INSPIRING CONFERENCES:
conferences by industry leaders and world-renowned fashion professionals
NETWORKING EVENTS:
for fashion, design and beauty entrepreneurs.
THE LAFS POP-UP:
The best curation of regional design connecting brands with international buyers and sell to end consumer.
LUXURY BRAND ACTIVATIONS
OUR GLAMOROUS THEMED CLOSING CEREMONY GALA
the most fun night in Latin American fashion where we announce our Pitch to LAFS winners.
Come learn from the most brilliant minds in the fashion industry and get exclusive access to network with decision makers.
Pre-Registration: 2-5PM
2:00PM – 5:00 PM – Pre registration starts @ Istituto Marangoni Miami
Come to Istituto Marangoni Miami to check – in for the event, get your LAFS bracelet to access the event and the LAFS Tote with all the goodies from our wonderful sponsors.
3:00 PM – Meet the Founders @ Istituto Marangoni Miami (30 Minutes)
Our 2 venues for the day are the LAFS TENT @ Jungle Plaza 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM and The LAFS Pop up @ Paradise Plaza 3rd Floor 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
8:30 AM – Registration opens @ Jungle Plaza
Come to Jungle Plaza to check – in for the event, get your LAFS bracelet that will have to be shown to access the event and the LAFS Tote with all the goodies from our wonderful sponsors.
8:00-8:30 AM @ Paradise Plaza
LAFS Co-founders, Estefania Lacayo & Samantha Tams invite you to the official ribbon cutting ceremony to launch LAFS 2023.
8:30-10:00 AM @ Paradise Plaza
The Official Pop-Up Preview: For buyers, store owners and Mastercard Priceless experiences. Must be registered to participate.
9:45-10:00 AM @ Jungle Plaza
Welcome to LAFS 2023: An interactive welcome with Danie Gomez-Ortigoza and our community.
10:00- 10:30 AM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 1: An Overview of the State of Global Retail
Speaker: Keanan Duffty /Dean of Fashion Istituto Marangoni Miami
About: In this annual tradition, Keanan Duffty will share an all-encompassing rundown of the global retail panorama.
10:30-11:15 AM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 2: A Conversation on Wellness, Longevity & Biohacking
Moderator: Iman Hasan, Founder of IHC Agency,
Speakers: Katie Kaps Co-Founder and Co-CEO of HigherDOSE, Jessica Kane CMO of BodyBio, Alexandra Zatarain Co-Founder and VP of Brand and Marketing of Eight Sleep, Whitney Tingle Founder of Sakara
About: Four different women in the wellness world talk about building their brands in the health and wellness space and how they stand out in a saturated market. What makes their products special and the health practices that help them stay on top of their game.
11:15- 12:00 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 3: A Responsible Approach in a Sustainable Era
Moderator: Samantha Tams, Co-Founder of LAFS &TRIBU
Speakers: Indré Rockefeller Climate Communicator & Co-Founder of Paravel, Vanessa Barboni Hallik Founder & CEO Another Tomorrow, Carolina Kleinman Founder and Creative Director Carolina K
About: A non-negotiable: The environment must be taken into consideration in every step of your business. These three professionals talk concrete actions and share how they forgo the sustainability “trend” talk and actually provide proactive solutions to the pressing environmental matters that are afflicting the world today.
12:00- 12:45 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 5: Women in Leadership Presented by Audemars Piguet
Moderator: Sandra Campos CEO, Founder, Board Member, CNBC Contributor
Speakers: Ginny Wright CEO Audemars Piguet, Americas, Kim Perell 9X Founder, Investor and Bestselling Author, Business Expert, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson Investor and Entrepreneur Co-Founder of Clerisy, Gilt & GLAMSQUAD
About: Women are an increasingly important pillar in today’s workforce and more than ever, they occupy high leadership roles contributing to the continued success of companies in various industries. Despite more women occupying these leadership roles, there are still a lot of barriers and obstacles to overcome. This conversation discusses the role of women in leadership through the lens of three powerful professionals from different industries.
1:00PM – 3:00PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Breakout session @ Jungle Plaza
MASTERING THE ART OF REEL MAKING: An Exclusive Breakout Session with Melissa Machiavello!
Looking to master the art of crafting captivating Instagram reels? Don’t miss this breakout session exclusively for 15 LAFS attendees with Digital Creator Melissa Macchiavello. In this private breakout session, you will learn all the tips and tricks to to elevate your Instagram game. Register now and take your account to the next level!
Registration required / Limited Capacity
3:00-3:30 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Keynote: Transformando tu Vida y Mente
Speaker: Rodrigo Garduño Founder of 54D
About: Prepare to be motivated, with the inspiring founder of cult-favorite fitness method 54D who shares how absolutely anyone can build the life they want.
*This keynote speech will be in Spanish.
3:30-4:00 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 7: The True Power of a Brand Presented by Mastercard
Speaker: Guadalupe Durán VP & Regional Lead, Digital Platforms Latin America and the Caribbean Mastercard
About: A marketing-focused conversation that delves on brand building, the best global practices and how Mastercard evolves by applying sense and sensibility through a multi-sensory strategy.
4:00-4:45 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 8: Journey to the Top: In Conversation with our Pitch to LAFS 2022 Winners
Moderator: Estefania Lacayo Co-Founder of LAFS & TRIBU
Speakers: Annaiss Yucra Founder of Annaiss Yucra, Clarissa Egaña Founder of Port de Bras, Susana Vega Founder of Susana Vega Jewelry.
About: Last year’s Pitch to LAFS winners return to the stage, this time to share their personal journeys and talk about all of the opportunities, challenges and achievements after their 2022 Pitch win.
4:45 – 5:15 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Q &A: In Conversation with Edgardo Osorio, Founder of Aquazzura
Moderator: Bridget Foley, Fashion Journalist and Critic
About: Building a lifestyle luxury brand in today’s world, without being part of the fashion conglomerates is no small feat and the shoe and handbag category is especially competitive. How do you create a powerful lifestyle brand with staying power in today’s world?
5:15 -6:00 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 10 : Inclusion in the Beauty Industry
Moderator: Margarita Arriagada, Founder of Valdé Beauty
Speakers: Sandra Velásquez Founder of Nopalera, Giancarlo Perez Co-Founder and CEO of House of BO
About: Despite being the biggest consumers of beauty in the United States, Latinos in the beauty industry face major obstacles along the way, including lack of inclusion and shortage of funding. This conversation with experts from the skincare, fragrance and make-up categories delves on the challenges faced by Latino beauty entrepreneurs and the possible solutions.
6:00PM – 8:00PM @ Paradise Plaza
A toast to Latin American talent! Shopping & Cocktails, hosted by UNA Vodka to celebrate the LAFS Pop-up and our community getting together once again.
Our 2 venues for the day are the LAFS TENT @ Jungle Plaza 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM and The LAFS Pop up @ Paradise Plaza 3rd Floor 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
8:00 AM – 10: 00 AM @ Paradise Plaza
The Official Pop-Up Preview: For buyers, store owners and Mastercard Priceless experiences. Must be registered to participate.
9:00 -9:15 AM @ Jungle Plaza
Welcome to Day 2 of LAFS 2023: An interactive welcome with Danie Gomez-Ortigoza and our community.
9:15-10:00 AM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 1 : Thriving in the Retail Ecosystem
Moderator: Ramya Giangola Founder of Gogoluxe
Speakers: Ida Petersson Womenswear and Menswear Buying Director Brown’s, Danielle Licata Co-Founder Curio, Joseph Tang Fashion Director Holt Renfrew, Molly Nutter President By George
About: This discussion from 4 different perspectives discusses the current retail ecosystem and which parts of it must brands be paying close attention to. Tech innovation, community values, collaborations, the role of authenticity and bringing products that feel fresh and new: this conversation is not only for emerging and established brands, but also content creators and retailers too.
10:00-10:30 AM @ Jungle Plaza
Presentation Powered by Shop with Google: Ads Overview, Category Insights, Creative Best Practices and Holiday Optimization with Campaigns
Speaker: Britney Martinez Velarde Growth Business Advisor
About: Grow your business with Google. This informative workshop includes a Google Ads Overview as well as a deep dive into category insights, creative best practices, holiday optimization campaign.
10:30 -11:00 AM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 3: In conversation with Tata Harper
Moderator: Estefania Lacayo, LAFS and Tribu Co-Founder
About: A pioneer in the clean beauty space, Colombian Tata Harper built a successful business and successfully sold it to the Korean conglomerate, The Amorepacific Group. In this conversation, Tata shares all about her inspiring journey with our co-founder, Estefania Lacayo.
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 4: Creating Brands Consumers Want
Moderator: Camila Straschnoy Brand Consultant, Educator & Public Speaker
Speakers: Bianca Gates, CEO & Co-Founder of Birdies, Lisa Sadoughi Founder of Lele Sadoughi
About: Without customers, a business cannot thrive. Understanding your consumers, forging meaningful connections, and crafting products that cater to their evolving needs and wants has never been more challenging. There are no shortcuts to building a strong brand-consumer relationship, but a brand’s ultimate goal remains the same: to inspire consumers not just to make a purchase, but to buy into something that keeps them coming back. Join us for a conversation where we unpack best practices from global brand leaders and walk away with actionable insights for your brand.
11:45-12:30 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 5: Finding Balance and the Importance of a Support Group
Moderator: Estefania Lacayo Co-Founder of LAFS and TRIBU
Speakers: Brenda Díaz de la Vega Luxury & Fashion Industry Consultant, Taliana Vargas Actress and Social Entrepreneur, Stacey Caldwell Founder of Caldwell Creative
About: An honest conversation on the personal challenges faced by entrepreneurs and the importance of having a support group. The panelists discuss perfectionism and the idea that oftentimes we are way too hard on ourselves. Work life balance, goal prioritization, resisting the urge to compete and how success is defined, all this and more in this great conversation between 4 women in different career paths.
1:00- 3:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Breakout session @ Jungle Plaza
HOW TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS: An Exclusive Breakout Session with Donata Minelli!
Join an intimate talk with Donata Minelli on HOW TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS. Donata is the CEO of Ulla Johnson and has nearly three decades of experience in luxury consumer brands, building and scaling businesses. In this private breakout session, you will have the opportunity to talk with Donata and gain insights from this industry expert. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Registration required / Limited Capacity
3:00- 3:45 PM @Jungle Plaza
Panel 6: In it to win it: Brand Success & Longevity
Moderator: Donata Minelli CEO Ulla Johnson
Speakers: April Hennig Chief Merchandising Officer Moda Operandi, Rickie de Sole Women’s Fashion Director Nordstrom, Divya Mathur Fashion Director Revolve Group.
About: A comprehensive deep dive with three of the world’s top retailers who discuss their retailer’s DNA, how brands should go about picking a wholesale partner and how to make the most out of that relationship, plus collaborations, launches, influencer marketing, exclusives and so much more. The three experts weigh in on what it takes to build a healthy brand that stands the test of time.
3:45-4:15 @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 7: In Conversation with Ana Khouri
Moderator: Rodner Figueroa, TV presenter & Founder of Rodner Figueroa.
About:
4:15-4:45 @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 8: Design your Life with Diane Von Furstenberg & Fabiola Beracasa-Beckman
Moderator: Estefania Lacayo, LAFS and TRIBU Co-Founder, Fabiola Beracasa-Beckman Film & TV Producer, Human Rights Activist
About: After being told “no” many times, Fabiola Beracasa- Beckman finally succeeded in her dream of bringing larger-than-life-figure Diane Von Furstenberg to the screen. In this candid conversation between the two power women, they discuss persistence, resilience and turning no’s into yes’s.
4:45-5:15 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Panel 9: Passion: The fuel behind entrepreneurship
Moderator: Samantha Tams, LAFS and TRIBU Co-Founder
Speakers: Valentina Ferrer Model and Co-Founder Kapowder, Isabela Rangel Grutman Founder of Rangel & Isa Grutman Jewelry
About: Entrepreneurship is difficult and even if you have funding or a great business plan, it is futile without passion. This conversation will touch on two different entrepreneurial ventures one in the fashion and jewelry space and the other in wellness, both completely fueled by the passion of their creators.
5:40 -6:25 PM @ Jungle Plaza
Closing Panel : At the Intersection of Music, Fashion and Art
Moderator: Sandra Campos CEO, Founder, Board Member, CNBC Contributor.
Panelists: Emilio Estefan Grammy and Emmy Award Winning Producer, Craig Robins CEO and President of Dacra, Estefania Lacayo, LAFS and Tribu Co-Founder.
8:00 PM @ Palm Court
LAFS MIAMI 2023 Concert with especial musical guest, presented by Miami Design District
7:30 PM- Doors open
8:00 PM – Performance Starts
Our 3 venues for the day are The LAFS Pop up @ Paradise Plaza 3rd Floor 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Istituto Marangoni Miami for Breakout Sessions and the Dupont Building.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pitch to LAFS contest @ Mr. C (Closed Door Competition)
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM LAFS POP UP @ Paradise Plaza
Last day to shop the curation of the best Latin design under one roof. Open doors for everyone, even those who aren’t attending LAFS!
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Breakout session @ Istituto Marangoni Miami, Room 403
WHOLESALE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: An Exclusive Breakout Session with the Shopbop Team!
Experience an intimate round table exclusively for 30 LAFS attendees with Beatrice Nimaroff, Jamie Padell, and Sarah Lerer from Shopbop on WHOLESALE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS. In this private breakout session, you will have the chance to talk with the Shopbop team and gain insights from industry experts. If you are a designer, you just can’t miss this opportunity!
Registration required / Limited Capacity
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Breakout session @ The Library, Istituto Marangoni Miami
PLANET, PEOPLE, PROGRESS: An Exclusive Breakout Session with Carolina K
Experience an intimate round table exclusively for 15 LAFS attendees with Creative Director Carolina K. In this private Breakout Session, you will have the chance to talk with an expert on sustainability and social impact. If you own a business, you can’t miss this one-time opportunity!
Registration required / Limited Capacity
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Breakout session @ The Library, Istituto Marangoni Miami
HANDS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP: An Exclusive Breakout Session with Alexandra Wilkis Wilson!
Experience an intimate with Alexandra Wilkis Wilson on ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Alexandra is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of successful businesses such as Clerisy, Gilt, and Glamsquad. In this private breakout session, you will have the chance to talk with Alexandra and gain insights from this serial entrepreneur par excellence. Don’t miss this one-time opportunity!
Registration required / Limited Capacity
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Breakout session @ The Library, Istituto Marangoni Miami
PROFITABILITY MATTERS: An Exclusive Breakout Session with Johanna Isaac Fadul, in collaboration with Vístete de Colombia!
Join this exclusive breakout session, tailored for just 15 LAFS attendees, with experienced Fashion Business Consultant, Johanna Isaac Fadul. Collaborating with Vístete de Colombia, this intimate session will offer you creative insights on building a profitable and enduring brand. Secure your spot now through Ticket Ferry!
Registration required / Limited Capacity
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Breakout session @ The Library, Istituto Marangoni Miami
CREATING PERSONALIZED SHOPPING EXPERIENCES: An Exclusive Breakout Session with Sarah Easley.
Experience an intimate round table exclusively for 15 LAFS attendees with Sarah Easley on CREATING PERSONALIZED SHOPPING EXPERIENCES. Sarah is the Founder and CEO of MaisonMarché and is well-known for hosting the fabulous pop-ups with MaisonMarché. In this private breakout session, you will have the opportunity to talk with Sarah and gain insights from this industry expert in times where personalization is EVERYTHING.
Registration required / Limited Capacity
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Breakout session @ The Library, Istituto Marangoni Miami
CREATING THE PERFECT EDITORIAL LOOKBOOK: An Exclusive Breakout Session with Dania Ortiz!
Aspire to design the perfect editorial lookbook? Join this exclusive breakout session with Dania Lucero Ortiz, the Fashion and Accessories Director of Town&Country Magazine! If you are a fashion designer, don’t miss this unique editorial opportunity! Register now through Ticket Ferry.
Registration required / Limited Capacity
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Breakout session @ The Library, Istituto Marangoni Miami
WEAR YOUR VALUES: How to Build a Transparent Brand with Taryn Hipwell and Francesca Belluomini
Join an intimate breakout session with two experts on circularity and transparency, Taryn Hipwell ad Fancesca Belluomini on BUILDING A TRANSPARENT BRAND. In this private breakout session, you will have the opportunity to discuss with Taryn all about sustainability.
Registration required / Limited Capacity
8:00 PM Closing Ceremony Gala Presented by Zacapa @ Alfred Dupont Building Announcement of Pitch to LAFS 2023 Winners.
Be prepared to show your ticket at the entrance.
The 5 selected winners will get the following:
*All prizes are non-transferable
Applications Open
Applications Close
Winners randomly selected and contacted.
