Held annually since 2011, the Design Influencers Leadership Conference (DILC) arrives in Napa Valley for the first time from February 10-12, 2025 at The Meritage Resort and Spa.
The 2025 event maintains its well known influencer marketing education, networking and brand/influencer connection programs while adding extra sessions on best ways to navigate opportunities and challenges in business operations crucial to leaders of influential design businesses.
Hear topic experts share tips for video marketing, digital marketing, offline brand development, photography, influencer marketing deals and outcomes, and all types of brand/designer collaboration. Design influencers, designers, brands and agencies come together to activate and reap more meaningful business outcomes.
All content is tailored and presented for design pros determined to lead businesses for the long term while grabbing more than just their fair share of markets.
The Design Influencers Conference has been a key contributor to my professional development since attending my first event over a decade ago. The format and content have evolved over the years –staying ahead of the curve and providing fresh perspectives and valuable insights year after year. However, the most significant impact has been the meaningful connections. The relationships fostered at and through the event have been instrumental in the continued success of my business.
Why Attend and What You’ll Learn
Design Influencer Leadership Conference sessions cover:
Effective Content Strategies
How to plan and create compelling content that resonates with the target audience and aligns with brand values.
Legal & Contractual Guidance
Understanding legal aspects, contract negotiations, disclosures, and compliance requirements in influencer marketing.
Building Authentic Relationships
Strategies for developing genuine connections with followers, brands, and industry peers to enhance collaboration opportunities.
Diversifying Platforms
Exploring opportunities beyond Instagram and TikTok, including YouTube, Pinterest, blogs, podcasts, and other digital channels.
Monetization Techniques
Exploring diverse revenue streams such as affiliate marketing, sponsored content, product collaborations, and brand partnerships.
Personal Branding
Crafting a unique brand identity, storytelling techniques, and positioning oneself as an authority in the design influencer space.
Social Media Trends
Staying ahead of the curve by understanding emerging trends, platform algorithms, and best practices for engagement.
Effective Communication
Enhancing communication skills for pitching, negotiating, and collaborating with brands, design influencers, media, agencies, and industry professionals.
Data Analytics and Insights
Leveraging analytics tools to track performance metrics, measure ROI, and make data-driven decisions for content optimization.
Design Business Leadership Skills
Succession plans, financial models, hiring strategy, environmental issues, AI, etc.
Who Should Attend?
Interior design influencers, luxury interior designers, home design professionals, social media practitioners, traditional design media, design brands, design media innovators, and interior design industry leaders.
- Design influencers
- Luxury home brands, suppliers, makers, and manufacturers
- Interior designers
- Architects
- Luxury home builders
- Landscape architects
- Design social media users
- Home design market centers
Contact Us
For inquiries on speaking opportunities, registration, travel logistics, sponsorships, or any other assistance.
