As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to pause for a moment and look back at the year across DTC Live.
It’s been one of our busiest so far, with a mix of flagship events, Learning Labs, new formats and plenty of conversations happening along the way.
Here’s our 2025 wrapped:
We kicked off the year with our first DTC Live Brand Retreat in Gran Canaria.
A small group of founders, a few days away from the day-to-day, and space for honest conversations around annual planning.
Sessions were led by operators and founders from The Bottle Club, Built for Athletes and Pulse of Potential. It was a new format for us, and one we’re excited to keep building on.
The year quickly settled into a rhythm with our new and improved Learning Labs, which ran throughout the year.
These brought smaller groups together in London for focused sessions on retention, acquisition, CRO and planning, led by operators sharing what’s actually working right now.
March was a big one with our reimagined DTC Live London flagship event.
On stage, speakers from Lorna Luxe, Hair Syrup, Loop Earplugs and C&C Group shared practical insight into scaling, performance and brand-building.
Later in the month, we headed to Bologna for Cosmoprof, where we hosted a smaller dinner with beauty brands and partners alongside Rainy City Agency - Shopify Platinum Partner.
April was about keeping momentum going behind the scenes, with continued Learning Labs, deeper annual planning sessions and conversations shaping the second half of the year.
In May, we took DTC Live back to Manchester.
The day featured speakers from brands such as MyProtein, Represent and Pott'd, alongside discussions around diversifying channels and scaling beyond social.
Manchester once again brought great energy and thoughtful discussion.
June brought a mix of community moments, including Sip, Style & Scale, our annual Ascot day, partner catch-ups and continued podcast recordings.
Across the podcasts, founders and operators opened up about growth challenges, retention strategies and the lessons learned along the way.
July marked a new chapter for DTC Live. From this point on, the focus sharpened on expanding formats, new cities and deeper learning, while keeping community at the centre of everything we do.
August was intentionally quieter. We use this month to reset, plan and prepare for peak, and this year was no different.
September took us back to New York, with DTC Live NYC bringing together brands and operators from both sides of the Atlantic.
Teams from GOOP, OGEE, Saatva and The Sak shared insight on brand, performance and the customer journey.
We also returned to Gran Canaria for another Brand Retreat, creating space for more focused strategy and connection.
Back in London, we hosted our final large-scale DTC Live London event of the year, featuring speakers from DECIEM, Mallet London, TALA and YETI, alongside further Learning Labs.
November was spent behind the scenes, including our first DTC Live Magazine photoshoot as we prepared for our move from digital into print.
We closed out the year with Sculpt & Scale, bringing founders and operators together for a slower-paced, wellness-led session, and wrapped up 2025 by welcoming new faces to the team and celebrating the year together.
Thank you to everyone who joined us this year, whether that was at a flagship event, a Learning Lab, a retreat, a podcast recording or a conversation in between.
We’re already building what’s next...
We’re super excited to be launching DTC Live Magazine – yes, we’re bringing print back!
This is a huge moment for us, and we can’t wait to showcase more of our community and their wins.
If you’d like to receive a FREE limited-edition print copy (only 750 available), sign up for early access here.
The new year is fast approaching, and we’re kicking things off with some seriously exciting DTC Live experiences.
If you’re looking to level up your 2026 plans, meet the right people, and get inspired for what’s ahead, these are the moments you don’t want to miss.
12th February | premium central London location
A one-day, high-energy workshop for fast-moving DTC brands, where you’ll connect with ambitious leaders and potential partners, hear what’s actually working right now, learn directly from operators scaling in today’s market, enjoy a high-end central London setting with a proper lunch, and chat with our team about how we can support your next stage of growth.
Sign up here.
12th March | London
DTC Live Connect LDN is a full-day, high-impact gathering of founders, marketers and operators, bringing together sharp talks, real insights, industry-leading partners, meaningful conversations, and a buzzing central London atmosphere where you can learn what’s working right now, meet the people shaping the future of ecommerce, and leave with ideas, connections and momentum for the year ahead.
Get your ticket here.
