Seattle, June 15, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IMPAKT, the global conference platform that connects leaders at the intersection of AI, technology, commerce, media, investment and innovation, today announced its London Conference, to be held on June 25th at The Savoy in London.
Building on the success of previous events that have brought together executives, founders, investors, and innovators from across the industry, IMPAKT creates a high-signal environment where decision makers can explore emerging trends, share insights, and build relationships that drive growth and long-term impact.
IMPAKT, formerly known as WiresConnect, represents the platform’s evolution into a global conference, media and community brand focused on AI, innovation, commerce, leadership and business transformation.
As artificial intelligence accelerates change across all sectors, organizations are being asked to rethink leadership, customer engagement, employee strategy, innovation, and competitive advantage. IMPAKT brings together the people who shape these conversations through curated content, strategic networking, and candid discussions focused on real-world business outcomes.
“The pace of change is accelerating across every industry, creating both extraordinary opportunities and unprecedented complexity,” said Kimberly Carney, founder of IMPAKT and founder and CEO of The Wires. “IMPAKT brings together leaders, innovators, investors and decision makers who will shape what comes next. Through meaningful conversations, strategic connections and world-class experience, we are building a global platform that helps organizations navigate change and unlock opportunity with lasting impact.”
The conference will feature a keynote address by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman of the World Retail Council, one of the retail industry’s most respected voices on the future of global commerce and business.
“The convergence of AI, technology, retail and consumer behavior is creating both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for organizations around the world,” said Ian McGarrigle, Chairman of the World Retail Congress. “IMPAKT provides an important forum for leaders to exchange insights, build meaningful connections, and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that will define the next decade of business.”
Speakers will include executives from Amazon, GS1 UK, CI&T, First Insight, VoCoVo, Worldpay and other leading organizations across technology, retail, fashion, beauty, media, investment and consumer brands.
Programming explores the most important issues shaping the future of business, including artificial intelligence, retail innovation, customer intelligence, people and culture, organizational change, leadership, the future of consumer engagement, and the next wave of innovation.
