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Mark your calendars for May 6. The 2026 iFly.vc Consumer Summit is coming to Austin, and SKU is proud to be a community partner. Focused on the theme of “Cultural Inspiration x AI Empowerment,” this one-day summit serves as a crossroads for the innovators and investors redefining the future of brands. From stage-side breakthroughs to the legendary "taco-side" collaborations that follow. What to expect: • 150+ attendees from across the consumer, VC, and operator ecosystem • 20+ speakers across consumer, technology, and investment, including SKU founder and board member Shari Wynne Ressler, founder of KASAMA® • 20+ companies featured in an all-day Brand Showcase • 6+ panels featuring founders, operators, and investors • 2 stages of programming throughout the day • 1 incredible event bringing the consumer ecosystem together Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g7hV8NfC ​Ticket requests are subject to approval. Confirmation will be sent upon acceptance. You will not be charged until your request is approved. Showcase and Expo ​Consumer startup founders are invited to apply to participate in the Startup Showcase, the Startup Expo, or both. SKU community members get a 40% discount with the promo code SKU40%OFF. Founders can apply here: https://lnkd.in/gEvFhNee Based in Austin, TX, iFly.vc partners with exceptional founders to drive the trillion-dollar transformation of consumer experiences across North America. We specialize in tech-enabled consumer products and services, whether online or offline, hardware or software, essentially, anything that makes American consumers happy. Their passion lies in combining technology enablement with deep market insights to bring excitement and impact to American consumers. Beau B. Heather Buffo Adrien Petersen Allen Bendoval Han Shen #cpg #consumerproducts #innovation #ai #artificialintelligence #transformation #austinevents #innovators #founders #startups #emergingbrands