Talking Trade @ FIT Lecture Series
UPCOMING EVENT(S)
South East Asia: The Next Engines of Growth
Thursday, May 2, 2013
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Room Change: FIT's Katie Murphy Amphitheater, Ground floor, Pomerantz Art & Design Center
In collaboration with the New York District Export Council and The United States - Indonesia Society
Moderator: Tanjila Islam, Chief Executive Officer, TigerTrade
Panelists: (click here for program)
Ma. Theresa (Tess) Dizon-De Vega, Deputy Consul, Philippine Consulate General, New York
Svida Alisjahbana, Chief Executive Officer, Femina Group and Founder & Chair, Jakarta Fashion Week
Prof. Anna Blume, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of the History of Arts, FIT
Linh M. Nguyen, USA General Manager, TNG Investment and Trading JSC
Mr. Muhd Shahrulmiza Zakaria, Trade Commissioner / Consul (Trade), Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
The speakers will discuss how the fashion industry is helping to fuel growth in this fast growing area including the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the rest of the region.
This events is accessible in person or via internet at www.fitnyc.edu/ITM
The Diversity Council of the Fashion Institute of Technology is pleased to give its stamp of support for this event.
Please send the names and affiliation of Non-FIT attendees of the event scheduled on 2 May, 2013 via email to: Nicole_Martin@FITnyc.edu by Thursday, 18 April, 2013
CAN'T MAKE THE THIS EVENT?
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Virtual Attendees: This event will starts at 3:30pm. You can log in any time after 3:15pm
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PAST EVENT(S)
Careers without Borders
Thursday, February 28, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
8th Floor Alcove, Dubinsky Center - MOVED TO JOHN E. REEVES GREAT HALL
Moderator:
Prof. Amanda Barlow, Director, Marketing, Carnet and Trade Services Department, United States Council for International Business, ITM 2005
Panelists:
Alpana Aggarwal, General Manager, Corporate Communication and Product Development, HLEL Shanghai, China, ITM 2006
Aaron Debrah, Senior Analyst, Relationship Care Strategy and Operations, American Express, ITM 2012
Bitu Cao Minh, Licensee Supervisor, Global Human Rights & Social Responsibility Program, PVH Corp., ITM 2006
Jennifer Raines, Senior Director of Retail, Lilly Pulitzer, Harvard MBA 2013, ITM 2006
Stephanie Reilly, Co-founder, Designer, and Chief Executive Officer, Bella Linea New York, ITM 2012
Nicole Tan, Content/Social Media Executive, Inverted-Edge, Singapore, ITM 2012
Michelle Weiss, International Enterprise Singapore, New York, and Co-President, Organization of Women in International Trade, ITM 2009
Andrea Xu, Associate Product Manager, Aeropostale, ITM 2009
The The panel will speak about how they mapped out their career following graduation from the Fashion Institute of Technology, their past and present strategies for developing their careers, and advice they wish to current students and prospective graduates going forward.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Katie Murphy Ampitheater
27th St. and 7th Avenue
Lewis Perkins – Senior VP, the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute;
Sass Brown – Acting Assistant Dean, FIT’s School of Art and Design, author of Eco Fashion, ecofashiontalk.com and European Editor for Coco Eco Magazine;
Samata Angel – Global Campaign Director, Red Carpet Green Dress; and
Diane Ferraro – Founder, Urban Siren
Panelists will discuss the importance of sustainability in global fashion, providing their unique insights on the stages of design, manufacturing and marketing.
The Sustainability Council of the Fashion Institute of Technology is pleased to give its Stamp of Support for this event.
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Virtual Attendees: This event will starts at 5:15pm. You can log in any time after 5:00pm
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http://fit.adobeconnect.com/globalsustainabledesignandmarketing/
We wish you success in your virtual meeting. Enjoy!
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Global Sourcing Today and Tomorrow
Katie Murphy Amphitheater, at 27th Street and 7th Ave
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Master of Ceremonies:
Prof. Josh Green, Chief Executive Officer, Panjiva
Panelists:
Hatun Aytug, Senior Vice President, Product Management Warnaco, Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear
Joseph Blumber, Co-Founder and Partner, Grupo M
Steven Hurwitz, Senior Vice President, Tumi
Bill McRaith, Chief Supply Chain Officer, PVH Corp.
The distinguished panel will speak about the evolution of global sourcing from a region- or country-centric orientation to multiple-countries of origin and distribution as influenced by the emergence of new growth markets, the necessity to diversify portfolios, the innovation of transportation and communication, as well as the establishment of free trade agreements, security procedures, and product safety measures. In view of the savvier customers around the world, brands are having to be smarter about addressing the nuances, such as fabric, finish, fit, and functionality, that the design,
merchandising, and sourcing teams have to keep in check in order to implement a successful global business model.
CAN'T MAKE THE THIS EVENT?
PLEASE JOIN US VIA WEB CONFERENCE:
Virtual Attendees: This event will starts at 6:30pm. You can log in any time after 6:15pm
using these easy steps.
- Click on web conference link below
- Log on as a guest preferably using your first and last name
http://fit.adobeconnect.com/talkingtrade
We wish you success in your virtual meeting. Enjoy!
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Export Promotion Marketing
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Moderator: Donna Sharp, Senior Partner, SHARP GLOBAL
Panelists:
Amanda Barlow, Manager, Carnet Development, US Council for International Business
Herb Ouida, International Trade Consultant
John Stillwaggon, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Risk Management, LLC
The panel will discuss the different government and financial programs to help exporting companies expand aboard.
Please send the names and affiliation of Non-FIT attendees of this event via email to: Nicole_Martin@FITnyc.edu by Thursday, 19 April, 2012
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Creating Sustainable Futures: Women’s Empowerment through the International Fashion Industry
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Moderator: Chrissie Lam, Senior Concept Designer, American Eagle Outfitters & Founders of the Supply Change
Panelists:
Richa Agarwal, Project Leader for BRAC Aaron or Susan Davis, President and CEO of BRAC USA
Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO, Women’s World Banking
Craig A. Leavitt, CEO, kate spade new york
Deborah Lloyd, President and Chief Creative Officer, kate spade new york
Benjamin Stone, President and CEO, Indego Africa
The panel discussed and examined the challenges to empower low-income women and improve their quality of life through the lens of the international fashion industry from three different perspectives: access to financial services, access to markets, and financial education / capacity building.