CONFERENCE AGENDA

OCTOBER 6, 2026 · FIT NY

8:00AM–9:00AM
Networking

Networking Breakfast

Coffee, breakfast and executive networking at The Savoy.

9:00AM–9:10AM
Welcome Address

Welcome Address

Welcome

Kimberly Carney

IMPAKT | Founder

9:15AM–9:40AM
Keynote

Opening Keynote

Speaker

Announcing Soon

9:45AM–10:15AM
Panel

The Agentic Economy: When AI Stops Answering and Starts Acting

AI is moving from responding to prompts to taking action. As intelligent agents begin to research, create, negotiate, purchase and make decisions on our behalf, we explore what happens when AI becomes an active participant in the economy.

Moderator

Cynthia Hollen

Hollen Partners, Founder
Speakers

Clarissa Schealer

Forter, Head of Strategic Sales
10:20AM–10:50AM
Panel

From Data to Decision: Customer Intelligence in the Age of AI

AI is transforming customer data from something businesses analyze into intelligence they can act on in real time. From predictive insights and personalization to next-best actions and AI-driven decision-making, this panel explores how companies are turning customer intelligence into smarter decisions, stronger experiences and measurable growth.

Moderator

Announcing Soon

Speakers

Announcing Soon


10:55AM–11:25AM
Panel

Fashion's Next Front Row: AI, Creativity & the New Rules of Influence

From AI-powered design and digital creativity to shifting consumer values and new forces of influence, fashion’s traditional gatekeepers are changing. As technology, culture and purpose reshape how trends are created, discovered and adopted, who will define what we wear, want and aspire to next?

moderator

Announcing Soon

Speakers

Maryanne Grisz

Fashion Group International, President CEO

Shay Gipson

Ralph Lauren, Head of Client Development

11:30AM–12:00PM
Panel

The Future of Beauty Is Personal: AI, Science & the End of One-Size-Fits-All

AI, diagnostics and advances in science are transforming beauty from mass personalization to truly individual experiences. From smarter skin analysis and predictive technology to personalized products and formulations, we explore what happens when beauty is designed for an audience of one.

Moderator

Deborah Marquardt

Salt + Ruttner
Speakers

Caroline Fabrigas

Scent Marketing, CEO

Mikel Sacher

JP Search
12:00PM–12:30PM
Fireside CHAT

LUXURY, REIMAGINED: INSIDE THE WORLD OF JANET MANDELL

Moderator

Kimberly Carney

IMPAKT Founder | The Wires CEO & Founder
Speakers

Janet Mandell

Janet Mandell Showroom, Founder
12:30PM–2:00PM
Lunch

Networking Lunch

2:00PM–2:30PM
Panel

The Store Strikes Back: Why Physical Retail Is Winning Again

The store is having a comeback, but technology is rewriting what it can be. From AI-powered personalization and connected environments to immersive experiences and real-time customer intelligence, physical retail is becoming smarter, more measurable and more experiential. We explore why brands are betting on stores again and what the next generation of retail will look like.

Moderator

Kimberly Morgan

The Fashion Tech Exec, CEO & Founder
Retail Women In Tech, Executive Board Member
Speakers

Announcing Soon

2:35PM–3:05PM
Panel

When Physical Meets Digital: The New Reality of Connected Experiences

The physical and digital worlds are converging. From intelligent spaces and immersive environments to connected retail, venues and real-time personalization, technology is transforming how we experience the world around us. What happens when every physical experience becomes smarter, more responsive and connected?

Moderator

Announcing Soon

Speakers

Cindy Ball

Fierce Entertainment, Co-Founder & CEO

 

Jonathan Glanz

MG Concepts, Executive Vice President
3:10PM–3:40PM
Panel

THE ATTENTION ECONOMY: WHO WINS WHEN EVERYONE IS COMPETING FOR THE CONSUMER?

Consumers have more content, platforms and choices competing for their attention than ever before. As AI creates even more competition for discovery and engagement, what does it take for a brand to break through? This panel explores how culture, creators, community and technology are changing the way brands earn attention, build relevance and turn engagement into growth.

Moderator

Chris Yoham

Ars Manifold, Brand Architect (formerly Kenneth Cole)
Speakers

Announcing Soon

3:45PM–4:25PM
Fireside chat

fireside chat

Moderator

Kimberly Carney

IMPAKT Founder | The Wires CEO & Founder
Speaker

Announcing Soon

4:30PM–5:00PM
Panel

The Future Sports Fan: AI, Personalization & the Business of Sports

AI, data and new technologies are transforming how fans discover, watch and engage with sports. From hyper-personalized content and immersive experiences to new platforms, communities and revenue models, we explore how technology is reshaping fandom and the business being built around it.

Moderator

Announcing Soon

Speakers

Announcing Soon

5:00PM–6:00PM
Reception

Cocktail Reception