2022 pro:Americas Annual Conference
May 1 - 3 | Mandarin Oriental Miami
AAPN's pro:Americas Annual Conference is a one-of-a kind networking event. It uniquely brings together CEOs, owners, and senior management from the the world class supply chains of the Americas. It is truly a Network of producers of apparel in the Americas!
Check out who has already registered to attend -
 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Eric S Ackerman, Ph.D.
Vice President of Commercial Technology
Perry Ellis International Inc
The Metaverse is Coming, Are You Ready?
If you've read any news and/or technology publication over the last year, you will no doubt have come across the Metaverse. The Fashion sector is actually being heralded as an 'early adopter' of the Metaverse, and many are looking to explore and understand what opportunities lie in the digital-only AND in the physical/digital hybrid worlds.
- An introduction to the Metaverse and what you will be able to do with it
- Why does the Metaverse matter?
- The economics of the Metaverse
- Overcoming the hurdles of Metaverse adoption - ownership and tech feasibility
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
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Sunday, May 1 |
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Welcome Reception & Badge Pickup | Private Beach at the Mandarin Oriental |
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Monday, May 2 |
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Buffet Breakfast | Salon 1 |
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General Session | Salons 2 & 3 |
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Welcome: Mike Todaro, Managing Director | AAPNetwork |
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Eric S Ackerman, Ph.D. - VP Commercial Technology | Perry Ellis International
The Metaverse is Coming, Are You Ready?
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Ocean Freight and Beyond
Don Francey, Head of Key Clients | Sealand Americas - A Maersk Company
Producers' Panel
Moderated by Paul Magel, President, Application Solutions | CGS
Panelists:
> Roberto Bequillard, President | Confexsa
> Juan Zighelboim, President | Textiles Opico S.A. de C.V. dba TexOps
> Jesus Canahuati, CEO | Elcatex
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A Washington Update:
Angela Hofmann, VP Trade & Supply Chain Resiliency | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg PA
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PANEL: Bridging the Gap
Co-Moderated by:
> Hilda McDuff, Executive Vice President | ILNA
> Pam Peale, VP Global Sales & US PLM Operations | DeSL
Panelists:
> Maddie Anzovino, Product Development Manager - Owned Brands | Backcountry
> Lex Overholt, Senior Materials Designer - Gear | REI
> Hannah Rich, Product Engineer | Contempora Fabrics
> Addison Cole Zaire, Sr Business Consultant | DeSL
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New Business Models:
> Kurt Cavano, CEO | NimblyMade
> Carlos Arias, CEO | DenimForward
> Sherri Barry, Founder/CEO | Arizona Fashion Source
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Dinner Buffet | Private Beach at the Mandarin Oriental |
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Tuesday, May 3 |
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Continental Breakfast | Salon 1 |
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General Session | Salons 2 & 3
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LANDED COST OR LANDFILL?
Post Virus Arithmetic of Near Shoring
> Randy Harward, Advisor
> Barbara Zeins, President | Gerson & Gerson
> Lynsey Jones, VP Global Sourcing, Strategy & Transformation | Carter's
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The Fashion Industry Is In First Place In Destroying the Planet - A Conversation
> Janet Ydavoy, Advisor | 101 Solutions
> Renee Bavineau, CEO/Founder | Raise The Bar RTB LLC
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Genius Panel + Closing Remarks
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Adjourn
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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
| Primary Registration Fees |
Early Bird before March 4 |
March 5 - Onsite |
| AAPN Member |
$1095 |
$1,195 |
| AAPN Millennial |
No early bird discount |
$995 |
| Non-Member |
No early bird discount |
$1,500 |
| Spouse/Guest |
No early bird discount |
$400 |
HOTEL
AAPN has reserved a block of rooms at the Mandarin Oriental at the discounted rate of $299/night for Sunday and Monday nights, only.
Our block of rooms is sold out.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
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GOLD SPONSOR
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SILVER SPONSORS
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Interested in sponsorship info? Contact [email protected]
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