A New Era of Retail:
Resilience Through Innovation
Wharton Graduate Retail Club
18th Annual Conference
Friday, February 23 - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019
Step into the forefront of the retail revolution at the 18th annual Wharton Graduate Retail Conference - A New Era of Retail: Resilience through Innovation. Together with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts we will explore how new technologies and business models allow retailers to adapt to an ever-evolving retail landscape. Join us for an immersive learning and networking experience with esteemed keynote speakers, insightful panelists, and beloved Wharton alumni who will illuminate how innovation serves as the catalyst for enduring strategies, shaping the paths of industry icons and trailblazers.
Agenda
Elevating Retail: Founding Dagne Dover and Building an Iconic Brand
Deepa Gandhi | Co-Founder and COO at Dagne Dover (WG ‘13)
Carla Nasr | Partner at Bain & Company (WG ‘14)
Crafting Elegance: Stepping into Tiffany Jewelry Design & Innovation Workshop
Dana Naberezny | Chief Innovation Officer at Tiffany & Co. (LVMH)
Money Talks: Innovation’s Influence on Retail Investment Strategies
Anna Whiteman | Principal at Coefficient Capital (C ‘13)
Mike Horgan | Partner at Olympus Partners
Michael Hutchings | Principal at L Catterton (WG ‘18)
Joseph Gatto | Managing Partner at Orient Point Partners (L ‘84, WG ‘84)
Sweet Success: Building the Insomnia Cookies Empire
Seth Berkowitz | Founder & CEO at Insomnia Cookies (C ‘04)
Stepping Into the Future: Trailblazing Footwear Founders
Sarah Flint | Founder, Exec Chairman, and Creative Director at Sarah Flint
Johannes Quodt | Co-Founder at Koio Collective (WG ‘15)
Joe Ammon | Founder & CEO at Clove (WG ‘19)
Mina Fader | Managing Director at The Baker Retailing Center (WG ‘89)
Beyond the Beauty Counter: Navigating the Ecommerce Frontier
Sonia Gupta Anand | Exec. Director Online Strategy at Estee Lauder (WG ‘14)
Isoken Igbinedion | Founder & CEO at Parfait (WG ‘21)
Sam Thomas | Senior Account Director at Supergoop! (WG ‘22)
Sydney Lapeyrolerie | Director at Alix Partners (WG ‘16)
Threads of Transformation: A Fireside Chat with Walmart’s Denise Icandela
Denise Incandela | EVP Apparel & Private Brands at Walmart US (WG ‘92)
Connecting with Consumers: Jeffrey Raider’s Impact on the Retail Landscape
Jeffrey Raider | Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Harry’s Inc.; Co-founder at Warby Parker (WG' ‘10)
Jake Gorelov | Partner at Bain & Company (WG ‘15)