading through this evolution as CEOs.
Minou Clark (CEO, RealSelf), Robert Dippell (CEO, Morning Brew), Will Lee (CEO, ADWEEK), and Sam Allen (CEO, Iterable – Moderator)
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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LunchItem Link
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
List of Services
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Presentations & Insights from Industry LeadersItem Link
These are traditional session formats with interactive Q&A.
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From Disjointed to Dynamic: Making Your Marketing Work as OneItem Link List Item 1
Marketers have more tools and data than ever, but customers still face fragmented experiences when teams aren’t aligned. In today’s agentic, AI-driven world, growth depends less on adding tech and more on unifying around shared goals. Join Aroash Solomon (Scribd) and Andrew Hagen (Iterable) as they share the Signal vs. Noise framework, showing how aligned teams cut through dysfunction to deliver consistent messaging, smarter channel choices, and stronger customer engagement.
Aroash Solomon (Senior Director, Product, Scribd) and Andrew Hagen (Director, Solutions Marketing, Iterable)
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Asana's 'Task'onomy: Activating Data for Marketing ExcellenceItem Link
Discover how Asana elevates its marketing strategies by integrating Iterable and Segment to activate customer data effectively. This session will explore how Asana harnesses data to drive personalized campaigns, boosting customer adoption and retention.
Key Takeaways:
- - Learn how Asana transforms raw data into actionable insights
- - Understand how Asana delivers personalized experiences that improve customer engagement.
- - Discover how automating data flows streamlines Asana's campaign management processes.
By the end of this session, you'll gain insights into effectively activating data to optimize your marketing workflows.
Grace Liu (Product Owner, Asana) and Tim Koeth (Director, Tech Partnerships, Segment)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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How a Growth Marketer Approaches Retention MarketingItem Link
Join Jennifer Seefeldt, VP of Performance Marketing at Life Time, as she shares how she applied the same foundational principles of acquisition—the golden rule of the right person, time, and message, and a test-and-learn approach—to build a sophisticated, automated CRM marketing program.
This session will walk through her playbook for leveraging zero-party data to target audiences, optimizing creative with dynamic content, and connecting conversions with robust reporting. Attendees will leave with actionable takeaways for creating a data-backed strategy that drives real engagement.
Jennifer Seefeldt (VP of Performance Marketing, Life Time)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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BreakItem Link
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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From Scrappy to Scalable: How ResortPass Built a Smarter Location Engine With Iterable’s CatalogItem Link
When you’re growing fast, you don’t always have months of engineering time to build the perfect system. ResortPass wanted to deliver location-relevant offers to every user—without waiting for a backend build. Using Iterable’s flexible Catalog feature, they launched a “Preferred Location Engine” in days, not months, enriching user profiles based on real behavior. That early, scrappy version proved its value, shaped the data model, and paved the way for today’s scalable API-driven engine. Join ResortPass and Modular Marketing to see how creative use of Iterable’s tools can accelerate personalization and evolve with your growth.
Jon Uland (Partner & Head of Ops, Modular Marketing) and Fatima Rakla (Dr. Lifecycle & Retention, ResortPass)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Roundtables & Peer-Led DiscussionsItem Link
Join a table for guided, small-group conversations on timely marketing topics — move freely between tables to explore different perspectives.
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Stale Segmentation? A Workshop to Refine Your AudiencesItem Link
Segmentation is only as good as its data and strategy. In this hands‑on session, we’ll work through three common pitfalls—outdated triggers, irrelevant filters, and stale lists—and explore audience hygiene best practices. Attendees will leave with a practical checklist and a blueprint for refreshing segment logic that fuels personalization and re-engagement.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Unconference: Follow Your CuriosityItem Link List Item 1
At this Unconference, the format is fluid and attendee-driven. Pre-selected tables will host a mix of provocative, high-impact topics—ranging from cross-channel experimentation to data privacy dilemmas and creative testing rituals. We’ll capture key takeaways and ideas to share with the group, so you can benefit from all the conversations, even if you only participate in one.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Live Optimization Lab: Real Emails, Real FeedbackItem Link
Bring a draft email (live send) or anything else you're looking to receive collaborative feedback from peers and experts. Across multiple short breakout rounds, attendees will apply frameworks around clarity, hierarchy, visuals, subject lines, CTAs, and accessibility. Perfect for marketers wanting a real-time QA session with instant takeaways to implement before the next campaign. A minimum viable revisable email is all you need to join.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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BreakItem Link
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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When the Machine Has Ideas: Letting AI into the Creative RoomItem Link
This roundtable explores how marketers are not just using AI to automate tasks, but to collaborate creatively. Hear from a brand leader and technologist who’ve co-created campaigns using GenAI tools — and the moments they had to fight the AI, or follow it.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Building Cult Brands and CraveabilityItem Link List Item 1
Join us for a fireside chat with Jay Livingston, former CMO of Shake Shack and Bark, as he reflects on his career journey from finance and tech to leading marketing at two of the most beloved consumer brands. Jay will share behind-the-scenes stories of building “cult brands” that customers can’t get enough of — from creating craveable products and experiences to sparking loyalty and community.
We’ll explore his lessons from scaling Shake Shack’s hospitality in a digital-first era, driving Bark’s community-driven growth, and balancing performance marketing with brand magic. Jay will also share his perspective on where marketing is headed next and how today’s leaders can turn customers into passionate advocates in an ever-changing landscape.
Jay Livingston (former CMO, Shake Shack & Bark) and Doug Adamic (Chief Revenue Officer, Iterable)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Networking Happy HourItem Link
Join us for a casual happy hour with good drinks, light bites, and great conversation. It’s a relaxed way to connect and unwind at the end of the day.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Step into the heart of New York City's most vibrant art and cultural district. Located in the electric Chelsea neighborhood, Chelsea Industrial puts you right in the middle of the action. After the event, dive into world-class galleries, grab a drink at trendy bars, or stroll along the iconic High Line – all just steps away.
Location:
Chelsea Industrial, 547, West 28th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, 10001
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