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MAGIC Seminar Series Fashion Intelligence. Best Practices. Top Leaders
Register for MAGIC August 2011 to shop all the best fashion brands and access 30+ complimentary seminars covering industry insights, trends and innovations. SPONSORED BY SHOP IGNITOR. http://www.shopigniter.com/ Keynote Speakers include: Rebecca Minkoff - Uri Minkoff, CEO Ebay Fashion - Miriam Lahage, General Manager Saks Fifth Avenue - Eric Jennings, VP Fashion Director Men's, Home & Gifts - Sunny Diego, VP DMM Men's Private Brands SPANX - Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO AVON - Gary Ross, VP of the Global Non-Beauty Supply Chain U .S. Department of Commerce - Francisco J. Sanchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
SEMINAR highlights Sunday - August 21, 2011 WELCOME NEW STORES: THE ABCíS OF THE SHOW FLOOR 8:00 AM ñ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER ñ NORTH HALL ñ WWDMAGIC BUYERSíSUITE ñ BOOTH #80605 All the insider information needed to ensure a successful buying experience, including show floor layout, day-to-day scheduling and time maximization tips, buying advice and a review of MAGIC events. Speakers: Mercedes Gonzales, Director, Global Purchasing Companies DRIVING FOOTWEAR BUSINESS SUCCESS ñ MEET THE EXPERTS 3:30 PM ñ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER ñ SOUTH HALL ñ ROOM S231 Get industry insider insight on best practices, visual merchandising, marketing, social media strategies and more. PANELISTS: Tarek Hassan, Owner, The Tannery Joe Salzano, The Clarks Companies John Licata, Naturalizer Lisa Gorlicki, The Tannery Sydney Mitchell, Shoefly
Monday August 22, 2011 THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL ECOMMERCE ñ ITíS NOT JUST ABOUT FACEBOOK 9:30AM ñ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER ñ SOUTH HALL ñ ROOM S231 Social eCommerce has quickly evolved, and brands and fashion companies looking to leverage this new channel are closely watching their competition to learn from successes and failures. Join ShopIgniterís Chief Product Officer to learn how social eCommerce no longer just means a store in Facebook, rather is comprised of social merchandising, marketing and metrics. During this session weíll share: The evolution of social eCommerce from Facebook stores and social widgets. Definition of the three pillars of social eCommerce. Case studies highlighting success by embracing this comprehensive approach to Social eCommerce. Speakers: Alan Wizemann, Founder and Chief Product Officer, ShopIgniter
The New Retail: How Technology Innovations are Changing Fashion Forever 11:30 AM ñ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER ñ SOUTH HALL ñ ROOM S230 An up-close-and-personal perspective on Internet and technology innovations across mobile, local and social commerce - and how changes to the way we shop and pay might affect the fashion industry. Speaker: Miriam Lahage, General Manager, eBay Fashion Saks Fifth Avenue: Reviewing New Design Talent 1:00 PM Las Vegas Convention Center - SOUTH HALL - ROOM S230 An exclusive look inside Saks Fifth Avenue's global designer selection process and the growing importance of their luxury private label brands as well as insights on social media and new marketing and retail concepts. Speakers: Eric Jennings, Vice President and Fashion Director Men's, Home & Gifts, Saks Fifth Avenue Katherine Stein, International Business Development/Sales Manager, SGS Consumer Testing North America
5th Annual Apparel Sourcing Summit at MAGIC 3:30 PM Las Vegas Convention Center A critical conversation for sourcing executives and managers spotlighting findings from Apparel Magazine's Excellence in Sourcing Research Study conducted in conjunction with Kurt Salmon. Panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception. Please click here to RSVP. http://apparel.edgl.com/2011-apparel-sourcing-summit Panelists: Megan Weiner, Senior Consultant, Kurt Salmon Tony Ward, Partner, Kurt Salmon Bryan Riviere, Head of Global Sourcing and Manufacturing, Lululemon Athletica Judy Gnaedig, Director, Strategic Projects Fashion, Lectra Bryan Eshelman, SVP Operations, Charming Shoppes Fashion's Women of Power: Taking an Idea to Market and Going Global 4:00 PM Las Vegas Convention Center Shared by SPANX chief executive officer, a first-person account of the ideas and strategies used to take a company from a small, single-based product category to a major global brand. Keynote speaker: Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO, SPANX
Tuesday August 23, 2011 EMERGING TECHNOLOGY- E-TAILING/ MARKETING AND SOCIAL COMMERCE 8:00 AM Las Vegas Convention Centerñ SOUTH HALL ñ S231 A special session focusing on the hottest trends in technology and easy steps to begin integrating them into wholesale and retail footwear business strategy. Speakers: Amy Lanigan, VP Client Strategy, Fluid Inc. Gary Shar, CEO/Founder, issay.com Katie Colleton, Product Marketing Manager, shoes.tv Moderator: Macala Wright-Lee, CEO, Why This Way
SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, COMMERCE AND GAMES: THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL MEDIA 9:30 AM ñ MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER ñ BREAKERS L Facebook, Twitter and Blogging are now pillars of a brandís online marketing strategy. Social shopping, photo sharing, social gaming and cashless purchases with mobile devices are the hottest trends among consumers internationally. How should your brand prepare to leverage the next way of social technologies? Panelists: Macala Wright-Lee, CEO, Why This Way Jon Fahrner, CEO, BumeBox Rachelle Houde, Social Media Strategist, Agence Tuxedo Alisa Gould-Simon, Director of Marketing & Communications, Pose WHAT A BUYER WANTS FROM A YOUNG DESIGNER 12:00 PM ñ MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER ñ BREAKERS L This workshop is geared toward helping young designers know exactly what they need to know to reach out to buyers and sell their product. Some of the topics covered include setting wholesale prices, when to ship, reaching out to retailers, term of the trade and the basics of cut to order. Speaker: Mercedes Gonzalez, Director, Global Purchasing Group
Shopping 3.0: The Evolution of E-commerce 1:00 PM Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall - Room S230 The story of RueLaLa.com, as well as CEO Ben Fischman's visions for the future of retail and how e-commerce is revolutionizing the way retailers interact with customers. Speaker: Ben Fischman, CEO, RueLaLa.com CEO PANEL - A JOURNEY - FROM RAGS TO RICHES! 2:30 PM ñ MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER ñ BREAKERS L Creating, branding, funding, managing, and then ultimate success is what our panel of CEOís will discuss. SPEAKER: Alicia Estrada, CEO, Stop Staring! Steve Maiman, CEO, Stony Apparel Tony Drockton, CEO, Hammit Los Angeles MODERATOR: Frances Harder, CEO, Fashion Business Incorporated
THE AFINGO FASHION FORUM 3:30 PM ñ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER ñ SOUTH HALL ñ ROOM S231 This event series connects AFINGOís online and offline brand experience by bringing together thought leaders in the fashion industry and proving real world connection and engagements. A group of industry professionals, including designers, production managers and financiers, will discuss ways to transform a line into a thriving, sustainable business. SPEAKERS: Liza Deyrmenjan, Co-Founder & CEO, Afingo Juan Pablo Velez, Textiles & Apparel Director, Proexport USA, The Columbian Government Trade Bureau Christina Anderson, Online Fashion Editor, Lucky Brooke Hyden, Style Guru and Visual Merchandising Strategist, Zappos Matteo Maniatty, Vice President of Sales, Original Penguin Maryssa Miller, Vice President, eCommerce, Create The Group *The 2-panel event will culminate in a complimentary cocktail reception.
HOW TO BUILD A FASHION BUSINESS ON EBAY AND GROW YOUR BRAND ON THE WORLDíS LARGEST MARKETPLACE 4:00 PM ñ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER ñ SOUTH HALL ñ ROOM S231 Through online, social, local and mobile technology innovations, eBay is evolving the way customers shop the worldís largest selection of clothing, shoes and accessories, and creating a more visual and compelling experience to help shoppers easily find their favorite brands and designers and discover unparalleled value. eBayís Senior Director of Fashion will share strategic and tactical insights on how to use the power of eBayís global reach of over 95 million active users and world-class technology to market your brand. Speaker: Nicolas Franchet, Senior Director, eBay Fashion FOR A COMPLETE SEMINAR CALENDAR PLEASE CLICK HERE. http://www.magiconline.com
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