Learn how to engage audiences from the world's most cult-like brands.
TONY HAWK
Legendary Skateboarder,
Entrepreneur & Founder
BILL NEFF
Marketing Director
MINDY HAMILTON
SVP Global
Partnerships & Marketing
WHY ATTEND
THE GATHERING?
Each year, disruptors from around the globe converge to learn from and celebrate with some of the world's most coveted,
cult-like brands.
Intimate. Immersive. Illuminating.
This is The Gathering.
2019 CULT
BRAND
LUMINARIES
CULT BRAND
HONOREE
CLASS OF 2019
Former Global Head
of Community
DOUGLAS ATKIN
BRANDI HALLS
Director of Brand
Communications North America
Founder & CEO
O2E Brands
BRIAN SCUDAMORE
NANCY KRAMER
Chief Evangelist
IBM iX
SCOTT BAKER
Director Marketing Communications
The Gathering is a learning experience unlike any other. Trailblazing luminaries from all industries take the stage to share secret knowledge on building cultures and connecting with consumers in ways that don't just get them to buy, but to buy in. Stay tuned for The Gathering 2020 speaking announcements coming soon...
Converge, connect and celebrate. The Gathering is an illuminating experience where for those who want to better understand what’s really required to achieve cult brand status.
WHAT
IS THE
GATHERING?
While most marketing conferences only celebrate creativity or successful campaigns, The Gathering was conceived to recognize and reward brands that build amazing cultures and connect with consumers in ways that don’t just get them to buy, but to buy in. Stay tuned for The Gathering 2020 Honoree announcements coming soon...
FEB 19 - 21, 2020 | BANFF, CANADA
"This is truly a place to fill your brain and your heart. Your team is incredible!"
Joe Bellioti - Founder | Noisegate
3
DAYS OF CONTENT
12
BRAND HONOREES
50
BRAND LUMINARIES
1,199
MARKETING MINDS
THE GATHERING
2019 PARTNERS
IMAGINED
BY
FOUNDING
PARTNERS
MEDIA
PARTNER
"Have the courage to step out of your day to day business and learn from bold business leaders in this unique, collaborative experience. That is The Gathering for me, truly worth every minute!"
Nils Weigelt - Global Brand Director | M&M's
Opportunity is knocking. This is your chance to get your business in from of North America's most influential
brand leaders.
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the Gatekeeper:
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FRIENDS
DRUM ROLL,
PLEASE.
We're thrilled to announce Skittles as our first 2020 Cult Brand Honoree. Join us at The Gathering for your chance to learn from this pervasive, provocative and colourful brand.