Leaders of global fashion business and academia discussed issues and ideas that can push the industry forward.

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DDFC Talk: Creating Retail Spaces
DDFC Talk: Creating Retail Spaces

TIME: Thursday 26 Oct 2017, 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Bldg. 7
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Cesar Moukarzel – Senior Director-Commercialization,  MERAAS
Maha Abdul Rasheed – Designer/Owner, Bambah Boutique
Enrique Hormigo     – Co-Founder, Montroi
Moderated by Rue Kothari – Fair Director, Downtown Design

In Conversation with Mary Katrantzou and The Modist
In Conversation with Mary Katrantzou and The Modist

TIME: Thursday 26 Oct 2017, 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Bldg. 7
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Ghizlan Guenez – CEO and Founder, The Modist
Mary Katrantzou – International Fashion Designer
Moderated by Ritu Upadhyay, WWD

How Influencers are Changing the Fashion Landscape
How Influencers are Changing the Fashion Landscape

TIME: Friday 27 Oct 2017, 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Bldg. 7
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Lana El Sahely – Blogger/Founder, LArmoireDeLana.com
Alia Fawad – Director, ITP Live
Zeynab El-Helw – Blogger/Entrepreneur, Fashion Pirate
Ahmad Daabas – Entrepreneur / Founder of AMDmode
Moderated by Sujata Assomull – Consulting Fashion editor, Khaleej Times

Funding a Fashion Business: What Investors are Looking For
Funding a Fashion Business: What Investors are Looking For

TIME: Friday 27 Oct 2017, 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Bldg. 7
TALK:
Amjad Ahmad – Managing Partner, Precinct Partners
Kunal Kapoor – Founder, The Luxury Closet
Moderated by Sara Hamdan – Journalist

Psychology of Color
Psychology of Color

TIME: Thursday, 26 Oct 2017, 12:00 PM and Saturday 28 Oct 2017, 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Bldg. 7
TALK: Fatima Al Shirawi – Aesthetics Consultant, Gracious F

Reaching Buyers Online
Reaching Buyers Online

TIME: Saturday 28 Oct 2017, 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Bldg. 7
TALK: Simon Lock – Co Founder & CEO of Ordre.com

Life of a Front Row Fashion Critic: Godfrey Deeny
Life of a Front Row Fashion Critic: Godfrey Deeny

TIME: Saturday 28 Oct 2017, 7:30:00 PM
LOCATION: Bldg. 7
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Godfrey Deeny – Global Editor-in-Chief, Fashion Network
Moderated by Ritu Upadhyay

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LAST SEASON’S TALKS

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Tradeshows and Showrooms: Increasing Your Reach

TRADESHOWS AND SHOWROOMS: INCREASING YOUR REACH

TIME: March 23, Saturday, 14:00
LOCATION: Hall 3
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Etienne Cochet – GM, WSN Development: Who’s Next, Premiere Classe & Paris Sur Mode Tuileries
Ramzi Nakad – COO and Co-Founder, FFWD/EPIC
Clair Seffeen, Senior Buyer – Womenswear, Bloomingdales & Harvey Nichols
Janet Wong – Founder, Cabana Show
Zayan Ghandour – Creative Director, Zayan the Label
Moderated by Sujata Assomull

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DDFC Talk: See Now Buy Now - Can it Work?

DDFC TALK: SEE NOW BUY NOW – CAN IT WORK?

TIME: March 23, Thursday, 17:30
LOCATION: Hall 3
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Etienne Cochet – GM, WSN Development: Who’s Next, Premiere Classe & Paris Sur Mode Tuileries
Rania Masri – GM, Level Shoes, Chaloub Group
Bong Guerrero – CEO, Co-Founder FFWD
Firras Alwahabi – CEO, Faux Consultancy
Moderated by Ritu Upadhyay

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The Art of Digital Storytelling in Fashion

THE ART OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN FASHION

TIME: March 23, Thursday, 20:00
LOCATION: Hall 3
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Mansoor Mannbutte – Founder, Things by People
Daniel Coutinhu – CEO, Nowness
Moderated by Ruth Bradley

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E-commerce: How to Jump into the Online Marketplace - Presented by Samsung

E-COMMERCE: HOW TO JUMP INTO THE ONLINE MARKET PLACE – PRESENTED BY SAMSUNG

TIME: March 24, Friday, 16:30
LOCATION: Hall 3
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Maria Gold Knudsen – Head of Editorial & Style Content, Ounass.com
Ramy Assaf – Founder, Zbooni
Paul McGregor – Lecturer, London College of Fashion
Abdo Chlala – Vice President of Mobile Division, Samsung (MENA)
Moderated by Louise Nichol, Editor-in-Chief, Harpers Bazaar Arabia

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GETTING SMART ON FASHION

GETTING SMART ON FASHION

TIME: March 24, Friday, 19:00
LOCATION: Hall 3
TALK: Sarah Hermez – Founder, Creative Space Beirut

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Data is the New Black: Technology and Fashion

DATA IS THE NEW BLACK: TECHNOLOGY AND FASHION

TIME: March 25, Saturday, 17:30
LOCATION: Hall 3
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Eddie Mullon – Founder & CEO, Launchmetrics
Acile Sleiman, Head of Retail, eCommerce & Online Services, Google
Moderated by Ritu Upadhyay

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Building a Brand that Lasts: The Azza Fahmy Story

BUILDING A BRAND THAT LASTS: THE AZZA FAHMY STORY

TIME: March 25, Saturday, 20:00
LOCATION: Hall 3
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Amina Ghali
Moderated by Alison Tay, Grazia Middle East

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WORKSHOPS

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Baume et Mercier Stylist Workshop: Fashion - The Science of Colour

Baume et Mercier Stylist Workshop: Fashion – The Science of Colour

LOCATION: The Showcase
TIME: Friday, 21 October 2016, 17:30
WORKSHOP LEADER: Samantha Francis @styleisnecessity

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Baume et Mercier Stylist Workshop: Professional styling tips and tools: A guide to taking your personal style to another level

Baume et Mercier Stylist Workshop: Professional styling tips and tools: A guide to taking your personal style to another level

LOCATION: The Showcase
TIME: Sunday, 23 October 2016, 17:30
WORKSHOP LEADER: Salma Awwad @sawwad.fashion

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Baume et Mercier Stylist Workshop: Eclecticism - The Art of High Low Dressing

Baume et Mercier Stylist Workshop: Eclecticism – The Art of High Low Dressing

LOCATION: The Showcase
TIME: Saturday, 22 October 2016, 17:30
WORKSHOP LEADER: Teresa Karpinska @styledrifter

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