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    Tracks Speakers Agenda Why Attend Venue FAQ Watch On Demand

    Thank you to everyone who joined us for FORGE 2022 NYC.

    You can now catch all of the action by watching on demand
    here.

    It’s time to FORGE connections


    Join us this fall and hear from brands like… 

    Instacart, National Basketball Association, Peacock, Sonic Drive-In, Yum! Brands, and more!

    What You'll Learn

    Let data be the solution, 
    not the problem

    Turnkey integrations to ingest and analyze data while gaining valuable, actionable insights about consumers.

    Sophisticated campaigns,
    simple execution

    Intuitive tools to help brands of any size develop sophisticated single and multi-channel campaign strategies with ease.

    Built for growth

    Award-winning support and services to empower brands of any size to join an inclusive community, evolve their engagement strategy, and drive growth.

    Tracks and Sessions: Something for Everyone

    View Full Agenda →


    Know your Braze

    Product vision, deep dive sessions with Braze experts and customers, hands on demos, Braze Learning training sessions, and 1:1 consultations

    Who's using Braze

    Use case sessions that highlight how customers and partners maximize potential with our products

    Braze for admins & developers

    Hands-on sessions and training for developers to learn technical skills for Braze

    Uplevel customer engagement

    Inspirational thought leadership content to address customer-led growth, from building next-gen teams to unleashing creativity through technology

    Art of the possible with Braze

    Inspiration meets application. Solution-based sessions, from Small Business to Enterprise, highlighting stories from customers and industry leaders

    The Braze Learning team will be on-site offering FREE in-depth product training. 

    Plus, one free certification voucher to all FORGE 2022 attendees (up to a $500 value in all)

    Speakers

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    Bozoma Saint John
    Trailblazing Brand Marketing Executive
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    BB
    Bonin Bough
    Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
    Group Black
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    Greg Hoffman
    Nike's former Chief Marketing Officer / Author of Emotion by Design
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    AA
    Aitor Abonjo
    Head of CRM
    Flink
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    AB
    Allison Bryant
    Sr. Marketing Manager, CRM/Lifecycle
    Ten Percent Happier
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    Ana Albornoz
    Director, CRM Product Management
    OkCupid
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    AL
    Angela Longoria
    Product Manager
    Move (realtor.com)
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    AG
    Annabella Goff
    Senior Director CRM
    Peacock
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    AR
    Annika Rabenstein
    Senior Growth Consultant
    Phiture
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    AT
    Ashley Travis
    Head of Global Product Capabilities
    Yum! Brands
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    AM
    Astha Malik
    CMO
    Braze
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    BM
    Bansri Manek
    Customer Onboarding Manager, Scale
    Braze
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    BM
    Bill Magnuson
    CEO & Cofounder
    Braze
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    BM
    Brian Munn
    Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager
    Meetup
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    BS
    Brian Stavis
    Global Category Lead, Advertising & Marketing Technology
    AWS
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    BS
    Brittni Shull
    Director of Digital Marketing
    Sonic Drive-In
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    Cassie Tovar
    Head of Lifecycle Marketing
    Quizlet
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    CZ
    Christy Zaragoza
    Technical Marketing Manager
    Quizlet
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    CM
    Cristopher Mills
    SVP & General Manager North America
    Talon.One
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    CL
    Colette Lohr
    CRM Manager
    Underdog Fantasy
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    CD
    Colin Daniels
    Digital Editor
    Adweek
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    DF
    Dan Foley
    Senior Product Manager
    AWS
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    DD
    Daniele Di Nunzio
    VP of Sales
    Storyly
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    EQ
    Eric Quach
    Head of CRM
    Chime
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    GP
    Georgia Price
    Director, Digital & CRM
    Pressed
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    GP
    Gopi Pandya
    Channel Manager, CRM/Digital Marketing
    Pizza Hut
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    HK
    Henrik Kjaer
    Global Director of Data Strategy & CRM
    Verticurl
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    JF
    Jason Feldman
    Global Director, Customer Experience
    BEES
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    JP
    Jason Perocho
    VP, Product Marketing
    Braze
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    JR
    Jason Rosoff
    Lifecycle Marketing Director
    Pray.com
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    JH
    Jenn Horner
    Senior Director of Relationship Marketing Strategy
    Merkle
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    JB
    Jillian Burnett
    SVP, Customer Success
    mParticle
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    JS
    Joe Spadea
    Director of Technology
    Iris
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    JH
    Jon Hyman
    CTO & Cofounder
    Braze
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    JL
    Jon Louis
    Sr. Developer, Apps & Email
    Move (realtor.com)
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    Juliana Lam
    Manager of Analytics
    Equinox
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    KB
    Katie Bucher
    Director of Lifecycle Marketing
    Activision Blizzard
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    KW
    Kevin Wang
    SVP, Product
    Braze
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    KM
    Kylie Moses
    Marketing Manager
    Instacart
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    LD
    Lamesha Davis
    Founder & CEO
    Health Care Travels
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    MG
    Margaret Gorin
    Head of Business Value Advisory
    Amperity
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    MV
    Marlie Vermeeren
    CRM manager
    8fit/Withings
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    MH
    Matt Hill
    Head of Application Strategy
    Snowflake
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    MP
    Matt Pharr
    Managing Director, North America Lead for Data & Analytics
    Accenture Song
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    MP
    Max Pulcini
    Director of Direct to Consumer Marketing & Communications
    Everwash
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    MN
    Meghan Noel
    Global VP of Pre Sales and GTM Enablement
    Amplitude
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    Melisa Bill
    Manager, Consumer Marketing and CRM
    Allergan
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    ML
    Minesh Lad
    SVP, Growth & Media
    National Basketball Association
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    MB
    Miraj Barodia
    Manager, Product Operations
    Disney
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    MK
    Myles Kleeger
    President & CCO
    Braze
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    NG
    Nash Goudie
    Digital Marketing and Communications Manager
    Everwash
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    NB
    Natalie Burris
    Marketing & Editorial Specialist
    TV Time
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    NM
    Nate McNabb
    President, Global Client Services
    Verticurl
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    NS
    Naza Shelley
    CEO
    CarpeDM
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    NP
    Nick Patrick
    CEO
    Radar
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    NM
    Nisha Mehta
    Senior Manager, Lifecycle Marketing
    VSCO
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    RN
    Rebecca Nackson
    Founder
    Notable Growth
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    RK
    Reed Kuhn
    Sr. Director, Business Strategy
    Branch
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    SH
    Salim Hemdani
    Chief Product and Technology Officer
    Likewise
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    SW
    Sasha Waletzko
    Marketing Technology Manager
    CleanChoice Energy
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    SC
    Sean Collins
    Director, Lifecycle Marketing
    Bilt Rewards
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    Sina Zand
    Head of Lifecycle Marketing and CRM Strategy
    Activision Blizzard
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    Steven Aldrich
    Co-CEO
    Ragnarok
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    Theresa Garcia
    Marketing & Growth Analyst
    UDisc
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    Thu-Trang Ho
    Director, Client Experience
    Movable Ink
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    Vanessa Stark
    Senior Marketing Manager II, CRM Lifecycle & Performance Marketing
    Instacart
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    Winston Vakunta
    Director of Marketing
    Esusu
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    ZB
    Zack Botos
    VP, Business Development
    Iris

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    Agenda

    WEDNESDAY, 10/12

    General Session

    8 AM
    Breakfast & Registration

    9 AM
    Mainstage Keynote Presentations

    10:30 AM
    Breakout Sessions & Educational Programming

    12 PM
    Lunch

    1 PM
    Breakout Sessions

    5 PM
    Networking Happy Hour at Pier59

    THURSDAY, 10/13

    General Session

    8 AM
    Breakfast & Registration

    9 AM
    Breakout Sessions & Educational Programming

    12:30 PM
    Day 2 programming concludes

    AFTERNOON
    Network and explore the city! 

    FRIDAY, 10/14

    Community and Education Day
    A day to meet, learn and grow together. Connect one-on-one with peers, engage with Braze experts for demos and consultations in our education center, and visit our technology and solutions partners at their showcases in the expo room.


    8 AM
    Breakfast & Registration

    9 AM
    Workshops, Demos, Learning Courses, 1:1 Consultations, and more

    1 PM
    Conference concludes

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    Want to sponsor FORGE?


    To inquire about sponsoring this year’s FORGE, please reach out to forge-nyc-sponsorships@braze.com

    Why Attend?

    Grow with Braze

    That’s our motto. Whether it be personal or professional, when you are part of the Braze community, the journey starts exactly where you are and takes you to the places you want to go. With inspiration from industry experts paired with support from your peers and us! 


    Be a part of the diverse and expansive Braze community.

    Sharpen your skills

    The Braze Learning team will be on-site offering FREE in-depth product training. Plus, one free certification voucher (up to a $500 value) to all FORGE 2022 attendees. These sessions will ensure you’ve got the tools to deliver brilliant customer engagement programs and prepare you for professional opportunities with a mastery of Customer Engagement best practices powered by Braze. This FORGE-exclusive offer only happens once a year, so don’t miss it!


    Learn more about Braze Learning →

    FORGE connections

    Don’t get lost in the crowd. We’re about bringing people closer in a more engaging environment. FORGE allows you to truly connect within 1:1 and small group interactions in a hands-on-setting.

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    Register Now

    Need to justify your trip? 

    Click here for a customizable note that outlines why you and your team can't miss FORGE. Just download, add your info, and share it with your manager. 

    What You'll Learn

    Join us as we explore the topics that empower meaningful end-to-end customer experiences, resulting in customer-led growth for your business.



    How customer data is changing


    With privacy laws evolving, how can brands continue to offer deeply personalized experiences based on consumer behavior? The answer is first-party data. 


    Learn how you can leverage turnkey integrations in Braze to ingest user data from any source and in any format, analyze it, segment users, and create real-time customer profiles–all while gaining valuable, actionable insights about your strategy.

    How to put your data to work


    Once you manage your data, it’s time to channel it. Explore the Braze platform’s intuitive tools that help brands of any size develop sophisticated engagement strategies with ease. Then, leverage the latest updates and innovations in Braze to optimize campaign orchestration.

    Strategies from experts


    Next-generation marketing requires next-generation tools and teams. And it’s not a one-size-fits all approach. Learn how others have built effective strategies—be it a one-person “team” or a cooperative collaboration across teams at the enterprise level.

    Meet us at the Bonfire 

    Join the Braze Bonfire community to connect with Braze users all over the world, exchange powerful insights, learn from experts, and receive live updates from FORGE.

    Sign Up

    Now accepting Braze Torchie Awards nominations

    Each year we spotlight customers, partners and individuals who leveraged the Braze platform in exciting, innovative ways. Does that sound like someone you know? Nominate them for a 2022 Torchie Award. Winners will be announced at FORGE ‘22.

    Check it out

    The Venue

    Pier59 Studios

    Located at New York's Chelsea Piers, the 100,000 square-foot Pier59 Studios is the premier multimedia studio in New York City and host to some of the city’s most renowned shows and events.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Counting down to this year's conference? Get ready with our insider tips, 
tricks, and exclusive guidance to ensure you make the most of FORGE.



    What is FORGE?
    With a laser-like focus on the best tools and practices to deliver brilliant customer experiences, FORGE educates, informs, and inspires within a trusted community environment. FORGE is the definitive destination for innovative professionals to learn how to build for, and engage with, customers within the modern ecosystem.

    Who should attend FORGE?
    Anyone who touches the customer experience—marketing, growth, and engagement team members, as well as developers interested in learning about best practices and tools to deliver brilliant customer experiences in today’s fast-evolving technology landscape.

    When and where is FORGE?
    Oct 12-14, 2022
    Pier59 | 59 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011

    How can I register for FORGE?
    Click the
    register button above

    When will the final FORGE agenda be available?
    The FORGE website will be updated on an ongoing basis as speakers and sessions are confirmed.

    What is your cancellation policy?
    See our refund policy.

    What are the nearest airports to Pier59? 
    (Note: All times may vary depending upon traffic and transit schedules.)

    • Newark (EWR): 45 minutes by car, 1 hour by public transit

    • John F Kennedy (JFK): 1 hour by car, 1 hour and 15 minutes by public transit

    • LaGuardia (LGA): 45 minutes by car, 1 hour and ten minutes by public transit

    What are the closest trains and subways to Pier59?
    14 Street Stations: L, A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, PATH


    Amtrak services the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C., and stops at Penn Station in Manhattan; Amtrak riders can take the 1/2/3 or A/C/E trains to Pier 59. 

    Is there onsite parking available at Pier59?
    There are a limited number of spots and parking that will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking rates can be found
    here.

    What nearby hotels would you recommend?
    Recommended hotels within walking distance are listed below. There are no conference blocks for this year’s FORGE, but feel free to reach out to the hotels directly for rates.

    • The Standard Highline (9 min walk): 848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 (212- 645-4646)

    • The Jane Hotel (12 min walk): 113 Jane St, New York, NY 10014 (212-924-6700)

    • The Highline Hotel (6 min walk): 180 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011(212 -929-3888)

    • Selina Chelsea (12 min walk): 518 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 (212-216-0000)

    What’s the weather like in New York City in October?
    October is one of the best months to visit NYC. Average temperatures during mid October can range from lows in the mid 50s to highs in the low 70s.

    Is there a dress code?
    Nope. Feel free to wear what you’re most comfortable in.

    Will meals be served at FORGE?
    Food options will vary from day to day. Please see details below for what will be provided on-site for ticketed attendees:

    • October 12: Continental breakfast, grab-and-go lunch, snacks, beverages, as well as happy hour bites and drinks

    • October 13: Continental breakfast grab-and-go lunch, snacks, and beverages

    • October 14: Continental breakfast, snacks, and beverages

    I have dietary restrictions. How can I alert the conference organizers?
    When registering for a conference ticket, make sure to select your dietary preferences during the process.

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