Profiting from next-gen business opportunities

Join the editors of WWD for a dynamic program focused on next-gen business opportunities across the beauty industry.  200+ executives from the most promising indie brands will come together with seasoned pros to share ideas that can move the market.

Topics will include:

• Discovering category-defining ideas that address unmet needs
• Identifying founders with the potential to bring innovative products and services to market
• Perfecting the pitch so that financial investors, strategics – and consumers get it
• Cultivating a passionate, loyal consumer following
• Building the best team to support an emerging brand
• Finding mentors to help navigate the startup terrain
• Getting the right tools to scale the business
• Raising the right capital at the right time

Spend one day – and benefit from years of beauty industry experience

Agenda

7:30-8:30 am // Registration & Breakfast

8:30 -10:00 am // Session I

10:00 -10:30 am // Direct Connect Networking

10:30 am -12:30 pm // Session II

12:30 -1:45 pm // Meet a Mentor Lunch

1:45 – 3:30 pm // Session III

3:30 – 4:00 pm // Direct Connect Networking

4:00 – 5:15 pm Session IV

5:15 pm Direct Connect Networking

*Agenda subject to change

Detailed agenda will be available on the event app on Oct 15