8:00 am-9:00 am

Registration

9:10 am-9:40 am

Access Granted: Standing Out & Unlocking Opportunities

Breaking into the beauty and fashion industry requires more than talent, it requires preparation, relationships, persistence, and the ability to stand out in a competitive marketplace. Join executives, creatives, and industry leaders as they share the experiences, strategies, and pivotal moments that helped shape their careers.

• Jennifer Dennard-Regional Human Resources Business Partner at Sephora

9:40 am-10:10 am

The Power of Influence: Power, Presence, & Influence in Global Brands

What does it take to lead with influence at the highest levels of global business? Join Pamela Culpepper as she shares lessons from her remarkable career spanning corporate leadership, entertainment, and luxury. From leading iconic brands to serving on the Board of Directors for Prada, Pamela will offer candid insights on executive leadership, building influence, navigating pivotal career moments, and creating a legacy that extends beyond the title.

• Pamela Culpepper-Managing Partner at CAA, Executive Search/Non-Executive Director on The Prada S.p.A. Board
• Dedrick Thomas-CEO and Founder of Hideoki Bespoke

10:15 am-10:45 am

Brand Heat: Marketing, Influence, & Consumer Engagement

The world’s most influential beauty & fashion brands don’t just sell products; they build communities, shape culture, and create lasting consumer connections. From brand strategy & storytelling to social media, influencer partnerships, public relations, & consumer insights, this conversation explores the business functions driving today’s most recognizable brands.

10:50 am-11:20 am

Fueling Growth: Capital, Partnerships, & Scaling Brands

Building a successful brand requires more than a great product; it takes the right capital, strategic partnerships, and a clear growth plan. Join investors, business leaders, and ecosystem partners as they share how founders can access funding, build meaningful partnerships, and leverage public and private resources to scale sustainable businesses.

11:30 am-12:10 pm

Lunch & Networking

12:15 pm-12:45 pm

From Buzz to Buy-In: Marketing, Influence & Consumer Engagement

In today’s crowded marketplace, capturing attention is only the beginning. The most successful beauty and fashion companies turn compelling stories, cultural moments and meaningful consumer connections into lasting loyalty and measurable growth. This conversation explores how marketers, founders and creative professionals use brand strategy, social media, public relations, experiential marketing, content and influential partnerships to move audiences from awareness to action.

Through perspectives from corporate marketers, entrepreneurs and creative collaborators, attendees will learn how campaigns are developed, how companies identify the right voices and cultural opportunities, and what transforms short-term buzz into sustained consumer engagement and business results.

12:50 pm-1:20 pm

Hollywood Glam: The Creative Talent Behind the Camera

The most unforgettable moments in entertainment don’t happen by chance, they’re brought to life by the creative professionals working behind the scenes. Join industry leaders as they pull back the curtain on the careers shaping film, television, music, celebrity, and live entertainment. From creative direction and costume design to hair, beauty, styling, and visual storytelling, this conversation explores how creative talent helps define culture, build iconic brands, and bring stories to life.