MAGIC LAS VEGAS AND MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTERS
FEBRUARY 2011 SEMINAR SERIES
HIGHLIGHTS: Trend Forecasting by Pantone, WGSN, Doneger Creative Services and Fashion Snoops E-commerce Retailing and the Impact of Social Media Sourcing’s New Decade — Smart Solutions and Flexible Alternatives Design Piracy and the Impact on Fashion Sustainable Business Success
SPONSORED BY: shop igniter
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: PacSun Gary Schoenfeld CEO Gilt Groupe Kevin Ryan Founder & CEO Li & Fung Richard Darling President Kellwood Michael Saunders COO Desigual Manel Jadraque COO Desigual Manel Jadraque COO The Jones Group Rick Paterno Group President Global Footwear
For a complete seminar calendar, please click here. All seminars are complimentary for registered attendees.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2011
3:30 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 MAKING MONEY IN A BRAVE NEW WORLD — SOURCING KEYNOTE PANEL Margin pressure is greater than ever. Material, transportation, labor, energy and other costs continue to rise, though, retail prices remain the same. Federal, state and country specific regulations are adding complexity and cost to doing business. Hear from our distinguished panel of experts on how to survive, prosper and profit even in the face of the current business environment. SPEAKERS: Richard Darling, President, Li & Fung USA Rick Helfenbein, President, Luen Thai USA Rick Paterno, Group President Global Footwear Wholesale, The Jones Group Thomas Travis, Managing Partner, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg MODERATOR: Rick Horwitch, V.P. Solutions Business Development, Bureau Veritas HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH AAFA AND BUREAU VERITAS
MONDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2011
10:00 AM I MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER LEVEL 3, PALM A NEXT GENERATION ECOMMERCE: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO GENERATE REVENUE & BUILD YOUR BRAND - PRESENTED BY SHOPIGNITER This session is for brands and retailers that want to understand the evolution of the Web, and how they can respond to build their brand and generate more revenue through eCommerce and social media. Learn how to take advantage of social media to generate sales, how to leverage social promotions like private or VIP sales, flash sales, and incent fans to share with their social networks. Explore key trends to understand the next generation of eCommerce. SPEAKERS: Alan Wizemann, Chief Product Officer, Shopigniter
10:15 AM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 SOURCING’S NEW DECADE Sourcing today is more challenging than ever. Join us for an in-depth look at the global changes in successful sourcing and insights about how to deal with the concern about cotton prices and availability. SPEAKERS: Peter McGrath, President, McGrath International Mark Messura, Sr. VP Global Supply Chain Marketing, Cotton Inc. MODERATOR: Julia K. Hughes, President, USA ITA
11:00 AM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S231 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN RETAIL AND WHOLESALE IN THE FOOTWEAR BUSINESS Join footwear specialist Len Pesko as he presents a review of key topics critical to starting or maintaining a successful footwear business whether you are adding footwear to an apparel stores product mix, or expanding an existing footwear business. Covering key concepts from planning, product, sourcing private label and merchandising, this is a footwear session not to be missed. SPEAKER: Len Pesko, Principle/Partner, Modern Pulse Consulting Group
11:00 AM I MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER LEVEL 3, SOUTH SEAS F VIEWPOINT: MEN’S FALL 2011 EUROPEAN DESIGNER COLLECTIONS — PRESENTED BY DONEGER CREATIVE SERVICES A front-row seat to the Men’s European designer shows in Milan and Paris, covering the most important details in color, textiles and silhouettes from the world’s leading designers. SPEAKER: David Wolfe, Creative Director, Doneger Creative Services
11:00 AM I MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER LEVEL 3, PALM A CRACKING THE CODE ON TEEN MEDIA CONSUMPTION: THE WHYS BEHIND WHAT THEY’RE WATCHING AND LISTENING TO NOW In this presentation, we rise above ratings and critical reviews to reveal what teens tell us they love on TV, in fashion, in the movies and in music. Beyond providing you with the stats, you need to be in the know. We’ll provide you with perspective gained from real teens, and we’ll share their ideas, in their own voices, about the influence culture has on them. Through the lens of developmental and cultural theory, we’ll analyze what the titles at the top are doing right and what makes teens tune in. SPEAKERS: Amy Henry, Vice President, Youth Insights Mary McIlrath, Vice President, Qualitative Research PRESENTED BY C&R RESEARCH
11:45 AM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 PEOPLE AND PLANET: SUSTAINABILITY OUT OF THE BOX This seminar will address what is being done by various aspects of the fashion industry to move toward a solution to saving the planet while helping the world’s apparel workers. The speakers will recount their actual experiences, not just theory! All of us can be ACTIVISTS from the smallest retailer or designer to the major players. SPEAKERS: Marci Zaroff, Founder, Under the Canopy and FASE and globally recognized environmental activist Richard Sanford, Chairman/Founder, Operation Warm (coats for impoverished kids) Deborah Palmer Kaiser, EVP, Global Supply Chain, Williams-Sonoma Joseph Blumberg, Commercial Director, Grupo M a success story in Haiti MODERATOR: Walter Wilhelm, CEO, Walter Wilhelm Associates
1:00 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S231 E-COMMERCE KEYNOTE: MR. KEVIN RYAN, FOUNDER & CEO OF GILT GROUPE Fashion retailing has been transformed by the growing power of e-commerce retail and the incredible growth of social media. We invite you to join our keynote speaker who will share the experiences of a designer e-commerce fashion site, his thoughts on the impact of social media and his views on the future of the internet’s role in fashion. SPEAKER: Mr. Kevin Ryan, Founder & CEO, Gilt Groupe MODERATOR: Barbara Ende, President, The Sycamore Marketing Group
2:30 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 DESIGN PIRACY, COUNTERFEITING AND THE IMPACT ON FASHION: THAT’S THE PROBLEM, BUT WHAT IS THE SOLUTION? As the U.S. Senate considers the passage of a bill that would affect fashion designs and protection regarding apparel, ornamentation, etc. for a term of 3 years, we encourage you to attend this seminar where the pros and cons of the bill will be discussed by leaders from the industry. This is a must attend conference as this subject will affect every aspect of fashion in the U.S. today. SPEAKERS: Steve Lamar, Executive VP, AAFA, American Apparel & Footwear Association Deborah Greaves, Secretary and General Counsel, True Religion Apparel Inc., Guru Denim Inc. MODERATOR: Tom Travis, Managing Partner, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
2:30 PM I MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER LEVEL 3, PALM A COMPLEX MEDIA NETWORK’S STYLE EDITORS ROUNDTABLE Join this leading edge group of editors for a roundtable discussion on social media and blogging, and the impact on the fashion industry. MODERATOR: Rich Antoniello, CEO and Publisher, Complex Media Network
3:00 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S231 FASHION SNOOPS PRESENTS: SPRING 2012 TREND FORECAST AND COLOR DIRECTION FOR WOMEN AND MEN With her unique actionable approach and visual presentation, trend expert Lilly Berelovich will review the major trend directions for Spring ‘12 including the key themes, materials, shapes, patterns and more. Key seasonal colors and harmonies, as well as the emergence of color from Fall ‘11/12 will be discussed. Trends reviewed in this seminar are featured at SOURCING’s S/S 2012 Trend Gallery, created by Fashion Snoops. Not to be missed! SPEAKER: Lilly Berelovich, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Fashion Snoops
3:00 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER NORTH HALL, 2ND FL, N219/22 WHAT’S NEXT FOR FALL 2011 & FORWARD — WOMEN’S TREND FORECAST PRESENTED BY DONEGER CREATIVE SERVICES Doneger’s Creative Director, David Wolfe, takes a lively look at the forces driving fashion forward: lifestyle shifts, consumer profiles, marketing directions, and color, fabric & design trends. SPEAKER: David Wolfe, Creative Director, Doneger Creative Services
4:00 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPALS OF HOW TO GET FROM CLOTH TO RICHES Even with the best product, one wrong choice or lack of industry education can be the demise of a new company. How to take a great idea and turn it into a profitable reality will be the focus of this seminar touching on new retailing, social media and production choices. SPEAKERS: Dana Fried, President, Delphic Consulting Group Farah Bhatti, Lawyer, Buchalter Nemer Susan Power, Printer/Publisher, About Sources Ken Wengrod, President/Founder, FTC Commercial Services Ernesto Mantilla, President, Betty Bottom Terri Watts, President, Shoppista.com Rob Greenspan, President & CEO, Greenspan Consulting MODERATOR: Frances Harder, Founder/President, Fashion Business Inc
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2011
8:15 AM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S231 WGSN TREND EDIT: AUTUMN/WINTER 2011-2012 AND BEYOND... Join WGSN as they present the must-have items for Autumn/Winter 2011-2012. Additionally, you’ll receive a preview of WGSN’s signature macro-trends for the Spring/Summer 2012 season and analysis of key consumer attitudes that will impact your business. SPEAKERS: Sally Lohan, Content Director USA, WGSN
10:00 AM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 SMART SOURCING SOLUTIONS… Hear the buzz and tactical responses from retailers and brands on how they resolve managing quality & regulatory costs for ALL size/types of orders they encounter. SPEAKERS: Bryan Riviere, Head of Global Sourcing and Manufacturing, Lululemon Athletica Aaron Johnson, Director of Global Quality Assurance, Orchard Brands includes Appleseed’s, Draper’s and Damon’s, Norm Thompson and many others. MODERATOR: Katherine Stein, Intl Business Development Sales Manager, SGS International
10:00 AM I MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER LEVEL 3, PALM A GOING GLOBAL WITH YOUR BRAND — THE CHALLENGES, THE OPPORTUNITIES Taking your brand or retail chain to a foreign market involves in-depth knowledge of the culture, consumer, market trends, sizing and government regulations. Although an enormous opportunity for growth, the challenges are many. Our panelists will share their first hand experiences of exporting fashion to various world markets. SPEAKERS: Mr. Michael Saunders, COO, Kellwood Tyler Jordan, President, Arc’teryx Kathy Van Ness, EVP/CMO, SEA Corporation and President, Christina America MODERATOR: Walter Wilhelm, CEO, Walter Wilhelm Associates
10:30 AM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S231 NEXT GENERATION ECOMMERCE: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO GENERATE REVENUE & BUILD YOUR BRAND - PRESENTED BY SHOPIGNITER This session is for brands and retailers that want to understand the evolution of the web, and how they can respond to build their brand and generate more revenue through eCommerce and social media. Learn how to take advantage of social media to generate sales, how to leverage social promotions like private or VIP sales, flash sales, and incent fans to share with their social networks. Explore key trends to understand the next generation of eCommerce. SPEAKERS: Alan Wizemann, Chief Product Officer, Shopigniter
11:30 AM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 THE NEW FASHION RETAILER: MR. GARY SCHOENFELD, CEO OF PACIFIC SUNWEAR Retailers across the fashion industry have been faced with many challenges including the recession, new consumer attitudes, the impact of internet retailing and social media as well as new store concepts. Mr. Gary Schoenfeld has been responsible for implementing major changes in his company’s structure, marketing and product, bringing this national retailer back to a lead position in the industry. Join us as he shares his experiences and views for the future of fashion retailing. SPEAKER: Gary Schoenfeld, CEO, PacSun MODERATOR: Barbara Ende, President, Sycamore Marketing Group
11:30 AM I MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER LEVEL 3, PALM A “INNOVATION VS. INSPIRATION” — WHERE DESIGN ADAPTATION IS COMMON PRACTICE, CAN ANYONE DEFINE ‘ORIGINALITY”? In this litigious environment, learn what steps must now be taken to protect your company from unwarranted legal assault. SPEAKERS: Richard Reinis, Attorney, Steptoe Johnson LLP Galina Sobolev, Designer/Owner, Single Dress Steve Maiman, President, Stony Apparel Kevin Sullivan, Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo Bruce Campbell, President, Black Retail Clothing MODERATOR: Ilse Metchek, President, California Fashion Association
12:00 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S231 FASHION SNOOPS PRESENTS: THE ESSENTIALS — A ROADMAP TO BUYING FOR FALL/WINTER 2011/12 Join trend expert Lilly Berelovich as she reviews the most influential trends for women, men, denim and accessories for the Fall/Winter 2011/12 season. The presentation will also feature a sneak peek into Spring ‘12. SPEAKER: Lilly Berelovich, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Fashion Snoops
1:00 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 INTERNATIONAL BRAND KEYNOTE: MR. MANEL JADRAQUE, COO, DESIGUAL OF SPAIN The world of fashion is becoming increasingly global.The impact of Spanish brands and retailers is incomparable, shaking up the industry with creative design, fast fashion, new retail concepts and marketing strategies. Mr. Manel Jadraque joins us from Barcelona to share his company’s experiences on the world market, their branding method and their future views for the global industry. SPEAKERS: Manel Jadraque, COO, Desigual Segundo Broggi, Vice President of Sales, North America, Desigual MODERATOR: Barbara Ende, President, Sycamore Marketing Group
2:00 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S231 CRACKING THE CODE ON TEEN MEDIA CONSUMPTION: THE WHYS BEHIND WHAT THEY’RE WATCHING AND LISTENING TO NOW In this presentation, we rise above ratings and critical reviews to reveal what teens tell us they love on TV, in fashion, in the movies and in music. Beyond providing you with the stats, you need to be in the know. We’ll provide you with perspective gained from real teens, and we’ll share their ideas, in their own voices, about the influence culture has on them. Through the lens of developmental and cultural theory, we’ll analyze what the titles at the top are doing right and what makes teens tune in. SPEAKERS: Amy Henry, Vice President, Youth Insights Mary McIlrath, Vice President, Qualitative Research PRESENTED BY C&R RESEARCH
2:30 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S230 SUMMER 2012 — THE BRIDGE TO THE COLOR TRENDS OF THE FUTURE, PRESENTED BY PANTONE Color creates the magic and the mood; ultimately tempting the consumer and sparking the sale. Find out the key colors you need to have on your selling floor for Spring/Summer 2012. SPEAKERS: Laurie Pressman, Vice President, PANTONE
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM I LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH HALL CONCOURSE 2ND FLOOR, S231
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