NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 1, 2023 | SOHO FARMHOUSE, OXFORDSHIRE UK
NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 1, 2023 | SOHO FARMHOUSE, OXFORDSHIRE UK
NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 1, 2023 | SOHO FARMHOUSE, OXFORDSHIRE UK
The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce BoF VOICES 2023, our annual gathering for big thinkers, returns on November 28 to December 1, to unite the movers, shakers and trailblazers of the global fashion industry with the thought leaders, entrepreneurs and inspiring people who are shaping the wider world.
Across three days, we’ll convene expert speakers from the worlds of science, technology, health and wellness, food, film, politics, the arts, philosophy and philanthropy – and, of course, fashion – to unlock cross-industry collaboration, challenge conventional wisdom and inspire innovation.
We will be welcoming an intimate group of 100 hand-selected attendees from around the world to join us in person at Soho Farmhouse, Oxfordshire, UK for the invitation-only event.
To request an invitation to attend in person, please complete this application form. Be ready to share what you can bring to the community and why you should be selected. Limited tickets are available so act now to avoid disappointment.
If you’re not already registered with BoF, sign up now to be notified when we announce more exciting speakers and share information about the BoF VOICES 2023 livestream.
Tuesday, 28 November - Friday, 1 December
Expect an itinerary brimming with activities designed to open your mind, lift your spirits and take you out of your comfort zone. Attend our renowned content sessions and join our knowledge breakfasts, roundtable lunches and immersive dinners to network with an incredibly diverse and inspirational group who will challenge you and inspire you to learn and grow.
SESSION 1
THE WIDER WORLD
From politics and the global economy to social issues and humanitarian crises, every fashion business is impacted by the wider world. Here we take a step back to understand the bigger picture.
SESSION 2
INSIDE THE FASHION SYSTEM
The fashion industry is transforming before our eyes. Here we encounter the people who are asking questions about how it needs to change and imagining the exciting opportunities that could bring.
SESSION 3
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
We meet a daring group of scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs who are reshaping the world and, in the process, the way our industry will work in the future.
SESSION 4
GLOBAL CULTURE & CREATIVITY
We are living in an era of global culture and creativity, fueled by the rise of technology platforms that connect us all to film, television, music, art, and fashion from across the planet. We take a tour around the world to meet inspiring creative leaders.
SESSION 5
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
Let’s put things into perspective. Listen to passionate individuals with inspiring stories and discover how to live a life with purpose and authenticity.
Speakers
Meet our early speaker lineup from the worlds of science, technology, health and wellness, food, film, politics, the arts, philosophy and philanthropy – and, of course, fashion. More exciting speakers to be announced soon.
JONATHAN ANDERSON
Creative Director,
LOEWE and JW Anderson
SCHUYLER BAILAR
Educator, Author and Activist,
Pinkmantaray
AYESHA BARENBLAT
Founder and Chief Executive,
Remake
SAMMY BASSO
Biologist Associazione Italiana Progeria Sammy, Basso
HALLA BINT KHALID
Artist
MATTHIEU BLAZY
Creative Director,
Bottega Veneta
TIM BROWN
Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer,
Allbirds
CHARITHRA CHANDRAN
Actor
MANU CHOPRA
Chief Executive,
Karya
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
Executive Chairman and Creative Director,
Brunello Cucinelli
DR WADE DAVIS
Professor of Anthropology,
University of British Columbia
RICHARD DICKSON
President and Chief Executive,
Gap Inc.
OWEN EASTWOOD
Performance Coach,
Marama North Consulting Limited
ABDULNASSER GHAREM
Artist
MISAN HARRIMAN
Photographer, Entrepreneur and Social Activist
JOHN C. JAY
President of Global Creative,
Uniqlo / Fast Retailing
DAN LEVY
Multi-hyphenate Emmy® Award Winning Creator,
Not a Real Production Company
ANCA MAROLA
Chief Data Officer,
LVMH Group
JONATHAN MILDENHALL
Co-Founder and Chair, TwentyFirstCenturyBrand
LEENA NAIR
Global Chief Executive,
Chanel
SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY
Filmmaker,
SOC Films
SAMMY OTENG
Senior Community Engagement Manager,
The Or Foundation
VIDHURA RALAPANAWE
Executive Vice President – Innovation and Sustainability,
Epic Designers Ltd
AZA RASKIN
Co-Founder and Program Advisor,
Center for Humane Technology; Earth Species Project
ANNASTASIA SEEBOHM GIACOMINI
Chief Executive,
Brilliant Minds Foundation
SHIZA SHAHID
Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive,
Our Place
DIANE VON FÜRSTENBERG
Founder and Co-Chairwoman,
DVF Studio
KELLY WEARSTLER
Interior Designer,
Kelly Wearstler Interior Design
Moderators
IMRAN AMED
Founder and Chief Executive,
The Business of Fashion
TIM BLANKS
Editor-at-Large,
The Business of Fashion
SARAH KENT
London Editor and Chief Sustainability Correspondent,
The Business of Fashion
DR AHMED ZAIDI
Co-Founder and Chief Executive,
Hyran Technologies
“VOICES is actually an incubator that discusses innovation, futurism, connection, and that has everything to do with me and everything to do with each and every one of us.”
Janaya Future Khan,
Activist, Futurist and Storyteller
“I have been blown away by every speaker, since day one: the diversity, the depth of storytelling.”
Jay Shetty,
Author & Podcaster
“I’m very grateful to the BoF team for standing back and saying: who is not being heard within this system and how can we amplify their voice?”
Sinéad Burke,
Founder, Tilting The Lens
Nestled in 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Soho Farmhouse is a rural retreat where the BoF VOICES community can escape, unwind and be inspired.
Soho Farmhouse is conveniently located within a scenic drive of three international airports:
London Heathrow
65 miles, 1 hour 16 minutes
London Gatwick
101 miles, 2 hours 18 minutes
London Stansted
113 miles, 2 hours 4 minutes
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General Questions
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Speaking Enquiries
stephanie.halfmann@businessoffashion.com