Prof. Eric Yim, JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre

Mr. Kevin Yeung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism

Luxury brands based in the region have had to grapple with harsh new realities including budgets and traffic. A luxury brand head talks about the opportunities that lie ahead and how the region can maintain its unique competitive edge.

How can Asian designers create brands with a global vision while respecting their unique cultural voice? An internationally acclaimed designer talks to media experts about how he reclaimed his Asian heritage to become an advocate for minorities and his community.

*The speakers will participate via live-streaming format.

In just a few short years the digital world has changed drastically, offering designers a whole new world of opportunity and challenges. A digital expert explains how young designers can utilise Web 3.0, the metaverse and more.

Phygital fashion offers customers a unique experience that utilises both the physical and virtual worlds. A digital fashion pioneer discusses how this movement can empower brands and designers to create, produce and sell fashion in more efficient and sustainable ways.

*Some of the speakers will participate via live-streaming format.

Over its 172 year history in Greater China, Lane Crawford, Asia’s pre-eminent luxury retailer has thrived through market expansion and the boomtimes of luxury growth, and navigated the challenges of wartime takeover, social flashpoints and pandemics. Its new leader talks about what’s important to the business now and what’s next for retail.

Recent years have seen an explosive growth of NFTs in the global luxury market, but how long will the momentum last? The founder of a pioneering NFT marketplace sheds new light on the future of the NFT in the fashion industry.

A new media order has emerged since the pandemic where only the strongest have survived. A representative from one of the industry's most respected media groups discusses how the landscape has changed and the role innovation and technology will play in the future.

*The speaker will participate via live-streaming format.

Is there a place for couture in a post-pandemic world? A Gen-Z couturier explains how couture can still survive in an increasingly digital world and how its future lies with the next generation.

Transitioning from an emerging designer to an established global brand has become extremely challenging. A veteran buyer and renowned designer discuss how the industry can help designers build and grow their own successful brand.