TRADE SHOW
Las Vegas Seminar Calendar
AUGUST 16
“Knowing the Ins and Outs of Sourcing: A Primer for New and Mid-Size Brands and Retailers,” a panel featuring Daisy & Blu CEO Sherry West; About Sources President Susan Power; White Plum Founder/Creative Director Hilary Zwahlen; Shinyhub.com CEO Justin Chen; and moderator Frances Harder, president of Fashion Business Inc.
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
1–2 p.m.
The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) Presents “How to Build a Frontline That Will Build Your Bottom Line,” featuring Mel Kleiman, certified consultant and author of “Hire Tough, Manage Easy”
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
1–2:15 p.m.
The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) Presents “The Nordstrom Way to Customer Service Excellence,” featuring Robert Spector, founder of Robert Spector Consulting and author of “The Nordstrom Way: The Inside Story of America’s Number One Customer-Service Company”
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
2:30–3:45 p.m.
“The New Tech/Smart Textile Movement: A Seminar for Beginners to Industry Leaders,” a panel featuring Columbus Consulting Partner Nancy Marino, AATCC Technical Director Diana Wyman, North Carolina State University Assistant Industry Liaison Tom Snyder, WWA Advisors Wearable Technology Services’ Despina Papadopoulos and moderator David Hinks, interim dean of North Carolina State College of Textiles
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
2:30–3:30 p.m.
The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) Presents “Demystifying Business Valuation for Independent Footwear Retailers,” featuring Theresa Zeidler-Shonat, manager, director of business valuation practice at Smith & Gesteland LLP
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
“Tools for Bringing Your Brand to Life in Social Media,” featuring Noah Buck, client strategist with Matte Black
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
4–5 p.m.
“American Small Batch Manufacturing,” a panel featuring Maker’s Row Founder and CEO Matthew Burnett, DNA Group Factory Founder and CEO Alex Snyder, Maker’s Row Founder and CMO Tanya Menendez, JLD Studios founder Jennifer Diana, and Modern Vice Founder Jordan Adoni
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
5:30–6:30 p.m.
AUGUST 17
Sterne Agee Presents “Fall ’15 And Spring ’16 Women’s Fashion Trend Outlook,” featuring Shoe Carnival EVP and GMM Carl Scibetta, Caleres CEO and Chairman Diane Sullivan, M-82 Stylist and Designer George McCracken, and moderator Sam Poser, managing director of Sterne Agee CRT
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
8–9 a.m.
“New Store Seminar: Know Your Show Floor ABCs,” featuring Global Purchasing Companies Director Mercedes Gonzalez and MAGIC Retail Specialist Sandy Shapiro
Las Vegas Convention Center
Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
9–10 a.m.
“Wearables Are Not Just for Techies but for the Fashion Industry as Well,” featuring Sandra Lopez, director of strategic alliances for fashion at Intel
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Pensole Footwear Design Academy Presents “The Future of Footwear: Design and Technology,” featuring D’wayne Edwards, founder of the Pensole Footwear Design Academy
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
10–11 a.m.
“Believable Branding: Creating Authentic Influencer Partnerships,” a panel featuring Swim Social Account Executive Jordan-Risa Santos, By Lisa Linh manager and blogger Lisa Linh, Polka Dots & Sailor Stripes founder/blogger Ashley Guyatt, and moderator Noah Buck, client strategist at Matte Black
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 73012
10:30–11:30 a.m.
“Follow the Path to Global Success,” a panel featuring Joshua Teitelbaum, deputy assistant secretary for textiles, consumer goods and materials at the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration; Steven Willoughby, marketing manager at Dupont; and moderator Julia Hughes, president of the United States Fashion Industry Association
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N251
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Footwear News Presents “Spring ’16 Trends Discussion,” a panel featuring H Williams designer and founder Heather Williams; The Brooklyn Footwear Company cofounders Jury Artola and Olga Grib; and moderator Christian Allaire, assistant fashion editor of Footwear News
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
11 a.m.–noon
Fashion Snoops Presents “Women’s Global Trend Stories + Cultural Connections For F/W 16/17,” featuring Melissa Moylan, creative director—womenswear for Fashion Snoops
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
“Flexible Free Trade: What Is in the Pipeline That Could Affect Where You Source?” a panel featuring Eric Randrasana, special adviser on AGOA to the president of the Republic of Madagascar; Edward Hertzman, publisher of Sourcingjournal.com; Joan Mudget, director supply-chain excellence for WWA Advisors; Rajiv Malik, board member, Made in a Free World / former VP global sourcing at Gap Inc. and Old Navy; and moderator Tom Travis, managing partner with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N251
Noon–1 p.m.
“Show Me the Money!” featuring Paul Erickson, VP of client services for RMSA
Las Vegas Convention Center
Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
Noon–1 p.m.
“Evolution From Blogger to Brand With Emily Schuman of Cupcakes & Cashmere,” featuring Emily Schuman, founder of Cupcakes & Cashmere, and Noah Buck, client strategist with Matte Black
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 73012
1–2 p.m.
Modern Pulse and The Bromley Group Present: “The Art Of Footwear Success: The 3 Most Influential Elements to Build Your Footwear Business,” a panel featuring Modern Pulse Principal Partner and Business Adviser Len Pesko, Modern Pulse Principal Partner and Product Specialist Deborah Cianciotta, The Bromley Group Principal Karen Bromley, and The Bromley Group Creative Director R. Scott French
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, WSA@MAGIC, Booth 91400
1–2 p.m.
“Desirable Wearables: The Future Is Here,” featuring Syuzi Pakchyan, founder of Fashioningtechnology.com and user experience lead for BCGDV
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
1:30–2:30 p.m.
“Shopthefloor: The Digital Marketplace That’s Transforming How You Shop,” featuring Vince Tsai, SVP and general manager of Shopthefloor, UBM Advanstar
Las Vegas Convention Center
Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
1:30–2:30 p.m.
“Discovering S/S 2016 Trends From Trade Shows and European Retail: Key Learnings for Retail Sell-Through” presented by Trendstop
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
2:45–3:45 p.m.
“Fashion in Flux: The Ongoing Flow Toward the Future With a Focus on Spring 2016,” featuring The Doneger Group Creative Director David Wolfe
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N237
3–4 p.m.
“How to Open and Run a Successful Retail Store,” featuring Mercedes Gonzalez, director of Global Purchasing Companies
Las Vegas Convention Center
Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
3–4 p.m.
‘Making Paper: A Sales-Driven Approach to Collaborating With Influencers,” a panel featuring Vanilla Extract blogger Nichole Ciotti; Stiletto Beats blogger Emily Cholakian; Linh Winn blogger Linh Nguyen; and moderator Noah Buck, client strategist with Matte Black
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 73012
3–4 p.m.
Apparel Magazine’s 9th Annual Sourcing Summit: “Breakthroughs in Sourcing From Concept to Delivery,” a panel featuring Levi Strauss & Co. VP Product Development and Sourcing Bryan Riviere; Cabela Senior Director of Commercialization Adi Zukerman; Homtex Inc. President Jeremy Wootten; Kurt Salmon partner Cort Jacoby; and moderator Tony Ward, senior partner with Kurt Salmon
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N251
3:30–5 p.m.
“What’s Your Story? Branding & Marketing Essentials in the Digital Age,” featuring Matthew Thornton, principal of Armchair Studio LLC
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
4–5 p.m.
“Long Live Denim,” a discussion with Levi’s SVP Global Design Jonathan Cheung, Francois Girbaud, Lot Stock & Barrel founder and Art Director Benjamin Phillips, The Jean Shop founder Eric Goldstein, Nordstrom DMM Men’s Tina Aniversario, Isko Global Marketing Director Marco Lucietti, Flaunt founder and Publisher Luis Barajas, and WGSN’s Amy Leverton. Sponsored by WGSN, Flaunt and Moet Hennesey
Shanghai Lily at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino
5–7 p.m.
“It’s Not Only About Price: Sourcing for Profit While Being Ethical,” featuring Mercedes Gonzalez, director of Global Purchasing Companies
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
5:30–6:30 p.m.
AUGUST 18
PDScommerce Presents: “How to Boost Your Online Conversion Rates: What Sales Are You Leaving on the Table?” a panel featuring PDScommerce Senior Ecommerce Business Analyst Jennifer Conforti; BBC International VP of International Sales Seth Campbell; Klarna North America CEO Brian Billingsley; Avalara Partner Sales Manager Michelle Baggett; and moderator Kevin Kennedy, founder and CEO of PDScommerce
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
8–9 a.m.
“Game Changer: The Stretchable Electronic Ink Enabling Smart Clothing,” featuring Dr. Michael Burrows, segment manager for Dupont
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
9–10 a.m.
“How to Compete With Department Stores,” featuring Paul Erickson, VP Client Services with RMSA
Las Vegas Convention Center
Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
9–10 a.m.
The NPD Group Presents: “Fashion and Athletic Footwear—2015 Review and Outlook,” a panel featuring Matt Powell, vice president, industry analysis sports and leisure trends for The NPD Group, and Beth Goldstein, executive director and industry analyst for The NPD Group
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, Room S229
9–10 a.m.
American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Presents: “The Promulgation of State Chemical Regulations—Where Does It End?” featuring Nate Herman, vice president of international trade for the AAFA
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, WSA@MAGIC, Booth 91400
10–11 a.m.
Special Session: “Doing The Right Thing Now for Fashion’s Future,” a panel featuring Eileen Fisher Director of Social Consciousness Amy Hall; Fashion 4 Development Senior Adviser on Sourcing and Innovations and PVH Corp. Senior Director of Global Sourcing/Innovation and Product Development Jeanine Ballone; Made in a Free World CEO Justin Dillon; and moderator Katherine Stein, director of international business development, SGS Consumer Goods & Retail
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N251
10–11 a.m.
“It’s Only Fashion: Empowering Creativity With Female Voices,” a panel featuring Katharine Brandes, cofounder and creative director of BB Dakota; Lauren Osterstock, consulting director of branded content for BB Dakota; and moderator Barbara Ende, president of the Sycamore Marketing Group Inc.
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
10:30–11:30 a.m.
“The Influencer Campaign Checklist,” a panel featuring Matte Black Brand and Editorial Marketing Manager Delanie Billman; Swim Social Account Executive Jordan-Risa Santos; By Lisa Linh manager and blogger Lisa Linh; and moderator Noah Buck, client strategist with Matte Black
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 73012
10:30–11:30 a.m.
If You Are Importing Anything—You Need to Know the New Rules,” featuring Laurie Mease, international trade specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA)
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N251
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
“Grow Your Business With Email and Social Media,” featuring Ron Cates, digital marketing expert with Constant Contact
Las Vegas Convention Center
Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
Noon–1 p.m.
“How to Enrich the Online Shopping Experience With Curation, Storytelling and Editorial Content: A Q&A With Styled By Noir Founder Stephanie Jenkins,” featuring Stephanie Jenkins, founder of Styled By Noir, and moderator Marcy Medina, West Coast Bureau Chief of WWD
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 73012
Noon–1 p.m.
“Jumping Into Omni-Channel: Doing It Now,” featuring Jeff Streader, former COO of Billabong, and Brett Trent, SVP of digital retail for Rue21
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N251
12:30–1:30 p.m.
“Wearable Innovators: The Intersection of Technology and Fashion,” featuring Madison Maxey, cofounder of Thecrated.Com
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) Presents “Omnisourcing in an Omni-Channel World,” featuring Matt Priest, FDRA President, and N. Mohan, Vice President of Tata International
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall, Level 2, WSA@MAGIC, Booth 91400
2–3 p.m.
Must Attend: “How to Build a Footwear Empire,” a panel featuring Titan Industries CEO Andrea Bernholtz; Shoesareyou.com footwear expert Meghan Cleary; Titan Industries Design Director Nicolas Huneault; and moderator Barbara Ende, president of Sycamore Marketing Group Inc.
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N251
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Fashion Snoops Presents “Men’s Global Trend Stories + Cultural Connections for F/W 16/17,” featuring Michael Fisher, creative director for menswear, lifestyle and culture at Fashion Snoops
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
2:30–3:30 p.m.
“How to Attract, Retain and Engage New Customers,” featuring Ron Cates, digital marketing expert with Constant Contact
Las Vegas Convention Center Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
3–4 p.m.
“Power of the Snap: Why Influencers are Flocking to Snapchat, and How Brands Can Get Involved,” panel featuring Vanilla Extract Blogger Nichole Ciotti; Linh Winn Blogger Linh Nguyen; Polka Dots & Sailor Stripes founder/blogger Ashley Guyatt; and moderator Noah Buck, client strategist for Matte Black
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 73012
3–4 p.m.
“Revealing Color’s New Direction for Autumn/Winter 2016/17—Pantone + AAATC,” featuring Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N251
3:45–4:45 p.m.
“How to Increase Your Profits Through Better Trend Execution: Translating Trend Concepts Into Successful Products for Fall 2016–17,” presented by Trendstop
Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
4:30–5:30 p.m.
“Social Media Is Like Owning a Store,” featuring Lindsay Anvik, CEO of See Endless Inc.
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
5:30–6:30 p.m.
AUGUST 19
“What Is EMV (Europay/ Mastercard/ Visa) and How Can I Be Prepared for The 10/1/15 Deadline?” featuring Colt Riley, VP of Operations for Big Hairy Dog Information Systems
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, Level 2, Room N250
10–11 a.m.
“Wow Customer Service,” featuring Mercedes Gonzalez, director of Global Purchasing Companies
Las Vegas Convention Center
Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
10–11 a.m.
“Social in Motion: The Rising Importance of Video,” a panel featuring Vanilla Extract Blogger Nichole Ciotti; Linh Winn Blogger Linh Nguyen; Polka Dots & Sailor Stripes Founder/Blogger Ashley Guyatt; and moderator Noah Buck, client strategist for Matte Black
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 73012
10:30–11:30 a.m.
“He Said/He Said Redux,” a panel featuring Alex Badia, fashion editor of WWD and fashion director of M Magazine; Christopher Kim, fashion editor of Yahoo Style; and moderator Chelsea Matthews, CEO and founder of Matte Black
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall, WWD Social House, Booth 73012
Noon-1 p.m.
“Your Top Eight Accessory Questions Finally Answered!” featuring Karen Giberson, president of the Accessories Council
Las Vegas Convention Center
Buyer’s Suite, Level 1, Room N115
Noon–1 p.m.