The Growth Summit: YouTube for fashion and sportswear retail sectors
Join Precis and YouTube for The Growth Summit, an exclusive breakfast event for the fashion and sportswear retail sectors. We will explore how the industry is developing and identify the critical frameworks your brand needs to maintain relevance and unlock tactical growth opportunities in 2026.
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About the event
As discovery behaviours evolve and consumer expectations around storytelling and relevance shift, the path to business growth is changing. We will explore the data-driven reality of these shifts, using the latest Future of Fashion report by Google x Deloitte to explain why balancing brand building with demand generation is now essential.
This session provides a deep dive into how YouTube’s ecosystem (spanning Shorts, creators, and Connected TV) can be leveraged to meet these new consumer demands.
We will move beyond the surface level to show you how to connect the dots between your creative content and tangible commercial results, ensuring your 2026 strategy is built on actionable insights and proven frameworks.
Key takeaways:
- Learn how to balance brand and demand generation to navigate fast-changing consumer expectations.
- Understand how to adapt your storytelling across YouTube’s multi-format ecosystem, from Shorts to CTV.
- Gain insights from the Google x Deloitte Future of Fashion report to inform your 2026 growth strategy.
- Discover how to connect your content and audience data to drive measurable business results.
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Check our agenda for a valuable experience filled with knowledge and networking.
Breakfast and arrival
8:30 am
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9:00 am
About the session
Join us for a networking breakfast to kick off the morning with your peers in the fashion and sportswear retail sectors.
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Welcome and intro
9:00 am
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9:10 am
About the session
A brief opening to set the stage for our exploration of the evolving fashion landscape and the goals for the summit.
Speakers
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John-Erik Karlsen
CEO Norway
The future of fashion and brand relevance
9:10 am
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9:30 am
About the session
A deep dive into the industry shifts and key aspects of future growth opportunities for for fashion and and sportswear retail sectors.
Speakers
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Mia Toft
Senior Strategic Agency Manager at Google

John-Erik Karlsen
CEO Norway
YouTube deepdive
9:30 am
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9:50 am
About the session
Deep-dive into how YouTube can help your brand unlock new opportunities by integrating multiple media formats to reach your audience effectively.
Speakers
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Mia Toft
Senior Strategic Agency Manager at Google
Coffee break
9:50 am
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10:05 am
About the session
A short intermission to recharge and network before we dive into real-world applications.
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Learning from experience
10:05 am
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10:25 am
About the session
Practical examples and case studies showing how brands in the fashion and sportswear retail sectors take the next step by unlocking new potential on YouTube.
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Q&A session
10:25 am
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10:45 am
About the session
An open floor to discuss nuances of what is next in the fashion industry and the potential to unlock new opportunities for your brand.
Speakers
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John-Erik Karlsen
CEO Norway

Mia Toft
Senior Strategic Agency Manager at Google
Wrap-up and mingling
10:45 am
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11:00 am
About the session
Final closing thoughts and an opportunity for further conversation before the event concludes.
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