Chicago Booth Retail and Luxury Conference (Fashion Forward: The Next Generation of Consumer and Retail Experience)

The Chicago Booth Retail and Luxury (RAL) Group proudly presents its 1st Annual Conference:

"Fashion Forward: The Next Generation of Consumer and Retail Experience"

Our conference will explore innovations that are changing the way consumers experience Retail and Luxury. Our panels of industry pioneers and experts will share insights on what's new and next, from how to engage the increasingly sophisticated consumer, to striking a balance between tech-enabled and in-person interactions.

Confirmed speakers include...
José Chan, Vice President Business Development for CELECT and Assistant Professor at Parsons The New School for Design
Christopher Donnelly (MBA '99), Global Retail Lead and Senior Managing Director at Accenture Strategy
Steven Fischer, Founder and Creative Director of Fischer Voyage
James Langer, Founder and CEO at Joriki Yoga
Mike LaVitola (MBA '14), Founder and CEO at Foxtrot
Amy Mokris, Founder and CEO at Le Coeur Watches
Jan Seale, Senior Director of Sales at Trunk Club
Liz Tilatti (MBA '13), Founder and CEO at ZipFit Denim
Stephen Walmsley, Senior Vice President Business Development at Kohl's Department Stores

Don't miss out on this exciting and educational evening! Tickets include food, beverages, and a special gift from RAL (if ticket is purchased by Friday, 4/22).

AGENDA:
6PM: Registration and Networking Reception with hors d'oeuvres and drinks
6:45PM: Welcome and Keynote
7:15PM: Dinner
7:45PM: Panel #1: "The Conscious Consumer"
Today's consumer is more sophisticated and demanding than ever. This panel will explore how brands are addressing the consumer's perception of and preference for goods "with a story" - what does socially conscious, local, heritage, and personalization really mean?
8:30PM: Dessert
8:45PM: Panel #2: "Bricks & Clicks"
This panel will explore the importance of omnichannel and on-demand operations as well as developments in "placemaking" in retail, covering both tech-enabled and in-person experiences.
9:30PM: Closing

For any questions, please contact Patrick Yan (pyan@chicagobooth.edu).

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

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