2018 Schedule (2019 TBD)
September 22, 2018
Time
Schedule of Events
AM 8:45 ~ AM 9:15
Opening Remarks
Intro to how the day will unfold
AM 10:15 ~ AM 11:00
Breakout Session #1
Room A: Importance of Embracing Disruption, w/ Hap Klopp
Room B: Pre-Production, w/ Laela Blanchet
Room C: Textile Waste, w/Irina McKenzie, Karen Storry, & Katherine Le
AM 11:15 ~ Noon
Breakout Session #2
Room A: 5 Ways to Overcome Small Biz Challenges, w/ Glynis Tao
Room B: Softwear/ Software: Process of Designing Smart Apparel, w/Afshin Mehin
Room C: Your Brand should be Customer Service, w/Liza Deyrmenjian
PM 1:00 ~ PM 1:45
Breakout Session #3
Room A: Collective Impact: Aligning on Values and Creating Shared Accountability, w/ MEC's Joel and Samantha
Room B: Colour Development Best Practices, w/ Bob Karpowicz
Room C: Prototyping: Examples of Lessons Learned the Hard Way, w/ Pete Frickland & Seth Carlstrom
PM 2:00 ~ PM 2:45
Breakout Session #4
Room A: HIGG Index Brand and Retail Module Panel, w/ Leah Kleisinger
Room B: Prototyping: Because No One Can Imagine Anything, w/ Pete Hill
Room C: Engaging Sales in New Product Initiatives, w/ Lynette Seebohm & Liz Keating
PM 3:00 ~ PM 3:45
Breakout Session #5
Room A: Benefits and Challenges of Manufacturing Locally, w/ Bill Amos
Room B: Thinking of Consulting?, w/ Pete Frickland & Josh Buesseler
Room C: Discover Success by Selling without Discounting, w/ Sarah Murray and Melanie McIntosh
PM 4:00
Closing Remarks
The Bar OPENS! Beer and Wine will be served.