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DAY ONE - November 23rd

08.55 - 09.00 Opening Remarks John Ridding, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Times Group ​ ​

09.00 - 09.30 Opening Keynote The Chief Executive Officer of Burberry talks with the FT’s editor about the opportunities and challenges facing the industry in a post-Covid world, and what consumers want from luxury today. Marco Gobbetti, Chief Executive Officer, Burberry ​ ​ In conversation with Roula Khalaf, Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

09.35 - 10.05 Winning Over Gen Z The creative director of one of the most established and famous French couture houses on how to adapt a heritage brand to resonate with the digital generation. Olivier Rousteing, Creative Director, Balmain ​ ​ In conversation with Alexander Fury, Menswear Critic, Financial Times; Fashion Features ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Director, Another Magazine ​

10.10 - 10.40 Prada Rewired Since joining the family business in 2017, Lorenzo Bertelli has played a leading role in the group’s digital transformation, broadening its capabilities in data analysis and CRM, and fronting Prada’s environmental initiatives, including its plan to phase out virgin nylon by the end of 2021. Lorenzo Bertelli, Head of Marketing & Head of CSR, Prada Group ​ ​ In conversation with Lauren Indvik, Fashion Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

10.45 - 11.15 Best Foot Forward Jimmy Choo’s creative director discusses her 25 years at the helm of one of the world’s foremost luxury accessories labels, catering to an increasingly global clientele and where the accessories market is headed next. Sandra Choi, Creative Director, Jimmy Choo ​ ​ In conversation with Alexander Fury, Menswear Critic, Financial Times; Fashion Features ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Director, Another Magazine ​

11.25 - 12.05 The New Realities of Online Retail With fewer tourists shopping abroad, and more luxury customers shopping online, the web has become more important to luxury brands than ever before. It has also led to intense price competition between retailers. Where is luxury e-commerce headed next, and how does that align with bricks-and-mortar? Grégory Boutté, Chief Client & Digital Officer, Kering ​ ​ Benoit Soucaret, Group Creative Director, LiveArea ​ Chris Morton, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lyst ​ ​ Moderated by Leila Abboud, Paris Correspondent, Financial Times ​ ​

12.15 - 12.35 Payments in the Fashion Revolution Maria Prados, vice president of global retail and B2B at Worldpay, on how Covid-19 has changed purchasing behaviours across continents, and how brands and retailers can cater to increasingly omnichannel customers. Maria Prados, Global Enterprise eCommerce, VP, Global Retail & B2B, Worldpay from FIS ​ ​ In conversation with Lauren Indvik, Fashion Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

12.45 - 13.35 The Global Economic Outlook The FT’s Chief Economics Commentator, in conversation with a leading economist, looks at how the pandemic and trade wars have affected the global economy and luxury sector Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics, New York University’s Stern School of Business ​ ​ ​ ​ Hélène Rey, Professor of Economics, London Business School ​ ​ Gavyn Davies, Co-Founder and Chairman, Fulcrum Asset Management ​ ​ Moderated by Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

13.45 - 14.35 Changing Winds: Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets After a brief lull, deal-making is back on the agenda for luxury conglomerates, private equity investors and venture capitalists. A panel of experts look at where the next deals will be made. Thomas Chauvet, Managing Director, Luxury Goods Equity Research, Citi ​ ​ Nicole Quinn, Partner, Lightspeed Ventures Partners ​ ​ Massimiliano Caraffa, Managing Director, Carlyle European Buyout, Carlyle Group ​ ​ Moderated by Robert Armstrong, US Finance Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

14.35 - 15.05 Fashioning Modern Masculinity The award-winning artistic director of Dior Men discusses the strength of the modern menswear market, his collaborations from contemporary art to Nike and using 70 years of history to invent a new future. Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Men’s Ready-to-Wear and Accessory Collections, Dior; Artistic ​ ​ ​ Director of Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear and Fur Collections for Women, Fendi ​ In conversation with Alexander Fury, Menswear Critic, Financial Times; Fashion Features ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Director, Another Magazine ​

15.05 - 15.45 Rising Stars In less than five years, these designers have developed brands that have gained international recognition. What does it take to establish, nurture and grow a luxury label in 2020? How can independent designers compete with bigger brands in the face of a changing wholesale market? Kenneth Ize, Designer, Kenneth Ize ​ ​ Julie Gilhart, Chief Development Officer, Tomorrow London Ltd ​ ​ Marine Serre, Designer, Marine Serre ​ ​ Moderated by Carola Long, Deputy Fashion Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

15.55 - 16.35 Diversity and Inclusion: How To Create Meaningful Change A magazine editor-in-chief and diversity consultant talk about workplace discrimination, and what fashion and media companies need to do to meaningfully promote racial and ethnic diversity. Lindsay Peoples Wagner, Editor-in-Chief, Teen Vogue; Co-Founder, Black in Fashion Council ​ ​ ​ ​ Kim Jenkins, Assistant Professor of Fashion Studies, Ryerson University ​ ​ Moderated by Isabel Berwick, Work & Careers Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

16.45 - 17.25 Virtual Fashion: The Next Frontier ​ ​ Fashion collections are making their way into the digital sphere, adapted for games such as League of Legends and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Brands are also creating - and selling - collections designed to live exclusively on Instagram, meeting consumer demand for a constant cycle of fresh looks to show their friends. Is this the future of fashion? Naz Aletaha, Head of Global Esports Partnerships & Business Development, Riot Games ​ ​ Karinna Nobbs, Co-Founder, The Dematerialised ​ ​ Kerry Murphy, Founder, Fabricant ​ ​ Moderated by Tim Bradshaw, Global Tech Correspondent, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

17.30 - 18.00 Closing Keynote The FT editor interviews the executive chairman of the $89 billion market cap prestige beauty conglomerate about the company’s evolution over 75 years, remaining resilient through crises, and lessons in values-driven leadership. William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, The Estée Lauder Companies ​ ​ In conversation with Roula Khalaf, Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​ ​

18.05 - 18.10 Closing Remarks Lauren Indvik, Fashion Editor, Financial Times ​ ​

DAY TWO - Tuesday 23 November

09.25 Opening Remarks Lauren Indvik, Fashion Editor, Financial Times ​ ​

09.30 - 10.00 Keynote Interview Cyrille Vigneron, Chief Executive Officer, Cartier ​ ​ In conversation with Angela Mackay, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

10.10 - 11.00 The Reinvention of Luxury Travel in 2021 ​ FT travel editor Tom Robbins talks to a panel of experts about what comes next for travel, how brands can accelerate the recovery, and whether 2020 will cause a major pivot in how and where people travel. Will Jones, Founder, Journeys by Design ​ ​ Melinda Stevens, Editor-in-Chief, CN Traveller ​ ​ Roeland Vos, President and Chief Executive Officer, Belmond ​ ​ Nilen Vencadasmy, Chairman, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority ​ ​ Moderated by Tom Robbins, Travel Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

10.10 - 10.45 Payments at the Heart of the Luxury User Experience - PARTNER SESSION ​ Maria Prados, Vice President of the Global Retail and B2B at Worldpay from FIS, on how your payments decisions can win - or lose - you essential luxury shoppers. Worldpay's biggest ever piece of research into customer behaviour reveals what drives completed purchases, how to build trust, and keep your luxury shopper coming back. Maria Prados, Global Enterprise eCommerce, VP, Global Retail & B2B, Worldpay from FIS ​ ​

11.10 - 11.40 Alexa Chung: In Conversation The designer and broadcaster on the challenges and triumphs of establishing a brand. Alexa Chung, Creative Director, ALEXACHUNG ​ ​ In conversation with Jo Ellison, Editor, How To Spend It, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

11.50 - 12.35 Luxury’s Hidden Indian Supply Chain For years, secret Indian ateliers have played a critical role in the creation of embroideries and textiles of European luxury brands. But it was not until this year, amid a global pandemic which has left millions of Indian artisans jobless and destitute that the industry began to even acknowledge their existence, raising questions about ethics in the luxury supply chain. How can the luxury sector protect these workers? Max Modesti, Founder and Director, Les Ateliers 2M and Kalhath Institute ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Ritu Sethi, Chairperson, Craft Revival Trust ​ ​ Rahul Mishra, Creative Director, Rahul Mishra Designs ​ ​ Moderated by Imran Amed, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Business of Fashion ​ ​

12.40 - 13.20 London’s Luxury Property Market Prime property markets in global cities have been dealt a blow by the coronavirus pandemic. Travel restrictions have grounded international buyers, and widespread working from home has caused many to reevaluate city life. So what does this mean for the future of the luxury property market, both in the UK capital and beyond? Paddy Dring, Global Head of Prime Sales, Knight Frank ​ ​ Gabriel York, Co-Chief Executive, Lodha UK ​ ​ Camilla Dell, Managing Partner and Founder, Black Brick ​ ​ Marcus Dixon, Head of Research, LonRes ​ ​ Moderated by Nathan Brooker, House & Home Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

13.20 - 14.00 Networking Break

13.20 - 14.00 Top Five To-Dos for Global Luxury Leaders - PARTNER SESSION ​ The luxury market is rebounding beyond many experts’ expectations, but that doesn’t mean the worst is behind us. As we slowly begin to envision what life will be like post-pandemic, there is a new and nuanced set of priorities that holistic, agile leaders should place firmly at the top of their to-do lists for 2021 and beyond. Lorenzo Novella, Director, AlixPartners ​ ​ Olivier Salomon, Global Luxury Lead, AlixPartners ​ ​

14.00 - 14.20 The Future of Luxury Boston Consulting Group’s global head of luxury, Sarah Willersdorf, discusses the current state of the industry and how Covid-19 will redefine the meaning of luxury in 2021 and beyond. Sarah Willersdorf, Global Head of Luxury, BCG ​ ​

14.30 - 15.15 Courting China’s Luxury Shoppers Chinese consumers are expected to account for nearly half of all luxury goods purchases by 2025, according to Bain analysts - a number that could accelerate on account of Covid-19 lockdowns. Panelists explain what that means for luxury brands, and how they can keep up with consumers’ rapidly evolving digital and purchasing behaviours. Micaela le Divelec Lemmi, Chief Executive Officer, Salvatore Ferragamo ​ ​ Clive Ng, Founding Partner, C Ventures ​ ​ Veronique Yang, Partner and Managing Director, BCG ​ ​ Moderated by Primrose Riordan, South China Correspondent, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

15.25 - 16.10 The Future of American Fashion American brands have missed out on the post-recessionary boom that has catapulted European luxury labels to record sales. Yet the region is not lacking in talent. Panelists will discuss the current US designer fashion market, and what it will take to mint another Michael Kors or Tory Burch. Gary Wassner, CEO, Hilldun; Chairman, Interluxe Holdings LLC ​ ​ ​ ​ Kay Hong, Chief Executive Officer, Proenza Schouler ​ ​ Gabriela Hearst, Founder, Gabriela Hearst ​ ​ Moderated by Lauren Indvik, Fashion Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

16.20 - 17.00 Sustainability: The Way Forward Many luxury companies are taking greater ownership of their supply chains and making strides to reduce their carbon footprint. Yet the sector is growing so rapidly that its impact on the environment is actually worsening, according to a Boston Consulting Group study published last year. Speakers discuss what true sustainability looks like, and how to get there. Maxine Bédat, Founder, New Standards Institute ​ ​ Daniella Vega, Group Sustainability Director, Selfridges ​ ​ Alex Weller, European Marketing Director, Patagonia ​ ​ Moderated by Lauren Indvik, Fashion Editor, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

17.10 - 17. 40 Glitter Amid the Gloom ​ The chief executive of this historic Italian brand talks about revenge spending, selling $1m-dollar necklaces online, and a decade of growth under LVMH ownership. Jean-Christophe Babin, Chief Executive Officer, BVLGARI ​ ​ In conversation with Harriet Agnew, News Editor, Companies Desk, Financial Times ​ ​ ​

17.45 - 17.50 Closing Remarks Lauren Indvik, Fashion Editor, Financial Times ​ ​