Agenda 2022
This is a working agenda and subject to change.
Tuesday 21 June 2022
Music Room, Killiks, 46 Grosvenor Street
Luxury Plus Summit 2022 – Agenda
08:00
Registration
09:00
Welcome
George Bouvier, Chair
Dr Catherine Willems, Lecturer, KASK & Conservatorium, school of arts of HOGENT, Belgium and Director of the Future Foot Foundation
09:20
Luxury Perspectives
Post-Covid and post-Ukraine: What is the direction of travel for the luxury industry? An indepth look at the business, economics and politics of luxury.
Moderator: George Bouvier
- Bianca Quets Luzi, CEO, Raf Simons
- Gordon Ritchie, Managing Director, Crombie
- Felicia Caponigri, Program Director, Notre Dame Law School
10:30
Morning refreshments and networking
10:45
Understanding the 21st Century Consumer: Emergence and Evolution of Customer Profiles
An analysis of customer behaviour and its impact on the business of luxury.
Moderator: Carolyn Mair
Panel:
- Nadja Swarovski, Business Founder and Philanthropist
- Tiago Valente, Director of Parsons, The New School – MPS Fashion Management, Partnerships and Culture
- Dr Shaun Borstrock, Associate Dean, University of Hertfordshire; Editor, In Pursuit of Luxury
12:00
Thriving as a Professional in a changing world: Are Skills or Content driving the Education Paradigms?
From an aspiring learner to a thriving professional, this session looks at what is necessary to succeed in luxury.
Moderator: Ian King, Founder, Responsible Fashion Series.
Panel:
- Annick Schramme, Academic Director, Creative Industries, Antwerp Management School
- Keanan Duffty, Director, Fashion Programs, Provost’s Office, The New School, Parsons
- Dr Dirk Reynders, LUCA School of Arts (Belgium)
13:15
Lunch
14:30
Sustainability and Good Governance: From Principles to Action
Moderator: George Bouvier
Cecilia Parker Aranha, Projects Director, Competition and Markets Authority
Paul Sternberg, Chief Executive, Global Luxury Alliance
Paul Foulkes-Arellano Founder and Circularity Educator, Circuthon Consulting
15:45
Breaking the Mould: Innovations in a world yearning for change
Moderator: Marie-Pierre Schickel
Sheahan Stephen, President, Sheahan Stephen Sapphires
Cédric Vanhoeck, Executive Lead, Resortecs
Dr Catherine Willem, Lecturer, KASK & Conservatorium, school of arts of HOGENT, Belgium and Director of the Future Foot Foundation
17:00
Whiskey Tasting by Scott’s Irish Whiskey
18:00