The Business of Fashion
About this Event
The Business of Fashion Conference is an empowering educational experience created for fashion designers, stylists, beauty professionals, models, content creators, retailers, and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to turn their passion into a profitable business.
This conference goes beyond creativity and explores the business side of the fashion industry. Through expert speakers, interactive discussions, and an esteemed panel, attendees will gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to build sustainable brands, increase their income, and grow successful businesses.
What attendees can expect:
- Inspiring keynote speakers and industry leaders.
- Practical business strategies for launching and scaling a fashion brand.
- Marketing, branding, and social media insights.
- Financial planning, pricing, and business management tips.
- Legal and intellectual property basics for creatives.
- Networking opportunities with designers, entrepreneurs, sponsors, retailers, and industry professionals.
- Panel discussions featuring successful fashion and business experts.
- Resources and actionable takeaways that can be implemented immediately.
- Opportunities to collaborate, build partnerships, and expand professional networks.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, The Business of Fashion Conference will equip you with the skills, connections, and inspiration to thrive in today's competitive fashion industry.
We will have a fashion show to close out the day.
Because great designers create fashion—but successful entrepreneurs build lasting brands.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
The Business of Fashion (The Founder)
Host: Shelley Jarrett
Info: My vision. My Why.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Insuring your Business
Host: Cardeen Williams
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:15 PM
Marketing
Host: MO
🕑: 12:25 PM - 12:45 PM
Sponsorships
Host: Andrew Terry Pasieka
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Keynote Speaker (How to Transform Creatives)
Host: Vivienne Barnes
Info: This presentation would focus on how creative vision can be transformed into a sustainable business through strategic partnerships, branding, community engagement, resilience, and long-term planning. The hope is that attendees will leave not only inspired but equipped with practical strategies they can begin implementing immediately in their own businesses.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
The Creatives (Panel Discussion)
Info: Break (Preparation for Fashion Show)
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Fashion Show (5 designers)
Info: List of designers on the runway to be announced
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 104.64 to CAD 1066.34
