Session at Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami cover a wide range of topics presented by successful members of the apparel industry or government. Topics include Fashion, Sourcing, Logistics, Marketing, Best Practices, Government/Trade Agreements and more.
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2018 Featured Sessions
May 21, 2018
China Moving West: From Beijing to South Florida
May 21, 2018
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Clay E. Hickson Consular Zhou Zhencheng Councilman Alix Desulme
Larry M. Spring, Jr. CPA Shanjie Li
Join our panelists for a discussion on how China’s growing economy impacts the World. Miami-based economist, China-born Dr. Shanjie Li, CEO American Da Tang Group, will join Councilman Alix Desulme and City Manager Larry M. Spring from the City of North Miami and members of the Chinese government to discuss how China’s $10 trillion economy, growing at 7 percent annually is bringing about entrepreneurial expansion around the globe. Clay Hickson – Vice President of Strategy and Business Development – Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) will host the panel.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Peter Quinter
Understanding how and why U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducts country of origin verifications for free trade agreement compliance, anti-dumping duty investigations, and tariff classification decisions.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Clay E. Hickson Danielle Santos Jenna Pires
Monica Escobar-Hertzoff
Share perspectives on how social compliance has become a sourcing imperative during this roundtable discussion with peers, government officials, and social compliance specialists. Clay Hickson – Vice President of Strategy and Business Development – Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) will lead the discussion on suppliers selling to customers, and the conditions such as price and quality and lead time, that must be met before a sale can commence. Also on the featured panel will be Danielle Santos – Director of Sourcing – Perry Ellis International, Jenna Pires – Senior Manager – Intertek, and Monica Escobar-Hertzoff – Senior Manager of Compliance and Training for Americas – (WRAP). Pre-conditions and social compliance have lead to both suppliers and buyers, brands and retailers demonstrating their abidance to the principles of ethical sourcing.
12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Jeff Streader
Global industry veteran Jeff Streader will discuss a critical component for success in today’s Omni-Channel world – an aligned Supply Chain. He will share his view on a successful playbook including an end-to-end workflow that builds accountability and partnership between the Design Chain and
Supply Chain, including all external partners. Jeff emphasizes the magnitude
of understanding today’s digital consumer as not only unique, but in control
of the brand journey; and the uncompromising need to build a responsive,
data-driven value chain.
01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
SAL KHOKHAR
Global Brand Strategist & Licensing Veteran Sal Khokhar will discuss the changing landscape of consumer behavior and what manufacturers, brands, and retailers can do to remain relevant. Understanding the alignment of technology with experiential retail is the leading challenge facing CEO’s today. Sal as a leading expert in International retail expansion focuses on what is working for brands around the world and how manufacturers can capture a larger market share beyond private label, how brands can develop category extensions without brand dilution, and how new designers can build direct to customer experiences passing over the old wholesale model. The journey of building a profitable business in fashion and growing your brand globally still starts with a great product, but today the journey to success just might require GPS.
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
David Banfield Eric Olafson Robert Barceló
Join Robert Barceló – Port Everglades Senior Manager of Business Development, David Banfield, Florida East Coast Railway Assistant Vice President International Sales, Eric Olafson, Port of Miami Dade Director Global Trade & Business Development, as these seasoned Florida transportation leaders weigh in on transportation aspects of the apparel industry.
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Moishe Mana
Mr. Moishe Mana, CEO Mana Group, who will detail how Apparel Textile Sourcing is the next step towards Mr. Mana’s vision of creating an Asia-Latin America trade hub in Wynwood that will turn Miami into the Hong Kong of the Americas.
03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Avedis Seferian
Avedis Seferian, President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), examines why responsible sourcing is more important than ever and what companies need to do in order to ensure business continuity and competitive success.
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Ben Mead
Consumers Increasingly want to know the who, what, when, where, and how a product was made and they expect brands and manufacturers to deliver this information quickly and simply. This session will highlight recent research into what consumers want, discuss trends across the industry, and highlight some practical solutions to create a short cut to delivering on consumer expectations in a model that can scale across the supply network.
May 22, 2018
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Christine Daal
Are you starting a fashion business and wondering where to start? Are you looking for financial growth through a crowdfunding campaign? If so, this seminar is for you! Christine Daal, founder and coach of Fashion Angel Warrior will walk you through all the tools you will need to manufacture a line from start to finish. Give you a comprehensive overview of the strategies you need to run a successful campaign, properly plan for a photoshoot, promote your campaign, and continue to raise money after your campaign is over and more.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Ginger Harris Maria Tettamanti Ria Michelle
Valeria Barrientos
Moderated by Maria Tettamanti of The Wordy Girl, fellow Miami “It-Girl” bloggers/influencers Ginger Harris from Electric Blogarella, Ria Michelle of Ria Michelle and Valeira Barrientos of The Urban Gal will discuss: The cardinal rules of blogging; How brands can reach bloggers for collaborations; Social Media hacks; How Instagram is changing the landscape of fashion/retail; and How to start a blog.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Frances Harder
Attend this seminar to avoid costly mistakes. Why do some brands succeed, and others fail? Many well-known designer brands have gone “under” due to poor strategies, lack of market annalist and business practices. Our speaker will share her years of experiences (both good and bad) in the fashion industry and help you understand and prepare yourself to build a lasting and profitable brand.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Danié Gómez Ortigoza
Danié Gómez Ortigoza is a popular S/M Influencer aka Journey of a Braid and former fashion editor of Glamour Mexico and Pablo Arbelaez, Director of Istituto Marangoni.
12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Don’t Miss the Runway at Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami. The event will have three showcases: featuring evening gowns to swimwear! The first showcase will present designs from Fashion Students from the Miami International University of Art & Design, and the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College. The second showcase will present looks from some of Miami top talent including Julian Chang, Krelwear, Bianca Colleti, Petit Pois, Perry Ellis, Lucky In Love, Peace Love World, and more. And the third group will showcase looks from exhibiting manufacturers! Get ready for an exciting and eclectic mix of fun and fashion!
02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Asanyah Davidson Charlene Parsons Pamela Fuertes
Rene Ruiz Tammy Aposto Viviana Gabeiras
Miami’s top educators, fashion designers, and industry experts will host a panel to discuss the state of fashion in South Florida; how it’s grown and where it’s going. Charlene Parsons Asanyah Davidson Pamela Fuertes Tammy Apostol Viviana Gabeiras Rene Ruiz
02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Danielle Garno
Danielle N. Garno, a shareholder in the Miami Litigation Practice of international law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., will provide guidance about working with influencers that make sense for a brand, establishing and nurturing relationships with influential partners that can help the brand grow, integrating influencers into your marketing strategy and ensuring that influencers are following FTC guidelines.
03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Gabriella Smith Mario Braghieri Monica Escobar-Hertzoff
Sophie Zembra
Gabriella Smith co-founder of The UpCycle Project, a platform that encourages creatives, designers and students to rethink the wastage that is created by the fashion industry through re-using or ‘upcycling’ textiles, will host a panel on the realities of sourcing sustainable materials though different perspectives: Education, Certification and Design. Also including Mario Braghieri, senior design professor at Istituto Marangoni Miami, Monica Escobar-Hertzoff, Senior Manager of compliance and Training for the Worldwide Responsible Accredited production (WRAP), and Sophie Zembra, Founder and CEO of Antidote, a world curated selection of exclusive fashions made with respect, online and in-store.
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Alessandra Gold Claudia Rego Liz Nieves
Martu E. Freeman-Parker Roxana Frontini-Gilg
Our goal for Fashion Talks Miami is to share information, insight from our seasoned apparel industry professional in South Florida. Our intention for each attendee is to leave every month inspired, informed with information and tools to build and promote their businesses. We also want to encourage our community of creative people to stay connected.
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Beth Sobol Charlotte Gallogly Dr. Andrew Burnstine
Richard Shapiro
Join Beth Sobol, President of the Fashion Business Association of America as she discusses the business of fashion with industry experts Charlotte Gallogly, President – World Trade Center Miami, Richard Shapiro – Author and President – The Center for Client Retention, and TV Host and Fashion Expert Dr. Andrew Burnstine, PhD – AKA “Dr. Fashion”, Educator.
May 23, 2018
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Frances Harder
Understanding the many components involved in costing a garment correctly will be the key to your company’s success. There are many methods of calculating your wholesale selling price. Whichever method you choose, your final calculations must result in a profit margins, and ultimately undermine the survival of your business. Taking an order and not having the funds to produce is also a financial disaster that will effect your costs and undermine your brands survival.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Andres Saldias
East Africa is an emerging sourcing destination for apparel. Learn about the full value proposition of this dynamic region, from competitive pricing – including duty-free shipment to the U.S. under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) – to reliable suppliers of quality garments (denim, woven, knits).
11:45 AM - 12:30 AM
Celia María Hernández Dunia Miranda-Mauri Lucia Aguilar Puga
Max Rodriguez Guillen
Miami is the gateway to trade with Latin America. Join members of Latin American trade organizations as they discuss the benefits to sourcing apparel and textiles. The panel will include Celia María Hernández , Investment Promotion Specialist Proesa El Salvador, , Ladhy Gagnon , Market Specialist Trade Office of Peru in Miami – OCEX,
Lucia Aguilar Puga , Deputy Trade and Investment Commissioner ProMexico Miami, and Dunia Miranda-Mauri , Trade Commissioner Guatemala Trade & Investment Office.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Alessandra Gold
Join award-winning Brazilian-born, Miami-based designer Alessandra Gold, the worldwide Creative Director for the international sneaker brand KRUZIN, and the brand’s International Director of Corporate and Business Development initiatives for the US and non-Asian markets as she puts entrepreneurs, designers and start-ups to the test. Think your biz is ready for the big time in design or fashion? Do you dare to be an entrepreneur…a fashion icon…a role model…a success…an influencer…a business daredevil? Then dare to step up and sit in Alessandra’s ‘Daredevil Chair’ and get put to the test.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Max Rodriguez Guillen
The Quality Edge: Peru’s Competitive Advantage
作为加拿大展和迈阿密展的重要合作方，美国JPC公司旗下拥有两大主力B2B电商平台，它们分别是Toptenwholesale.com（北美最大的批发广告平台）和Manufacturer.com（北美最大的B2B贸易平台）。这两大网站所拥有的买家数据库是加拿大展在过去三年中取得成功的重要依靠。为帮助商务部加拿大展中国品牌宣传项目的参与品牌在北美商圈获得更大知名度和获得更多商机，我会委托美国JPC公司在其B2B网站为品牌宣传活动及参与品牌建立了宣传网站，希望通过北美采购商熟悉的电商平台将参与活动的中国品牌推介给更多北美客户，为中国品牌带来更多商机。
北美B2B网站宣传网页：7300元人民币/年，作为展商已享受50%的年费优惠。
网站名称：TopTenWholesale.com和Manufacturer.com
在北美知名B2B电商网站建立贵司专属推介宣传页面, 有利于展商年度常态化宣传和展前展后买家推介联系。每年将有全球200万买家关注贵司宣传页面，贵司产品将获得每月500万次专业买家浏览量。
以国际客商更熟悉的形象推介展商，享受展会Match-making贸易对接服务。
（以下是两B2B网站宣传页面截屏）
1、常熟服装城（Changshu Garment Town）
（1）TopTenWholesale.com:
https://www.toptenwholesale.com/companies-chanshugarmentstownofchina
（2）Manufacturer.com: http://www.manufacturer.com/changshugarmentstownofchina-supplier
2、鹿王（King Deer）
TopTenWholesale.com:
https://www.toptenwholesale.com/companies-kingdeer
（2）Manufacturer.com:
http://www.manufacturer.com/kingdeer-supplier
3、红豆（HOdo）
（1）TopTenWholesale.com:
https://www.toptenwholesale.com/companies-hodojiangsuhongdouimpexpcoltd
（2）Manufacturer.com:
http://www.manufacturer.com/hodojiangsuhongdouimpexpcoltd-supplier
4、宁波合益（Sanyi）
（1）TopTenWholesale.com:
https://www.toptenwholesale.com/companies-sanyicoatjacket
（2）Manufacturer.com:
http://www.manufacturer.com/sanyicoatandjacket-supplier
5、宁波市纺（Esback）
（1）TopTenWholesale.com:
https://www.toptenwholesale.com/companies-esback
（2）Manufacturer.com:
http://www.manufacturer.com/esback-supplier
6、波司登（Bosideng）
（1）TopTenWholesale.com:
https://www.toptenwholesale.com/companies-bosideng
（2）Manufacturer.com:
http://www.manufacturer.com/bosideng-supplier
7、浙江省纺（Lark）
（1）TopTenWholesale.com:
https://www.toptenwholesale.com/companies-lark
（2）Manufacturer.com:
http://www.manufacturer.com/lark-supplier
8、上海申达（Shenda）
（1）TopTenWholesale.com:
https://www.toptenwholesale.com/companies-shenda
（2）Manufacturer.com:
http://www.manufacturer.com/shenda-supplier