November 07, 2024
Arrivals, Cocktails + Seating
Opening Remarks
- Opening remarks, introductions and welcome
- Setting the scene: ahead of GFA’s participation in CIIE (China International Import Expo) on 8 November 2024
- Celebrating global community as the key to collective action
-
Lynn FuCEO, Chinamind NEXT
Unlocking The Next Level
Opening Keynote
- An introduction to Global Fashion Agenda’s vision, mission and reach
- From innovation to impact:15 years of accelerating impact to create a net positive fashion industry
- Unlocking the next level by fostering meaningful industry collaboration at scale towards urgent climate goals
-
Federica MarchionniCEO, Global Fashion Agenda
Accelerating The Transition
Dialogue
• For the first time, Global Fashion Summit is in China after international editions in other regions
• As a key player in global fashion, China is vital for industry transformation towards sustainability
• Global exchange in turbulent times: the power of international collaboration
-
Johannes NeubacherCCO and Co-founder, WWD China
-
Federica MarchionniCEO, Global Fashion Agenda
Ambition to Action
Dialogue
- Celebrating the intersection of fashion, nature and climate leadership with a focus on action and tangible impact
- Future vintage: navigating luxury product’s inherent longevity
- Dynamic differentiators: preserving the craft of true luxury in an ever-changing global context
-
Lena YangCo-founder & Vice Chairman, WWD China
-
Liliana LucioniPresident, COACH China
-
Sonia CarpentierManaging Director, Piaget China
Shaping Sustainable Retail
Dialogue
- With the development of iconic cultural landmarks, how can retail properties drive sustainability in the fashion sector?
- Optimizing efforts: leveraging efficiencies using data analytics, AI and green logistics solutions
- Encouraging responsible consumption with shoppers across a diverse portfolio of retail formats
-
Johannes NeubacherCCO and Co-founder, WWD China
-
Zhang ShenyuChairman, Shanghai Bailian Group Co., Ltd. (Bailian Inc.)
Circularity at Scale
Panel discussion
- From greenhouse gas emissions to water, how is fashion moving to a circular ecosystem today?
- Moving away from take-make-waste: sharing a fashion sector status on the circular approach
- Building new fashion systems: products, supply chains and customer journeys
-
Faith RobinsonHead of Content, Global Fashion Agenda
-
Rex HeSr. Managing Director, Target Sourcing Services, Shanghai
-
Tana DaiGeneral Manager, Erdos Cashmere Group
-
Jessica WilhelmssonPresident, H&M Group Production China and Southeast Asia, H&M Group
-
Michael CaiDirector, Operations & Supply Chain, Décor Global
Closing Remarks
- Unlocking the next level through global alliances
- Looking ahead
- Thanking the community for a wonderful evening
-
Lynn FuCEO, Chinamind NEXT
-
Federica MarchionniCEO, Global Fashion Agenda