Presence and Spaces: The Rise of Experiential Luxury

November 13, 2026

This conference explores how the luxury landscape is shifting from material ownership to immersive living—spanning high-end travel and hospitality to curated pop-ups and brand activations. As consumers redefine luxury beyond the traditional retail floor, prioritizing emotional connection and exceptional engagement, brands must rethink how they show up to capture both mindshare and market share.

This one-day forum brings professionals across luxury, retail, hospitality, and client service together with top MBA talent for candid conversations, strategic insights, and networking.

The Rise of Experiential Luxury

The conference brings together 100+ NYU Stern MBA students and industry professionals for a dynamic exploration of how brands are addressing the consumer shift towards experiential luxury. Each session offers 30-40 minutes of guided discussion and 10 minutes of audience Q&A.

  • The panels will consist of 3–4 speakers and a moderator. Each session will include 30-40 minutes of guided questions and 10 minutes of audience Q&A. A moderator’s guide will be provided in advance, and a prep call will be scheduled with panelists and the moderator before the conference.

  • 100+ exceptional NYU Stern MBA students, interested in retail and luxury, are expected to be present, providing an engaged and diverse audience for panel discussions.