Two New York fashion-tech organizations are bringing conferences to Miami next week.
Open Source Fashion’s The Freestyle Conference will makes its inaugural debut in Miami. Founded on the premise of education and collaboration, Open Source Fashion (OSF), the New York City-based networking group, is offering attendees this series of workshops to deliver high level education in a relaxed environment, while sparking collaborative opportunities amongst participants, said Pavan Bahl, founder of Open Source Fashion.
“What has been a traditionally guarded industry is now embracing innovation at an unfathomable pace. We are excited to be able to support its next generation of innovators,” said Bahl. “This conference catalyzes growth from every aspect, including retail, related technologies and services and general artistic creativity. Freestyle Conference provides a forum to bounce ideas off of your peers, some of whom you may have never met.”
Speakers include: Pabla Ayala, founder of pFunk Media; Jaqueline Burgoa, founder of iPivot; Rene Alvarez, founder of Sumo Media; Rima Gerhard, Lead Web Design instructor, Miami International University of Art & Design; Ashley Paintsil, director of Editorial Content and Outreach at FashInvest; Dawn W. Dickson, founder of Flat Out of Heels, LLC; Bobby Harris, president of Concept Media Digital; and Tamara Austin, founder of OpenStile.
The full-day program is Wednesday, April 29, at Venture Hive. Tickets are $89 and use code StartingGate for $20 off. Registration Link: https://ffcmiami.eventbrite.com
FashInvest is ready to take on Miami again with its second FashInvest Miami Capital Conference, this year held at the Venture Hive and focused on how emerging fashion tech companies can make their brands attractive to investors. The main day is April 30, with two days of coaching sessions for presenting companies on April 28-29.
The Fashion Tech Investment Conference will feature up to 15 vetted and coached emerging and growth startup companies presenting their opportunities (only one is from South Florida - Boxy Charm), in a pitch format with the goal of fostering strategic partnering and growth opportunities. The conference will also feature industry keynotes, panel presentations and networking opportunities.
Tickets are $199 prior to the event and $299 at the door. Attendees who would like to go to both FashInvest and the Freestyle Conference can do so for $229.
More info. http://www.fashinvest.com/event