Summer Fashion Summit

JUNE 1 — 2 , 2024
MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER

In Partnership With

SwimShow

A New Industry Event Unlike Anything Else!

Join us for the second annual Summer Fashion Summit to LEARN FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS.
an exclusive two-day conference bringing together top industry players in swimwear, resort wear fashion, and sustainability solutions.

the summit will feature insightful panel discussions and masterclasses on current trends, led by visionary leaders in design, business, publishing, technology, media, and PR.

What you’ll get

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    Explore new ideas and network with like-minded professionals in this intimate setting.

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    gain valuable insights and advice how to future-proof your brand and stay ahead of the curve.

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    connect with leaders, founders, swimwear buyers, and marketing executives from the most disruptive companies.

Your Hosts

NATALIJA DEDIC STOJANOVIC

summer fashion summit founder
paraiso miami swim week
Co-Founder and creative director

JUDY STEIN

SwimShow Executive Director

AGENDA

Summer Fashion Summit is proud to present two full days of unique and inspiring programming. Browse the agenda for what to expect.

*Topics and summaries subject to change.

Saturday, June 1

10:00 - 10:30 AM
Registration. Check in and get settled.

10:30 - 10:45 AM
Opening Remarks. Join us in kicking off Summer Fashion Summit!

10:45 - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion
presented by St. Thomas University
How to Stay Relevant in a Saturated
Market

11:30 - 12:30 PM
The Art of Trend Science: Trend Forecasting in the Digital Age
Presentation + 30-min Q&A session
Trendalytics

12:30 - 1:30 PM
COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK

1:30 - 2:30 PM
Panel DiScussion
Presented by SWimshow
Swim Lab Talk with WGSN

2:30 - 3:00 PM
COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK

3:00 - 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
presented by MANA Fashion Services
Transforming Retail with 'In-depth Consumer Insights' Enabled by AI


Sunday, June 2

10:00 - 10:30 AM
Registration. Check in and get settled.

10:30 - 10:45 AM
Opening Remarks.

10:45 - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Media Dynamics in Fashion:
Balancing Social & Traditional Channels


11:30 - 12:30 PM
Trend Forecasting
Presentation + 30-min Q&A session
WGSN

12:30 - 1:30 PM
COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK

1:30 - 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Beyond Green: The Future Trends and Innovations in Sustainable Fashion

2:30 - 3:00 PM
COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK

3:00 - 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
How to Drive Revenue Growth and
Foster Innovation


  • Trendalytics


    SATURDAY, JUNE 1
    11:30 - 12:30 PM

    Trendalytics leverages signals in Google Trends, social media, and ecomm market data to predict which trends are emerging and which have reached their peak.

  • WGSN


    SUNDAY, JUNE 2
    11:30 - 12:30 PM

    WGSN accurate forecasts provide global trend insights, expertly curated data and industry expertise to help their clients understand consumer behaviour and lifestyles.

2024 Panelists

Panel Discussion
How to Stay Relevant in a Saturated Market

MODERATOR: Ashlee Rzyczycki
Professor
St. Thomas University

Ivy Heilman
SWIMWEAR BUYER
Anthropologie

Somkele Idhalama
Chief Product officer
Andrea Iyamah

Tiziana Indelicato- MARTINEZ
brand strategisT

Presentation
The Art of Trend Science: Trend Forecasting in the Digital Age

KENDALL BECKER
fashion editor, trend forecaster, stylist, and strategic consultant

Panel Discussion Presented by Swim Show
Swim Lab Talk with WGSN

Francisca Cañas & Sofia Cañas
FOUNDERS
Ika Manu

MASA CURIC
FOUNDER
MASHA SWIM

Panel Discussion Presented by MANA Fashion Services
Transforming Retail with 'In-depth Consumer Insights' Enabled by AI

JULIE EVANS
Fashion Tech Strategist, Predictive Analytics Expert, Generative AI Speaker
SUSTALYTICS

ED johnson
principal/partner
Retail & Consumer Products
Deloitte Consulting LLP

Dr. Michael Mannino
Director of Ai Center
Miami Dade College

Tim Baxter 
Former Express CEO

Opening Remarks 
Martu Freeman-Parker
Managing Director
Mana Fashion Services

Moderator
Matilda Kalaveshi, MBA
Director of Brands
Mana Fashion Services 

MODERATOR: Kendall Becker
FASHION EDITOR, TREND FORECASTER

Alle Fister
FOUNDER
BOLLARE

Amy Dang Stojanovic
Professor of Social Media Strategy UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Sylvie McCallum
Chief Marketing Officer
SEAFOLLY

Presentation
Trend Forecasting with WGSN

rebecca saygi
trend forecaster
wgsn

Panel Discussion Presented
Beyond Green

MODERATOR: John James Muller
FOUNDER
JOHN JAMES PR

Cal Kennedy
Seaman Paper/Vela

Zoë Scharf Schulze
VP of Marketing, Miracle Brands Corporate Ecom Division, Swim USA

Steve Philpott
CEO
Bond-Eye AustraliA

Sophie Henderson-Smart
FOUNDER
Saint SOMEBODY

Adriana Manzano
FOUNDER
APPLOD

Panel Discussion
Media Dynamics in Fashion: Balancing Social & Traditional Channels

Ron Grundland
CEO
GOTTEX

Courtney Culbreath
Associate Director of Corp. Social Responsibility & Diversity and Inclusion at guess

Panel Discussion
How to Drive Revenue Growth and Foster Innovation

ELOISE MONAGHAN
Founder & Creator of Honey Birdette & Founder of BVRGRP

MODERATOR:
Tim Moore
Executive Vice President
Hilldun Corporation

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Includes series of panel discussions and masterclasses on June 1 or June 2.

Single and multi-day passes available.

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