In this fireside chat, Kimberlee Vaccarella, CEO and Founder of Bogg, will share her journey in building a successful bag brand. She’ll speak about how key partnerships, like Fanatics, have helped widen the brand's consumer audience, as well as how their retail diversification strategy has landed Bogg in several key retailers across the country—leading to $200 million in sales and 100% YOY growth each year. The conversation will speak to:

• Learning how Bogg’s mission goes beyond providing a one-of-a-kind product
• Empowering women entrepreneurs with hope and motivation and recognizing the triumphs and challenges of building a brand
• Growing a business sustainably - from a small team of six to 83 employees in 2024
• Staying ahead of the trends and competition: driving forward with innovation

Fashion doesn't just reflect culture—it's powered by the people who shape it. In this fireside chat, Noah Gonzalez, Head of Brand PR and Talent Relations for H&M Americas, shares how the brand builds impactful, long term relationships with creative talent and communities. From partnering with artists and creators to fostering collaboration grounded in shared values, Noah explores how authentic talent relationships help H&M stay culturally relevant, inclusive, and human—both globally and locally.

Audience Takeaways:

• How the brand turns meaningful partnerships with creators and talent into powerful cultural moments.
• Collaborating with artists and creators in ways that feel respectful, reciprocal, and impactful.
• Using talent partnerships to elevate storytelling, representation, and cultural dialogue.
• Using talent strategy to influence how a global brand shows up locally with credibility and care