In 2023, luxury has undergone a technological revolution. New technologies are no longer confined to the back offices of retailers; they have become ubiquitous, blurring the lines between physical and digital realms. This paradigm shift demands that luxury brands and retailers prioritize meaningful customer connections and strategic technology investments.
Join us for an exclusive half-day event, designed specifically for senior executives from premier French and American luxury brands, retailers, and technology partners. Engage in compelling discussions on key topics, including:
-Enhancing brand perception among multi-generational audiences through technology.
-Distinguishing real technological advancements from mere buzzwords in the luxury retail landscape.
-Harnessing technology to amplify sales and shape the luxury customer relationship.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of the industry's digital revolution.
Join us for an exclusive half-day event, designed specifically for senior executives from premier French and American luxury brands, retailers, and technology partners. Engage in compelling discussions on key topics, including:
-Enhancing brand perception among multi-generational audiences through technology.
-Distinguishing real technological advancements from mere buzzwords in the luxury retail landscape.
-Harnessing technology to amplify sales and shape the luxury customer relationship.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of the industry's digital revolution.
Speakers
9:00 AM- Opening keynote
Bold, insightful, and uncompromising, Mike Pell leads The Microsoft Garage in NYC - the company's worldwide innovation program. An unapologetic Disruptor, and world-class Designer, Pell has spent over three decades pushing the tech industry’s boundaries well past Innovation into the realm of true breakthroughs.
Pell will be joined in conversation with Anthony Lupo, Chairman at ArentFox Shiff. Anthony’s diverse client base includes Diane von Furstenberg, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Fila, Lacoste, Diesel, and Christian Louboutin in the fashion industry; and Tesla, PlayStation, and LG in the technology space. He hosts the number one fashion legal blog, Fashion Counsel, and Forbes recently recognized him as the ‘father of fashion law.’
Pell will be joined in conversation with Anthony Lupo, Chairman at ArentFox Shiff. Anthony’s diverse client base includes Diane von Furstenberg, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Fila, Lacoste, Diesel, and Christian Louboutin in the fashion industry; and Tesla, PlayStation, and LG in the technology space. He hosts the number one fashion legal blog, Fashion Counsel, and Forbes recently recognized him as the ‘father of fashion law.’
9:30 AM- High end watches and jewelry
When retail meets digital: the state of the luxury watch and jewelry industry
The high end watches and fine jewelry sectors are steeped in history and exquisite craftsmanship, qualities that lend themselves more to the physical than the digital world. The playing field is changing though as retailers adopt new technologies and Gen Z enters the market, keen to invest in both new and pre-owned pieces, ushering in a new era of technological enablement. What will the impacts be across the board on luxury retailers and consumers?
10:10 AM- Virtual keynote
Barry McGeough is a Senior leader of fortune 500 companies in the footwear, apparel, and technology sectors and has spent his career developing innovation led product and category oriented growth strategies for some of the worlds most iconic outdoor and performance brands.
Barry McGeough
FORMER GLOBAL VP, PRODUCT + DIGITAL INNOVATION
10:35 AM- Fashion
How digital is driving customer connection in ready-to-wear retail
While quiet luxury is the talk of the town, digital is rapidly penetrating into the sales floors of boutiques across the world, influencing purchases of the most understated and bold wares alike. Informed customers begin their journey online, and expect that their behaviors and data will follow them into the store where, in true luxury fashion, they’re welcomed with exemplary hospitality and an intimate approach to clienteling. What are the opportunities for fashion retailers, and what are the risks to avoid?
11:15 AM- Beauty & technology
The beauty tech you need to know, now
The enablers- through their engineering, integrations, platforms, and keen industry expertise, pioneering retail technology companies and in-house experts are shepherding beauty brands into a new era of commerce. From extrapreneurial to intrapreneurial approaches, end-to-end solutions, or highly targeted interventions, panelists will discuss what it takes to win in the digital transformation of beauty retail in 2023.
11:55 AM- Closing virtual keynote
Ethan Mollick is an Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship, and also examines the effects of artificial intelligence on work and education. He also leads Wharton Interactive, an effort to democratize education using games, simulations and AI
Ethan Mollick
Associate Professor
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Global Luxury Outlook
MARCH 2022
What can luxury brands expect in 2023?
Two major drivers will shape the global luxury goods outlook this year. On the one hand, the rebound of Chinese consumer demand, as China comes back after scrapping “Zero-Covid”.
Concurrently, luxury brands are bracing for a normalization of Western demand, as American and European consumers sober up from the post-pandemic euphoria and cope with a deteriorating macro-economic environment.
Two major drivers will shape the global luxury goods outlook this year. On the one hand, the rebound of Chinese consumer demand, as China comes back after scrapping “Zero-Covid”.
Concurrently, luxury brands are bracing for a normalization of Western demand, as American and European consumers sober up from the post-pandemic euphoria and cope with a deteriorating macro-economic environment.
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