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