Fashion, Technology & Wine
A joint initiative by Infor and Fortude
The highly anticipated 6th edition of our Fashion, Technology & Wine series will bring together top fashion industry leaders to explore and dissect the latest trends, innovations, and strategies reshaping the fashion industry today.
Hear from and network with key fashion industry leaders: Steve Madden, HH Brown, Burton and Alfred Dunner, and more.
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6th edition event details
18 July 2024
5.00 PM – 7.00 PM EST
Infor HQ – Rooftop,
New York
Join leading CIOs and CTOs as we discuss:
Igniting your fashion business through modern technology
- Improve customer experience by adopting trending technology like AI.
- Gain a competitive edge by leveraging modern tools to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
EDI – The faster way to trade
- Strengthen business partnerships by enabling faster and more reliable communication.
- Facilitate better communication and collaboration with suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, leading to a more efficient supply chain.
The transformative potential of technology – Demand forecasting intelligence
- Keep track of stock levels in real-time and enhance coordination between suppliers and distributors to meet demand efficiently.
- Gain real-time data insights for strategic decision-making.
Speakers
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Sandeep Anand
Senior Director – AI/ML Engineering – Infor
Travis Hatmaker
SVP, Global Industry & Solution Strategy – Infor
OZ Saar
CIO – Steve Madden
Peter Hurvitz
VP & CIO – HH Brown
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Kyle Wierenga
CIO – Burton
David Elfring
CIO – Alfred Dunner
Robert McKee
CSO – Fortude
Jack Gazzola
Senior Client Executive – Infor
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Ana Freidlander
Industry Solution & Strategy Director for Fashion & Retail – Infor
Jonathan Kish
VP, Sales & Operations – Orderful
What sets this edition apart
- Focus on Emerging Trends: Highlighting the latest and most impactful trends in fashion technology, including AI, demand forecasting intelligence, and digital transformation.
- Collaborative Panels & Keynote: Brings together prominent fashion industry leaders and innovators who bring fresh perspectives and cutting-edge insights.
- Expanded Networking Opportunities: Connect with a broader range of professionals and leaders from different sectors of the fashion industry.
Highlights from our previous editions
If you’re interested to learn what’s in store, here’s a sneak peak of some of the highlights from our last edition in New York.
Fifth edition of the Fashion, Tech and Wine event series
At our most recent edition held in New York, our audience had an opportunity to engage with speakers from the fashion and technology industry.
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Diving into the world of Cloud with Ole
Our Keynote speaker, Ole, discussed why fashion brands must embrace the operational flexibility, innovation & automation that the Cloud delivers.
Speaker:
Ole Rasmussen,
Global VP Product Management and Development from Infor
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Conversations with CIOs and CTOs from the industry
We were joined by leading CIOs and CTOs from Steve Madden, Infor and Fortude who explored leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to boost business efficiency and gain a competitive advantage in the fashion industry.
Supply chain discussions:
Chaos to Control: Best in Class Supply Chain Visibility
Speakers:
Oz Saar, CIO – Steve Madden
Robert McKee, CSO – Fortude
Richard Mendis, CMO – Fortude
Ana Friedlander, Industry Solution & Strategy Director – Infor
Highlights from our previous editions
Fourth edition of the Fashion, Tech and Wine event series
At our third edition held recently in New York, our audience had an opportunity to engage with speakers from key fashion brands including APP Group, Infor and Infor Nexus.
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Customer spotlight
The discussions centered around how technology can eliminate inefficiencies and deliver results across your supply chain whilst driving ERP transformation.
Customer conversation in-detail:
Driving transformation with Technology
Speakers:
Katia Berlin,
VP Strategy & Business Transformation, APP Group (Parent company of the Mackage and SOIA & KYO brands)
Ana Friedlander
Director Industry & Strategy Fashion & Retail, Infor
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Fast-tracking fashion supply chains
The Keynote discussed the technologies that are helping fashion businesses create greater visibility across the board and make sustainable choices.
Supply chain discussions:
Chaos to Control: Best in Class Supply Chain Visibility
Speakers:
Andrew Dalziel,
VP Industry & Solution Strategy, Fashion & Retail, Infor
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Fast-tracking fashion supply chains
We dove into the intricacies of fashion supply chains, addressing the unique challenges, innovations, and strategies that are essential for business success.
Supply chain discussions:
Chaos to Control: Best in Class Supply Chain Visibility
Speakers:
Heidi Benko,
VP Product Management at Infor Nexus
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