BoF CROSSROADS is The Business of Fashion’s new invitation-only gathering of top business and creative leaders focused on seizing the business opportunities in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Against a backdrop of shifting customer preferences and structural change, market growth in Western Europe, North America and China is slowing. Now, it is more important than ever for fashion, beauty and luxury leaders to immerse themselves in understanding the dynamic, fast-growing markets in the Global South.
For our inaugural event, we gathered in Dubai from April 10-11, 2025, uniting leading thinkers, operators and investors from around the world to share market expertise and on-the-ground insights to help you navigate these markets and share learnings and insights on how to succeed.
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Why Attend
Each of the pivotal growth regions we’ll be exploring has its own unique market dynamics, customer preferences, competitive landscapes, geopolitical and socio-economic forces at play. BoF CROSSROADS is the only global fashion gathering dedicated to addressing the burgeoning opportunities that will drive disproportionate industry growth over the next decade.
What To Expect
Building on the success of our renowned BoF VOICES gathering, you can expect an itinerary brimming with inspiring content programming to spark new ideas and learning, as well as opportunities to build valuable relationships with leaders from around the world:
Thursday, April 10
11:00 - 12:00 | One&Only One Za'abeel
Guest Arrivals and Registration
Settle in and get ready for BoF CROSSROADS 2025. Check in at the One&Only One Za'abeel is from 15:00.
12:00 - 14:00 | One&Only One Za'abeel
Welcome Lunch
Meet fellow attendees and members of our community over a delicious lunch to fuel you with energy before our first session begins.
14:30 - 17:30 | One&Only One Za'abeel
Session 1: Opportunities
From rising manufacturing hubs to burgeoning currents of soft power, global businesses can no longer afford to neglect the opportunities unfolding in the global south. Here we unpack the most exciting shifts taking place across the world’s fastest-growing markets, and broader implications for the fashion, luxury and beauty industries.
19:00 - 22:30 | Details to Follow
Community Drinks & Dinners
Join us for golden hour cocktails followed by intimate seated dinners. Each dinner is hand-curated so you can further connect with fellow attendees and members of our community aligned to your passions and interests.
Friday, April 11
08:00 - 9:00 | One&Only One Za'abeel
Wellness Activities
Experience invigorating wellness activities in the relaxed and restorative surroundings of One&Only One Za'abeel.
09:30 - 10:30 | One&Only One Za'abeel
Knowledge Breakfast
Take part in our morning learning session, where the BoF team, along with hand selected experts, will dive into some of the industry's most pressing topics.
11:00 - 12:30 | One&Only One Za'abeel
Session 2, Part 1: Execution
With so much to learn, who’s making the most of fashion’s shifting centre of gravity? We’ll meet and glean insights from the best-in-class creatives, executives and entrepreneurs leveraging changing market dynamics for sustainable growth.
13:00 - 14:30 | One&Only One Za'abeel
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch from the One&Only One Za'abeel kitchen, and reflect on the insights and learnings from the previous two days.
14:45 - 16:30 | One&Only One Za'abeel
Session 2, Part 2: Execution
Dive back into our Execution content session, where we will meet creatives, activists and executives that are disrupting the global fashion, luxury and beauty industries.
Speakers
Tory Burch
Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer,
Tory Burch
Pierre-Yves Roussel
Chief Executive Officer,
Tory Burch
Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Founder and Designer, Sabyasachi
Linda Anggrea
Chief Executive Officer,
Modinity Group
Anand S Ahuja
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bhaane Retail Pvt Ltd.
Kerim Ture
Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer,
Modanisa
Maryse Mbonyumutwa
Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
Pink Mango & Asantii
Iretidayo Zaccheaus
Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
Street Souk
Kiran Haslam
Chief Marketing Officer, Diriyah Company
Laduma Ngxokolo
Chief Creative Director, MaXhosa Africa
Reni Folawiyo
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alara
Aika Alemi
Founder and Director, Born Nomad
Her Highness Princess Noura Bint Faisal Al Saud
Founder,
Culture House
Sandeep Kataria
Global CEO,
Bata Brands
Khalid Al Tayer
Managing Director, Al Tayer Insignia
Chief Executive Officer, Ounass
Carla Fernandez
Designer and Founder,
Carla Fernandez
Felipe Matayoshi
Founder and Creative Director,
PACE
Rym Beydown
Founder and Creative Director,
Super Yaya
Jaggy Glarino
Designer
Hind Seddiqi
Chief Executive Officer,
Dubai Watch Week
Kenza Sophie Fourati
Co-Founder and President,
Osay The Label
Rabia Z. Zargarpur
Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director,
Rabia Z. Zargarpur and Modest Fashion Academy
Matteo Ward
Chief Executive,
Inside Out Fashion, Textiles and Home
Rawan Maki
Director of Advisory, The Business of Fashion
Roger Graell
Chief Digital and International Franchise Officer, Bata Group
Laurent Duffier
Managing Director, L'Oréal Middle East
Philippe Zuber
Chief Executive Officer, Kerzner International
Michael Chalhoub
Chief Executive Officer, Chalhoub Group
Moderators
Imran Amed
Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
The Business of Fashion
Rozan Ahmed
Multidisciplinary Writer and Founder,
The Magic Drive
Osama Chabbi
Fashion Critic/Commentator
Sally Mousa
Senior Presenter,
Forbes Middle East
Sarah Kent
Chief Sustainability Correspondent
The Business of Fashion
Nick Blunden
President
The Business of Fashion
Sultan Bin Rashed Al Darmaki
Co-founder and Chief Executive, 1833 Members Club
Priya Rao
Executive Editor,
The Business of Beauty at
The Business of Fashion
Location
BoF CROSSROADS will take place at the One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel.
Designed by Japanese architects Nikon Sekkei, One Za’abeel is one of Dubai’s most striking buildings composed of two interconnecting towers that are linked via the world’s largest cantilever. The two new luxury properties are situated just 500 metres from the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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About The Business of Fashion
The Business of Fashion is recognised around the world for its authoritative, analytical point of view on the $3 trillion global fashion, luxury and beauty industries.
Our mission is simple: to open, inform and connect the global fashion industry. Serving members in more than 125 countries, BoF combines independent, agenda-setting journalism with practical business advice, online learning, career-building tools and immersive events and experiences, powering positive change in fashion and the wider world. We bring this unique access to the inside of the fashion industry to our global partners and look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Contact
General Questions
events@businessoffashion.com
Speaking Enquiries
niamh.coombes@businessoffashion.com
Sponsorship
kizzy.thompson@businessoffashion.com
Press Enquiries
bof@camronglobal.com
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- Includes in-person attendance at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 from April 10 to April 11, in Dubai.
- Includes all meals which are part of the BoF CROSSROADS 2025 agenda.
- Includes all scheduled events on the agenda.
- Does not include accommodation, travel, and other personal expenses.
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