Columbus Fashion Council Hosts Third Annual Fashion Industry Conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio - May 1, 2024 - PRLog -- The Columbus Fashion Council has announced they will be hosting their third annual Fashion Industry Conference on Saturday, May 25th from 9:30 AM - 7 PM. The Columbus Fashion Council Fashion Industry Conference brings together industry professionals, designers, and fashion enthusiasts for a day of networking, panel discussions, and trend discussions as well as providing education to students and entrepreneurs. Whether you're a seasoned fashionista or just starting out in the industry, this event is perfect for anyone looking to dive into the world of fashion. Prajjé Oscar, contestant on Project Runway All Star Season 20, is the Keynote Speaker of the conference.

The agenda for the day is as follows:

9:30 AM - Doors Open and Light Breakfast Served

10 AM - Keynote Speaker

10:30 AM - The State of the Fashion Industry (Panel on the overall growth and direction of fashion and retail within Franklin County)

11 AM - Shaping The Future of Sustainability (Panel on brand accountability, green-washing, and fast fashion)

11:30 AM - Let's Diversify (Panel about DE&I, ageless fashion, curvy trends and more)

12PM - Lunch/Networking

1PM - Building Your Brand From The Ground Up & Creating Brand Loyalty

1:45 PM - Decoding Purchasing Behaviors (Panel on exploring the psychology behind our purchases)

2:30 PM - Fashion Tech-Tics (Panel around AI, tech, and digital influence in fashion & retail)

3:15 PM - Fashion Therapy (Panel on fashion and mental health)

4 PM - Styling Tips & Tricks

4:30 PM - Closing Remarks

5PM - 7PM - Closing Party/ Happy Hour (Vendor opportunities are available)

For more information including a list of future events and how to purchase tickets, please visit https://fashionweekcolumbus.org/.

ABOUT COLUMBUS FASHION COUNCIL (CFC)

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) status organization, the Columbus Fashion Council's mission is to provide scholarships to fashion design students and a platform for local fashion designers. The vision is to expand the fashion economy in Central Ohio through a combination of industry growth initiatives, community organizations support, funding access opportunities, and creative program development. The CFC strives to nurture and develop the fashion community to keep our fashion talent living and working in Central Ohio.