Miami Summit 2024

NOV. 10-12

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* Access to all conferences
* Access to break-out sessions and networking activities
* Access to the LAFS Pop Up
* Giftbag full of surprises.

ACCESS TO OUR THEMED CLOSING COCKTAIL PARTY, the most coveted event for Latin American fashion where we announce our Pitch to LAFS winners. Make sure to add this to your General Admission ticket!

ARE YOU A TRIBU MEMBER?
* Enjoy special pricing, express check-in and preferential seats.
* Access to all conferences.
* Access to break-out sessions and networking activities
* Access to the LAFS Pop Up
*Giftbag full of surprises
* Additionally you will have exclusive access to revisit our conferences in our Tribu Digital Library.

LAFS MIAMI

2024

Thank you for attending LAFS miami

This year, we’ve curated an exciting circuit within the Miami Design District, with our programming spread across some of the most iconic venues in the area.

Explore, engage, and connect in these dynamic spaces as we celebrate Latin American fashion and innovation.

Venues:

• Paradise Plaza November 9^th – 12^th
Registration, LAFS Pop-Up (open from 11/9 – 11/12, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM).

• Palm Court: November 10^th & 11^th
Registration, Intimate Talks.

• Istituto Marangoni Miami: November 10^th & 11^th
Intimate Talks and Workshops.

Agenda

Highlights

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9^TH

TIME	PARADISE PLAZA	IN-STORE EXPERIENCES
11 AM	Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony 30 Minutes – English
	Pre-Registration Opens
	LAFS Pop-Up Opens
1 PM		Eye-lifting treatment with Dr. Barbara Sturm at the Isa Grutman Flagship Store (3 Hour duration) Address: Miami Design District 151 NE 41st St #221
5 PM	Pre-Registration Closes
8 PM	LAFS Pop-Up Closes

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10^TH

TIME	PARADISE PLAZA	PALM COURT	ISTITUTO MARANGONI	IN-STORE EXPERIENCES
9 AM	ACTIVATION: Sound Healing with Pamela Padilla 30 Minutes – English LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required	Registration Opens:	INTIMATE TALK: Camino a la cima con las ganadoras del Pitch to LAFS 2023 Speakers: Paola Quintana – Fundadora de Paola Sighinolfi Chiara Machiavello – Fundadora de ESCVDO Moderación por Estefania Lacayo– Co-fundadora de LAFS & TRIBU by LAFS 1st Floor – 45-minute duration – Spanish
9 AM		INTIMATE TALK: Hecho en Colombia: Las claves del éxito de la moda colombiana Speakers: Sebastián Diez – Presidente ejecutivo de Inexmoda Maria Paz Gaviria – Gerente de plataformas de Bogotá Fashion Week y Directora de artBO Melissa Jaramillo – Cofundadora de Vístete de Colombia Moderación por Ana Beliza Mercado Brun – Editora y Curadora de moda & Fundadora de That Latin Gal 45-minute duration – Spanish
9:30 AM	ACTIVATION: Wellness Activation with Andrea Minski 30 Minutes – English LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
10 AM		INTIMATE TALK: Miami as an Entrepreneurial Hub Speakers: Patricia Ermecheo – Founder & CEO of OSOMTEX and Osom Brand María Cáceres Strauss – Co-Founder & Creative Director at JBQ Moderated by Rodner Figueroa Journalist & Fashion Designer. 45-minute duration – English	WORKSHOP: Q&A with Maria Williams Senior Buyer at Net-a-Porter 1st Floor – Room 405 – 1-hour duration – English LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
11 AM	LAFS Pop-Up Opens	INTIMATE TALK: Luxury, Leadership & Legacy: Insights for the Next Generation of Fashion Entrepreneurs – Powered by Kering Group Speakers: Ewa Abrams – President of Kering Americas Moderated by Eva Hughes Executive VP at Istituto Marangoni Miami, Former CEO at Condé Nast Mexico and Latin America & Former Editor-in-Chief at Vogue Mexico and Latin America 30-minute duration – English	WORKSHOP: Public Speaking Mastery: Crafting Compelling Messages with Ann Keil Dux Emmy-Winning Media Expert & Strategic Communications Consultant 4th Floor – Room 403-404 – 1-hour duration – English LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required	Special Treats by FINCA’S COFFEE at the Isa Grutman Flagship Store (4 hour duration) Address: Miami Design District 151 NE 41st St #221
12 PM		INTIMATE TALK: Nuevas generaciones: La influencia de las redes sociales en la actualidad Speakers: Sebastián Villalobos – Youtuber, Actor, Cantante, Modelo y Autor. Calle y Poche – Artistas – Autoras y Fundadoras de The Daily Date Xime Ponch – Creadora Digital Moderated by Lina Cáceres – Cofundadora de Latin World Entertainment 45-minutes duration – Spanish	WORKSHOP: Turning Your Audience into Profits: 10 Revenue Boosting Strategies Speakers: Marinés Duarte – Marketing & Communication Professional, Media Personality and Content Creator Memo Plehn – Senior Executive, Expert in Advertising Sales, Digital Media & Marketing 4th Floor – Room 405 – 1-hour duration – English LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
1-3 PM	LUNCH BREAK
3 PM		INTIMATE Leading Innovation in the Luxury Industry Speakers: Carolina Ortiz – Vice President PR & Communications for Miami, Latin America & the Caribbean at Tiffany & Co Natacha Lamour-Nahim – President of Hublot North America & Caribbean Moderated by Alexandra Wilkis Wilson – Co-founder of Clerisy Capital, Entrepreneur & Board Director 45-minutes duration – English	INTIMATE TALK: Beauty from the Inside Out: From a Scientific to a Holistic Perspective Speakers: Nathania Dominique – Co-founder of Furcy Botanik. Dr. Anthony Bared – Facial plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty and hair restoration Moderated by Dr. Marion Alvarez – Medical doctor specializing in aesthetic medicine 1st Floor – 45-minute duration – English
4 PM		INTIMATE TALK: Preserve Your Heritage and Conquer the World – Powered by GRANADO Rio de Janeiro Speakers: Sissi Freeman – Marketing and Sales Director at Granado Rio de Janeiro Moderated by Samantha Tams – Co-founder at LAFS & TRIBU by LAFS 30-minute duration – English	INTIMATE TALK: Mentores que marcan la diferencia: Formando a las estrellas del futuro Speakers: Andrea Salazar – Fundadora de Seta Inés Sheero – Co-fundadora de Unedited XYZ Pamela García – Gerente Senior en Desarrollo de Negocios en Latinoamérica en Authentic Moderación por Irma Martinez – Co-fundadora & Directora Creativa de TrendyGroup 1st Floor – 45-mn duration – Spanish
5 PM		INTIMATE TALK: The Future of Fashion: Insights from Stephanie Phair Speakers: Stephanie Phair – Former Group President at Farfetch & Former Chair of the British Fashion Council Moderated by Estefania Lacayo – Co-founder at LAFS & TRIBU by LAFS 30-minute duration – English	INTIMATE TALK: Cómo crecer y monetizar tu cuenta de Instagram con Antonio Torrealba – Ganador de Emmy experto en negocios digitales 1st Floor – 45-minute duration – Spanish
6 PM	Opening cocktail party presented by Maison Perrier and Lalo			Special Treats by Bubba’s Ice at the Isa Grutman Flagship Store (2 hour duration) Address: Miami Design District 151 NE 41st St #221
7 PM
8 PM	LAFS Pop-Up Closes

MONDAY NOVEMBER 11^TH

TIME	PARADISE PLAZA	PALM COURT	ISTITUTO MARANGONI	IN-STORE EXPERIENCES
9 AM		INTIMATE TALK: Mastering the Art of Fashion Curation & Merchandising Speakers: Caroline Huang Maguire – Senior Fashion Director at Shopbop Laure Hériad Dubreuil – Founder and CEO of The Webster Moderated by Donata Minelli Yirmiyahu – C-Suit Executive 45-minute duration – English	WORKSHOP: Storytelling: Cómo contar la historia de tu marca con Camila Galfione Escritora y Fundadora de Berry Tales Storytelling Boutique 4th Floor – Room 405 – 1-hour duration – Spanish Pre-Registration Required
9 AM
10 AM		INTIMATE TALK: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth: In Conversation with Michelle Stein Borgna – President at Stein Borgna Consultants LLC Moderated by Stacey Caldwell – Founder at Caldwell Creative Studio 45-minute duration – English	WORKSHOP: Cómo conquistar nuevos mercados con Alejandra Boland Consultora y especialista en internacionalización de negocios de moda 1st Floor – 1-hour duration – Spanish LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
11 AM	LAFS Pop-Up Opens	INTIMATE TALK: Victoria’s Secret: Embracing Diversity and Redefining the Future of Fashion. Powered by Victoria’s Secret Speakers: Antonio Campos – VP Concept, Victoria’s Secret & Pink Jessica Dennis-Capiraso – Senior Vice President Marketing VS Brand Susan Stipcianos – VS Partner, Co-founder at The Dream Team Agency Moderated by Samantha Tams – Co-founder at LAFS & TRIBU by LAFS 45-minute duration – English	WORKSHOP: Your U.S. Dream Roadmap: Comprehensive Visa and Business Setup Strategies for Professionals and Students Speakers: Danielle Garaicoechea – COO at American Venture Solutions Room 405 – 1-hour duration – English
12 PM		INTIMATE TALK: Building Brands and Connection on WhatsApp: In Conversation with Maren Lau – Regional Vice President, Latin America at Meta Moderated by Claudia Duran – Regional Managing Director for North America & Managing Director Endeavor Miami 30-minute duration – English
1-3 PM	LUNCH BREAK
3 PM		INTIMATE TALK: Building a Global Brand: Insights On Growth with Sarah Lee, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Glow Recipe Speakers: Sarah Lee – Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Glow Recipe Moderated by Sofía Agostini – Director of Brand Partnerships at Istituto Marangoni Miami 45-minute duration – English	WORKSHOP: PR: Crafting the Perfect Email Pitch with Veronica H. Speck – CEO & Founder VHS Ventures 4th Floor – Room 403-404 – 1-hour duration – English LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
4 PM		INTIMATE TALK: The Influence of Music in Fashion & Culture: Giulia Be – Singer, Songwriter & Actress Kanessa Tixe, Founder of TS Collective Moderated by Cata Balzano Multimedia Journalist 45-minute duration – English	WORKSHOP: How to Drive Sales on Meta Platforms with Charly Maltagliatti META’s Beauty, Fashion & Luxury Pan-Regional Client Partner 4th Floor – Room 405 – 1-hour duration – English LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
5 PM	Happy Hour Hosted by Promperú (2 hour duration)	INTIMATE TALK: Crafting the Luxury Experience: From Store Design to Customer Journey . Powered by Miami Design District Speakers: Alexandra Winokur – President Americas at Christian Dior Couture Moderated by Craig Robins – CEO & President at Dacra 30-minute duration – English	WORKSHOP: What do Trends Mean in 2025? Speakers: Jeff Carvalho – Co-founder Highsnobiety 1-hour duration – English
6 PM
6:30 PM				Cocktail Hour at Kirna Zabete (2 hour duration) Address: Miami Design District 106 NE 40th St
7 PM
8 PM	LAFS Pop-Up Closes

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12^TH

TIME	PARADISE PLAZA	MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT ASSOCIATES	ALFRED DUPONT BUILDING	IN-STORE EXPERIENCES
10 AM		Networking Session I – Make the most out of your networking experience! Location: Miami Design District Associates (3851 NE 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor) LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
11 AM	LAFS Pop-Up Opens	Networking Session II – Make the most out of your networking experience! Location: Miami Design District Associates (3851 NE 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor) LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
12 PM		Networking Session III – Make the most out of your networking experience! Location: Miami Design District Associates (3851 NE 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor) LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
1-3 PM	LUNCH BREAK
2 PM		Networking Session 2 PM – Make the most out of your networking experience! Location: Miami Design District Associates (3851 NE 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor) LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
3 PM		Networking Session IV – Make the most out of your networking experience! Location: Miami Design District Associates (3851 NE 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor) LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
4 PM		Networking Session V – Make the most out of your networking experience! Location: Miami Design District Associates (3851 NE 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor) LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required		Cocktail Hour at PatBO (2 hour duration) Address: Miami Design District 3918 NE 1st Ave
5 PM		Networking Session VI – Make the most out of your networking experience! Location: Miami Design District Associates (3851 NE 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor) LIMITED CAPACITY: Pre-Registration Required
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM	LAFS Pop-Up Closes		Closing Cocktail Party at Alfred Dupont Building (add on)

Agenda

Highlights

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9^TH
@ Paradise Plaza

The LAFS Pop up will open from Saturday to Tuesday.
• 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Sound Healing with Pamela Padilla @ Paradise Plaza

• 9:30 AM -10:30 AM Wellness Activation with Andrea Minski @ Paradise Plaza

• 10:30 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Paradise Plaza

• 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Pre-Check-In: Start your LAFS experience early at LAFS Pop up @ Paradise Plaza- Check in, collect your event ID, and receive your exclusive goodie bag.

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | LAFS Pop-Up: After checking in, explore the exclusive collections from our curated Latin American designers at Paradise Plaza.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10^TH

Kick off Talks and Workshops
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Annie Moves – Movement Class @Paradise Plaza. (included with your GA limited spaces available).

• 9:00 AM | Registration Opens: If you missed pre-check-in, stop by Palm Court to register and collect your event materials.

• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LAFS Talks: Join insightful discussions led by industry leaders at various venues across the Miami Design District. (More details to come) Palm Court & Marangoni
Workshops: Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops @ Istituto Marangoni Miami (workshops included with your GA limited spaces available).

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | LAFS Pop-Up Opens: Discover the collections and engage with brands throughout the day.

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Lunch: Connect with fellow attendees over lunch. (Stay tuned for details)

• 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LAFS Talks: Join insightful discussions led by industry leaders at various venues across the Miami Design District. (More details to come) @ Palm Court & Marangoni
Workshops: Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops @ Istituto Marangoni Miami (workshops included with your GA limited spaces available).

• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Opening Cocktail Party: Kick off the event in style at the LAFS Pop-Up, network, and enjoy an evening of fashion and fun.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 11^TH

• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
LAFS Talks: Dive into captivating conversations. (More details coming soon)@ Palm Court & Marangoni
Workshops: Continue building your skills in interactive sessions @ Istituto Marangoni Miami (workshops included with your GA limited spaces available).

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | LAFS Pop-Up Open: Explore all day long! @ Paradise Plaza

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Lunch: Another opportunity to engage with peers and industry leaders. (Details to follow)

• 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LAFS Talks: Join insightful discussions led by industry leaders at various venues across the Miami Design District. (More details to come) Palm Court & Marangoni
Workshops: Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops @ Istituto Marangoni Miami (workshops included with your GA limited spaces available).

• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | HAPPY HOUR HOSTED BY PROM PERU @ LAFS POP UP
Join us for cocktails celebrating Peruvian talent. Enjoy authentic Pisco Sours and savor traditional Peruvian dishes while connecting with designers, creators, and innovators.
• District Activities: Discover more activities happening around the Miami Design District throughout the day.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Join us for a cocktail at Kirna Zabete.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12^TH

• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Pitch to LAFS Competition (Closed Door): Pitch to LAFS finalist pitch their ideas to industry judges.

• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Networking Activations

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | LAFS Pop-Up: Last day to shop and explore the latest from our designers.

• 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Closing Ceremony Cocktail Party: Celebrate the culmination of LAFS Miami 2024 in grand style at the iconic Alfred I. Dupont Building. – (add on ticket)