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DTC Live 2026

A series of high-impact, year-round events that are designed for founders, marketers, and eCommerce growth teams.

Event details:
Dates: Year-round (Quarterly events)
Location: UK & Europe

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Expandly at DTC Live

As part of the DTC Live 2026 annual programme, Expandly is excited to play an active role across multiple sessions, discussions, and conversations as a sponsor across the series of events. From the main stage to the networking floor, our team will be present where it matters.

We share hands-on insights on scaling DTC brands internationally, navigating operational complexity, and building sustainable growth strategies for UK and EU markets – including a keynote contribution from our experts.

Featured Speaker: Riki Hooker, COO

We’re proud that Riki Hooker, Expandly’s Chief Operating Officer, took the stage at the first DTC Live 2026 event as a featured speaker – bringing a practitioner’s perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing DTC brands scaling into international markets.

Key Takeaways from the first event for DTC Brands

Here’s what brands took away from this DTC Live event:

Expansion readiness matters more than speed

Brands succeeding internationally are prioritising compliance, fulfilment, and customer experience before launching into new markets  not after. 

Retention is the new growth lever

Multiple sessions reinforced that long-term profitability comes from improving lifetime value, not just acquisition. The brands winning are building for repeat.

Operational complexity scales fast

As brands grow across borders, fragmented systems and disconnected partners become a major blocker. Simplification isn’t optional – it’s a competitive advantage.

Plan globally, execute locally

Localised customer experience, delivery expectations, and returns strategies are no longer differentiators in the UK & EU – they’re table stakes.

Talk to Our Team

If you’d like to continue the conversation from DTC Live – or explore how these insights apply to your brand – book a call with one of our experts.

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About DTC Live

DTC Live is a leading global event series built for direct-to-consumer and eCommerce brands looking to grow smarter and faster. Through quarterly in-person events, curated content, and high-value networking, DTC Live delivers practical strategies and real-world insights that brands can apply immediately.

What To Expect at Future Events

  • Actionable Sessions & Panels – Founder-led insights focused on real challenges and proven solutions.
  • Real-World Case Studies – Honest lessons from brands scaling in competitive international markets.
  • High-Value Networking – Meaningful conversations with operators, investors, and partners.
  • Tools & Strategies to Scale – Frameworks and playbooks designed for real-world execution.

Who Attends DTC Live

  • DTC founders and CEOs
  • eCommerce and growth marketers
  • Brand and digital teams
  • Technology and solution partners

Each event delivers fresh perspectives while building on consistent growth themes throughout the year.

Let’s Meet at the next Event!