A global melting pot of luxury
With a diverse roster hailing from over 22 countries, the Summit in Geneva is set to be a landmark event. Attendees will range from iconic luxury brands to emerging talent, and all gathered in one venue to redefine the future of luxury.
Must-see highlights - awards and icons
The highly-anticipated Luxury Innovation Awards 2023 promises to be a showstopper. Presided over by luxury industry titan Stanislas de Quercize and backed by a select panel of 16 jurors from the luxury sphere, these awards will honour the industry's most groundbreaking innovators.
Get ready for an extraordinary journey at the 5th Luxury Innovation Summit 2023, from September 18th to 20th at Palexpo in Geneva. This year's event promises a vibrant convergence of luxury brands, innovative startups, investors, scholars, media professionals, and international exhibitors.
With the State of Geneva endorsement and spearheaded by our headline sponsor, eBay, the 5th Luxury Innovation Summit 2023 will officially open on Monday, September 18, at Geneva's Palexpo. The event will then shift into high gear on September 19th and 20th, featuring insightful panel discussions, an exquisite gala dinner, and abundant networking sessions for attendees to engage in learning and professional development. In addition, international exhibitors will be on hand to showcase their cutting-edge projects and unveil their latest innovations in the luxury sector. The Summit's grand finale will be a global award ceremonyhere the Luxury Innovation Awards 2023 winners will be announced.
Stanislas de Quercize: steering the future of luxury as jury president for the 2023 Luxury Innovation Awards
The Luxury Venture Group is delighted and honoured to announce Stanislas de Quercize as the President of the 2023 Awards Jury. Stanislas de Quercize, a former serial CEO, entrepreneur and leader since 1989, has had an extensive career within the Richemont Group, having worked with Montblanc, Alfred Dunhill, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier – where he rose to be Chairman and CEO of Cartier International. He is a member of several boards, including Christian Louboutin, Messika, Barnes International, Fonds d’Investissement Caravelle, Fondation Rémy Cointreau, and American Friends of le Louvre. Furthermore, he was also a member of the Comité Colbert from 2007 to 2015. Today, he is the founder and President of SAVIH, a family office specialising in digital disruption start-ups.
"It is essential to increase the desirability of luxury brands and maisons every year, both in terms of what we offer and how we present it. Therefore, it's vital to foster creativity and innovation continually. We are fortunate because we have never had such an abundance of entrepreneurial spirit and technological resources. For the first time, startups ('David') and established brands or groups ('Goliath') collaborate to enhance results and impact.
The key to encouraging innovation in technological sustainability is to address the questions posed by clients, employees, shareholders, governments, journalists, and even our children: 'What are you doing to save the planet and humanity?'
I am pleased to participate in the 5th edition of the Luxury Innovation Summit as the jury president, comprising 16 inspired and inspiring members, maintaining gender parity. Our collective aim is to further innovation development in the luxury industry alongside highly talented entrepreneurs." Stanislas de Quercize, Jury President, 2022 Luxury Innovation Awards.
Program highlights
The 5th Luxury Innovation Summit 2023 will offer an expansive and multidimensional agenda to stimulate innovative thought across the luxury sector. We will explore:
• Disrupting the Luxury Fashion Industry: Focused on the innovations reshaping design, technology, and sustainability in the fashion world.
• Enhancing Luxury Beauty: A deep dive into personalised, cutting-edge approaches to meet evolving consumer demands
• Timeless Luxury in Watches and Jewellery: Examining the evolution and technological advancements in collecting and investing in these ageless luxury items.
• Elegance in Motion: A look into the pioneering design and sustainability initiatives in luxury cars, yachts, and jets.
• Luxury as Collectables: Exploring the growing pre-loved luxury market and the advancements in collecting and investing in vintage and antique luxury goods.
• Venture Capital and Private Equity in the Luxury Market: A session dedicated to investment strategies for the future of luxury brands.
This year’s summit will serve as an invaluable platform for interaction and collaboration among various innovators, established brands, startups, investors, and academics. The aim is to facilitate meaningful discussions and connections that will influence the future of the luxury industry, from fashion and beauty to art and real estate. We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching experience.
Speakers
Over 25 speakers come from all aspects of the luxury industry and related service sectors. A few of them include: Stanislas de Quercize, Deependra Pandey, Delphine Bachmann, Tirath Kamdar, Claudio Marenzi, Diana Verde Nieto, Violaine Gressier, Isabelle Bonfanti, Simone Gibertoni, Pablo Richard, Roberto Marino, Paolo Dellachá, Emma Newell, Max Kantelia, Serge Maillard, Stéphane J.G. Girod, Jean-Christophe Teigner, Ashok Som, Stéphane Haddad, Sylvain Levy, Laetitia Roche-Grenet.
Exploring the 'Soft Power of Luxury': A New Focus on Silence, Breath, Sleep, and Kindness at This Year's Summit
For the first time, this year's Summit will delve into the "Soft Power of Luxury" and its ramifications for humanity, society, and individual wellness. The segments will encompass:
• The Elegance of Silence: A look at the increasing value of quietness in our frenetic lives.
• The Art of Breathing: Focusing on the techniques and practices that make breathing a luxury.
• The Value of Restful Sleep: Highlighting the often-underestimated luxury of quality sleep.
• The Rarity of Kindness: Investigating how authentic acts of kindness can be considered a true luxury in today's world.
This unique array of talks aims to expand our understanding of luxury, moving beyond material goods to consider elements that enrich our daily lives and contribute to overall societal well-being.
