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What You Will Learn at VOICES 2021

Explore the core themes and reserve your spot to attend BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
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Full access to the VOICES 2021 livestream is included with a BoF Professional membership. Join us to open your mind, lift your spirits and get out of your comfort zone. Register now. If you are not a BoF Professional, join now with our 30-day risk-free trial for just £1/$1/€1.

Each year, The Business of Fashion takes a look at the forces shaping the wider world in business, technology and culture at VOICES, our annual gathering for Big Thinkers, this year taking place from December 1 to 3.

We have a stellar line-up of world-renowned insiders and experts to prepare you for the year to come:

  • Cédric Charbit, chief executive officer of Balenciaga, will speak on how fashion’s hottest brand is balancing hype with timelessness.
  • Ian Rogers, chief experience officer of Ledger will moderate a debate between Lady Ph0enix, founder of virtual museum network YesUniverse, and Heni founder Joe Hage on the future of the metaverse.
  • Dame Vivienne Westwood will speak on repairing the climate, rewilding and conscious consumerism.
  • Dame Ellen MacArthur will share the latest thinking from her foundation on embedding circular design principles into fashion.
  • Cybersecurity expert Gentry Lane will share thoughts on how vulnerable industries like fashion are to cyber adversaries, and what actions businesses can take to protect their businesses and their customers.
  • Former monk, podcaster and best selling author Jay Shetty will share advice on the importance of purpose and finding your compass in a chaotic world.

Full access to the livestream is included with a BoF Professional membership. Join us to open your mind, lift your spirits and get out of your comfort zone. Register now. If you are not a BoF Professional, join now with our 30-day risk-free trial for just £1/$1/€1.

VOICES 2021 is made possible in part through our partners McKinsey & Company, Shopify, Clearco, Klarna, Brandlive, Flannels, Snap, Getty Images and Soho House.

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