FT Business of Luxury - Focus on America
 
January 17, 2013
1:30 pm - 2:00 pmRegistration
2:00 pm - 2:10 pmOpening remarks from the Chair

Martin Dickson, US Managing Editor, Financial Times

2:10 pm - 2:40 pmOpening Keynote: Fiscal Challenges and the Outlook for the US Economy

Professor Laura D’Andrea Tyson, University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

Moderator: Martin Dickson, US Managing Editor, Financial Times

2:40 pm - 3:25 pmPanel: The Future of the Dollar

Economists debate and speculate on the future of the dollar, what the election means for economic policy, what companies doing business at home and abroad should expect -- and whether they should hedge their bets.

Gabriel de Kock, Head of US FX Strategy, Morgan Stanley
Nathan Sheets, Global Head of International Economics, Citigroup

Moderator: Robin Harding, US Economics Editor, Financial Times


3:25 pm - 3:45 pmRefreshment Break
3:45 pm - 4:30 pmPanel: The Biggest Risk to the Bottom-Line: Counterfeits

What is the real risk to the bottom line of a company from counterfeiting and how likely is Congress to enact any protection? What does this mean for companies working in different legal environments? What can a brand do in the current regulatory climate?

Katrina Burchell, Group IP Director, PPR
Shirley Cook, CEO and Co-Founder, Proenza Schouler
Harley Lewin, Partner, McCarter & English LLP

Moderator: Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Editor, Financial Times

4:30 pm - 5:15 pmPanel: Made in America? Weighing the Cost/Benefits of Local Manufacturing

Producing in the United States may be more expensive, but what are the benefits, both in terms of marketing and control? Is there a move back to "on-shore" manufacturing, and is it a fad or a systemic change? What are the factors driving the move and who profits? Does it really matter to consumers? Is it a political move?

Susan Gilchrist, Group Chief Executive, Brunswick Group
Mario Grauso
, President, Vera Wang Group
Marcus Wainwright, Designer & Managing Partner, rag & bone

Moderator: Barney Jopson, US Retail Correspondent, Financial Times 

5:15 pm - 5:45 pmClosing Keynote Address

Lisa Jacobson, Partner, Head of Branding, Licensing & Endorsements, United Talent Agency

In conversation with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Editor, Financial Times

5:45 pm - 6:00 pmClosing remarks from the Chair

Martin Dickson, US Managing Editor, Financial Times

6:00 pm - 6:45 pmCocktail Reception
6:45 pmDinner

Welcome
Diane von Furstenberg
, Co-chairman and Founder, Diane von Furstenberg

Guest Speaker 
Peter Marino, Principal, Peter Marino Architect PLLC in conversation with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Editor, Financial Times

8:45 pmClose