Talks by industry professionals, workshops & networking.
About the event
Fresh ideas for your studio. Honest conversations with peers. Connections that continue beyond the day. Hosted by Lets Flo, The Collective is an invite-only gathering for e-commerce studio leaders and professionals to share knowledge, learn from each other, and help move our industry forward. Following successful events in Brooklyn and Shoreditch, London, our third edition brings the community to Manhattan for an informal, informative, and fun afternoon of talks, workshops, and networking. Join peers across sample management, production planning, photography, post-production, and image management to explore shared challenges, exchange practical ideas, and hear honest experiences of adopting new technology. It’s an open, supportive space to discuss what’s working, what isn’t, and where a fresh perspective could help. Whether you come on your own or with colleagues, bring your questions and experience, and leave with ideas to take back to your team and connections you can keep building. Thursday, October 22, 2026 Talks and workshops: 1–5pm Networking and drinks: 5–7pm Sixth Floor Loft 873 Broadway, Sixth Floor New York, NY 10003
Event details
Venue
Sixth Floor Loft, 873 Broadway
Timing
1:00pm till 5:00pm
with Happy hour till 7:00pm
Format
Talks by industry professionals, workshops & networking.
Access
Invite-only
Audience
E-commerce photography studio leaders and professionals
Senior studio managers and creative operations leads
Based in and around Manhattan and wider NYC
Carefully curated, invite-only guest list
About
Lets Flo
Lets Flo is an end-to-end e-commerce imagery workflow platform used by some of the world's leading fashion and retail brands. Founded over 10 years ago with Burberry as their first client, Lets Flo supports the full lifecycle of product imagery — from sample management and styling through to photography, post-production, quality control, and delivery to client systems. Their platform is trusted by major brands and retailers globally for model, mannequin, and flat lay photography workflows at scale. The Collective is Lets Flo's way of giving back to the studio community — bringing together the people who run these operations day-to-day.
Agenda
• 1:00pm Arrival
• 1:25pm Hello and welcome
• 1:30pm Guest interview: Alison Leibowitz
• 2:00pm Guest interview: Caroline McKay
• 2:30pm Guest interview: Jason Hamilton
• 3:00pm - 3:40pm Networking break with food and drinks
• 3:45pm - 4:30pm Workshops and group sessions
• 4:30pm Final panel and closing thoughts
• 5:00pm Networking, happy hour drinks and food
• 7:00pm More fun at Beltane - NYC

Guest speaker
Meet the speaker
Alison Leibowitz
Founder | Creative Operations & Organizational Performance Alison Leibowitz Consulting
October 22 | Manhattan, NYC.
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Guest speaker
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Caroline McKay
Director of Creative Services & Operations Catalyst Brands LLC
October 22 | Manhattan, NYC.
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Guest speaker
Meet the speaker
Jason Hamilton
Photo Studio Operations | AI Solutions Assessor | Visual Content Creation | Expert Researcher | Consultant | Team Leadership
October 22 | Manhattan, NYC.
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contact
MS
Marissa de Saram
Business Manager at Lets Flo
marissa.ds@letsflo.co
The Collective
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