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Brands have experimented with the runway show in the past year, offering new ways to showcase apparel and raise awareness of fashion labels. We will show you how technology is changing the execution and perception of a runway show, from the logistical and theatrical presentation to the discovery and sales process for buyers.

Every retailer is trying to figure out how to best bridge the online/offline gap through new ideas and technologies. Learn how digital technology and hardware are allowing online efforts to correspond with the offline experience and savvy retailers and brands that are doing just that.

Emerging startups will demo their best new ideas for mobile applications, digital media and innovative technologies to fashion industry decision-makers and experts. Best pitch and idea will be revealed at the end of the day.

Social media is still the epicenter of the digital space—it’s the first step toward technology for brands and retailers. We know the heavy hitters: Tumblr, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook. But what is considered successful curation amongst these platforms, and where is social media headed next?

Traditional print media faces the struggle of forcing to adapt to digital media. Hear from brands and publications on emerging business models, and how they balance print and digital to ramp up readership and viewership.

Competition continues with more pitches from companies

A thought-provoking panel, this discussion will aim at the re-invention of consumer interactions with emerging retail technologies both online and off.