Taking place over three days in Xi’an, the WWD Global Fashion & Beauty Forum brings together a roster of leading influential thinkers from around the world to discuss innovation and emerging trends. The program includes one-to-one interviews, interactive panel sessions, and unmatched networking opportunities with WWD editors and top global executives.

Key topics include:

New Economies – geographic, demographic, and psychographic opportunities for fashion + beauty
Changing Expectations – traveling consumer, digital consumer, social consumer, conscious consumer, and “experience” consumer
Retail Experience – seamless customer journey, physical spaces reimagined, online omnipresence, and customer service redefined
Brand Exclusivity –local identity, individuality, authenticity, and sustainability
Design Eclecticism – design diversity within established fashion houses, emerging design talent in new markets, niche influences, and luxury reimagined

SAMPLE AGENDA

MAY 29
4:00- 7:45 pm  // Welcome Ceremony & Cocktail Reception, South Gate, Old City Wall

MAY 30
7:00-8:00 am // Breakfast
8:00-10:00 am // WWD Forum, Session 1
10:00-10:30 am // Networking Break
10:30 am-12:30 pm // Session 2
12:30-1:45 pm // Lunch
1:45-3:45 pm // Session 3
3:45-4:15 pm // Networking Break
4:15-5:45 pm // Session 4
6:00 pm // Cocktails

MAY 31

6:30 am -10:30 am // Breakfast

*Please note this is a sample agenda; subject to change

Click to view 2016 event information and speaker lineup.