Agenda 2025

LIS Morning Show and Breakfast

Beyond Novelty: How Innovation Becomes Part of Brand Identity

• How can luxury brands build innovation that lasts — not just what’s new, but what’s necessary and timeless?
• What leadership mindsets and frameworks help embed innovation into long-term brand identity?
• Can brands move beyond short-term novelty to create enduring transformation?

Venue: Restaurant le Cercle du Rhône, FER Geneva

• Candice Pascoal
  CEO of Alfredus.co, founder of Digital Nation, Kickante, RedBoxMe with Cartier

• Franck Garnier
  Head of Digital Innovation at Hublot

• Pedro Lopez-Belmonte Eraso
  Co-Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Technology Innovation Expert

Opening of the 7th Edition of the Luxury Innovation Summit

• Welcome Remarks by the Summit Chair Co-Chair and Host
• Introduction to the 7th Luxury Innovation Summit
• Overview of the Summit Agenda and Key Themes

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Alfonso Gomez
  Mayor of the City of Geneva

• Morin Oluwole
  Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Luxury & Digital Expert and Board Director

• Pedro Lopez-Belmonte Eraso
  Co-Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Technology Innovation Expert

• Sophie Heurtault Malherbe
  Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Administration and Finance at FER Geneva

Panel: The Great Wealth Transfer: Women, AI, and Sustainability Redefining Luxury

How women driving wealth, innovation, and sustainability are shaping the next era of luxury

As the luxury sector faces economic headwinds, generational shifts, and a race to innovate with AI and digital solutions, one factor connects every trend: women. With women set to benefit disproportionately from the great wealth transfer — estimated at $30 trillion in the US alone — they are increasingly influencing spending, demanding sustainability, and driving  innovation and AI strategies, as well as leading in the industry.

This key note panel of leaders curated by 100 Women @ Davos will explore how luxury companies can better understand and engage women as consumers, leaders, and innovators — offering insights and strategies to help brands thrive in a rapidly evolving market.

• Dr. Anino Emuwa
  Managing Director, Avandis Consulting, Founder, 100 Women @ Davos

• Dr. Giovanna Casimiro
  IFM Professor in Immersive Technologies | Founder Facebar Wellness Club & Partner HERÔ Skin Beauty | XR Producer Sawhorse Productions

• Iris Maria Alexis Van der Veken
  Executive Director & Secretary General Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030

• Olivia Crouan
  Executive Luxury Advisor

Panel: Innovation in Luxury Recommerce: Bridging Sustainability, Technology, and Global Markets

From Asia to the World: Scaling Tech-Driven Luxury Recommerce

This panel explores how digital innovation, sustainability, and evolving consumer values are reshaping the luxury recommerce landscape.

Initial Spotlight by Bunjangter Inc. (Bunjang) — Korea’s leading tech-driven resale platform — the session will highlight global recommerce trends, cross-border scalability, and the future of sustainable luxury consumption.

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Antonio Carriero
  Chief Digital & Information Officer. General Manager EMEA. Executive Board Member at Fossil Group

• Arnaud Rossi
  Managing Director and CG&S Industry Lead Austria, Switzerland, Germany at Accenture

• Jaewha Choi
  CEO at Bungaejangter Inc. (Bunjang)

How Nestlé masters a premium digital experience

In today’s market, the expectations of the luxury and premium consumer are evolving faster than ever. The shopping journey is no longer confined to the physical store; it’s a seamless, data-driven experience that spans multiple channels. Join Ashan Willy, CEO of New Relic, and Vikram, Strategic product architect and Product Engineering Lead at Nestlé, as they reveal how a focus on data and observability is unlocking the future of premium retail. They will discuss how Nestlé, a leader in premium brands like Nespresso, uses real-time insights to prepare for peak events like Black Friday, to deliver a consistently excellent digital experience.

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Ashan Willy
  Chief Executive Officer at New Relic

• Vikram Venkataravana
  Strategic product architect and Product Engineering Lead at Nestlé

Fireside Chat: The Global Transformation of Watches & Jewelry

Heritage redefined: design, desire, and disruption in an iconic sector

From the ateliers of Switzerland to the attention of a new generation, watches and jewelry are being reshaped by shifting values, cutting-edge technology, and evolving global markets. This panel explores how legacy brands and innovators are evolving through sustainability, personalization, and digital trust.

What defines timeless value in a world that’s changing fast?

• Carsten Keller
  CEO of Chrono24

• Serge Maillard
  Publisher at Europa Star HBM SA

Finalist Presentations: Luxury Innovation Awards 2025

Meet the most promising innovators redefining the future of luxury.

The finalists of the Luxury Innovation Awards 2025 will each present their visionary business ideas live on stage. This is their opportunity to pitch directly to a jury of industry leaders, investors, and influential figures—alongside the full audience of the Luxury Innovation Summit.

Join us to discover the ideas and brands that will shape tomorrow’s luxury landscape.

Category 1: Digital and Tech-Driven Luxury Innovation (2:15 pm)

• Bosch Secure Authentication – Florian Hachenberger
• Ekimetrics – Théo Alves Da Costa
• ZATAP – Sofia Martins

Category 2: Sustainable Luxury and Circular Innovation (2:35 pm)

• Eva Mechler – Eva Mechler
• GOOLD AG – Aline Ochoa-Bauer
• Trendful – Jacquelyn de la Parte

Category 3: Next-Gen Craftsmanship: Fashion, Jewellery, and Design (2:55 pm)

• ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENEVE – Ricardo Bernardino
• CERRET – Alexandre Cerret
• ÉLÉPHISSE – Steeve Burkhalter

Category 4: Creative Commerce & Digital Consumer Engagement (3:15 pm)

• Flixmedia – Paul Phillips
• VISIODOME – Raphaël Henry
• zammy ai – Jihan Chung

Category 5: Redefining Luxury Experiences and Hospitality (3:35 pm)

• DWS Engraving – Najla El Carmouhi
• THE EMBASSIES – Stéphane Cheikh
• Vitruvius Built – Charles Ochello Jr.

Category 6: Lifestyle, Beauty and Wellness Innovation (3:55 pm)

• Carnault – Tobias Kaiser
• SKUGGA – Mikael Eriksson
• YU.SH – Pietro Allegretti

Departure to Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

After the conclusion of the day program at FER at 16:15, attendees will walk to the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva (approx. 10–12 minutes).

Arrival to venue

Please proceed directly to the Salle des Nations. The evening program will begin promptly at 17:00.

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

Official Opening Ceremony of the LIS 2025 Edition

Ceremonial Opening, Keynotes, and Fireside Chats

Please be seated by 17:00 for the official start of the evening program.

Speakers include:

• Summit Chair & Co-Chair
• Strategic and Institutional Partners
• Special Guest Remarks

Venue: Salle des Nations

• Deependra Pandey
  Group CEO at Luxury Venture Group

• Morin Oluwole
  Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Luxury & Digital Expert and Board Director

• Pedro Lopez-Belmonte Eraso
  Co-Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Technology Innovation Expert

• Roberto Eggs
  Jury President, Chief Business Strategy & Global Market Officer at Moncler Group

Panel: The Future of Circular Luxury

Innovation, Resale, and the Technology Behind Extended Luxury Lifecycles

A conversation on how resale platforms and circular economy strategies are transforming the luxury landscape.

Discussion will explore:

• How luxury brands are approaching circularity through innovation, resale, and extended product lifecycles.
• The role of technology in building trust, transparency, and traceability in the circular economy.
• Insights from leading platforms and thought leaders shaping the future of circular luxury.

Venue: Salle des Nations

• Keith Metcalfe
  Director Fashion Germany at eBay

• Michele Casucci
  Founder & GM, Certilogo, eBay Group

• Morin Oluwole
  Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Luxury & Digital Expert and Board Director

• Rajesh Shanmugasundaram
  Chief Technology Officer at Breitling

Panel: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Turning Traceability Constraints into Luxury Opportunities

With growing regulatory pressure on product traceability—especially through the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP), which will progressively become mandatory across the luxury industry—brands are entering a new era of transparency and accountability. But beyond compliance, traceability offers a strategic opportunity to tackle key industry challenges. This panel—led by Selinko and TOPPAN, joined by leading brands and experts—will explore how digital traceability can unlock direct consumer relationships, strengthen anti-counterfeiting strategies, reinforce ESG and second-hand initiatives, and reduce grey market exposure. Traceability is becoming the foundation to protect the uniqueness of your creations while sharing stories and experiences with your end consumers—on your own terms.

• Regulatory requirements like the Digital Product Passport (DPP) are pushing luxury brands toward greater transparency and traceability.
• Beyond compliance, digital traceability offers strategic value: enabling direct consumer engagement, anti-counterfeiting, ESG alignment, and second-hand market control.

Venue: Salle des Nations

• Costanza Nicolosi
  Head of Membership & Growth at Aura Blockchain Consortium

• Grégoire Fremiot
  CEO of Selinko

• Pedro Lopez-Belmonte Eraso
  Co-Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Technology Innovation Expert

• Takuya Onuki
  General Manager of Global Business Development at TOPPAN Board of Director at Selinko

• Yoann Lemain
  CTO at Ratsey & Lapthorn

Cocktail dînatoire

Venue: Salon du Lac, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

Summit Party

Relaxed networking and celebration with cocktails, DJ set, and visual light show.

Venue: Salle des Nations

Day 1 Close

LIS Morning Show and Breakfast

Can AI redefine the online user experience?

• • Are we reaching an inflection point where technology will start adapting to human ways?
  • How might it restore emotional depth and sensory nuance to the online journey?
  • What happens when AI meets spatial computing, blockchain, or digital identity?
  • How does this impact fashion, beauty & luxury brands?

Venue: Restaurant le Cercle du Rhône, FER Geneva

• Camille Godet
  Senior Industry Manager at Google Switzerland

• Grégoire Fremiot
  CEO of Selinko

• Pedro Lopez-Belmonte Eraso
  Co-Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Technology Innovation Expert

Welcome Keynote: Summit Day 2 commences

Welcome Keynote by Summit Chair and Co-Chair

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Morin Oluwole
  Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Luxury & Digital Expert and Board Director

• Pedro Lopez-Belmonte Eraso
  Co-Chair, Luxury Innovation Summit & Awards 2025, Technology Innovation Expert

Panel: Time, Trust & Transformation: Redefining Luxury for the Next Generation

Heritage brands are embracing disruption. Digital pioneers are reshaping expectations. Gen Z and Gen Alpha are demanding immediacy, transparency, and cultural relevance. This conversation explores how creativity, trust, and technology come together to shape tomorrow’s luxury.

From timeless craftsmanship to live commerce. From digital communities to intelligent design. From human emotion to data-driven personalization. What will define desirability, value, and identity in the next era of luxury?

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Ian Rogers
  Chief Experience Officer at Ledger

• Jean-Claude Biver
  President of the Biver Watches

• Jemma Tadd
  Director of Fashion at eBay

• Serge Maillard
  Publisher at Europa Star HBM SA

Masterclass: The Future of Luxury in India – Market Outlook and CEO Strategies

India’s luxury market is entering a decisive growth phase. Demand is accelerating across watches, jewelry, fashion, beauty, hospitality, premium travel, and food and beverage. The upcoming EFTA–India trade agreement will further reshape access for Swiss and European brands, making the timing critical for leaders seeking to enter or expand.

Topics covered: 

• Mapping high-growth categories and cities
• Cultural drivers of demand: weddings, festivals, and diaspora links
• Why timing matters: EFTA–India trade deal and consumption boom
• The winning playbook: blending omnichannel retail with live and quick commerce
• Building effective local collaborations and leadership
• What global CEOs must rewire to scale fast and stay competitive

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Arnaud Rossi
  Managing Director and CG&S Industry Lead Austria, Switzerland, Germany at Accenture

• Mitrajit Bhattacharya
  Founder, The Horologists CEO, Publisher, Author, Columnist, Consultant. Foremost Voice on Luxury in the Indian market.

• Mohan Murti
  Advocate & International Industry Arbitrator, Former Managing Director-Europe, Reliance Industries Ltd. Member of Supervisory Board Innoplexus AG, Germany

• Laure de Carayon
  Entrepreneur, China and India Marketing and Innovation Expert, China Connect and Asia Loopers Conferences Founder, Content Producer, Speaker, MC

• Sushil K. Premchand
  Chairman of the PRS Group, Mumbai, and the Managing Director of PRS Services AG, Zurich

Panel: Luxury’s Next Frontier: Scaling Heritage with Intelligence

Luxury brands face a critical crossroad: Evolve legacy systems and storytelling – or risk losing cultural relevance. This panel explores how technology can protect heritage while enabling transformation. From harmonizing fragmented data to preserving brand integrity and deepening customer loyalty, hear from leaders shaping the future of luxury with intelligence, precision, and trust.

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Brooke Einspanier
  Associate Partner, Intelligent Product at IBM

• David Conte
  Head of Brand Creative Communications at L’Occitane en Provence

• Lisa Luedde
  Head of Digital Strategy & Expansion – Digital & Social Media at Nespresso

Panel: Luxury Reimagined: Innovation, Sustainability, and the New Premium

Luxury is being reshaped by innovation, sustainability, and shifting consumer values. This panel brings together leaders from heritage houses, global consumer industries, and technology to discuss how new ideas are redefining the meaning of premium while keeping the emotional essence of luxury intact.

We will explore:

• How innovation is driving the next generation of luxury products and services
• The role of sustainability in building resilient and trusted brands
• How heritage brands adapt while preserving craftsmanship and emotional connection
• How technology and new business models are shaping consumer expectations

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Dr. Beate Klingenberg
  Senior Luxury Advisor

• Max Kantelia
  Chairman at MetaMinds & Co-Founder, Zilliqa

• Nina Müller
  CEO of the Lalique Group

• Yann Marois
  VP Brand Design & Creative at Philip Morris International

Panel: Funding the Future: Investing in Luxury Innovation

Who’s investing in the future of luxury—and why?

This panel brings together investors, advisors, and founders to explore where capital is flowing across the luxury innovation ecosystem. From sustainability to AI, from circular fashion to longevity, hear how VCs, corporates, and founders are redefining value and risk in luxury. Learn what makes luxury ventures investable, how partnerships are evolving, and where the biggest opportunities lie.

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Bobby Simms
  Partner Spheres Ventures

• Luigi Feola
  Managing Partner at L Catterton Europe

• Stephanie Crespin
  CEO Reflaunt

• Stephen Morgan
  Managing Director, Lifestyle & Media Advisory, Phronesis Partners

• Rachel Daydou
  Partner Luxury Innovation Sustainability EY Fabernovel

Fireside chat: The Future of Luxury: 2030 and Beyond

Bold predictions and strategic insights for the decade ahead — where innovation, values, and markets will redefine the meaning of luxury.

As the 7th edition of the Luxury Innovation Summit comes to a close, this final session looks ahead to the forces that will shape the industry through 2030 and beyond. Drawing on the insights, debates, and breakthroughs shared over the past two days, leading voices from across sectors will offer bold, actionable predictions for the future of luxury.

We’ll explore:

• The macro forces — technology, sustainability, and shifting cultural values — set to reshape luxury by 2030.
• How geopolitical shifts, demographic change, and new consumer behaviours will influence brand strategies.
• The industries most likely to lead — and those at risk of disruption.
• One bold prediction from each speaker to inspire decisive action.

Venue: FER Geneva Auditorium

• Diana Verde Nieto
  Entrepreneur, Business Leader and co-founder of Edify Collective

• Iris Maria Alexis Van der Veken
  Executive Director & Secretary General Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030

• Stéphane JG Girod
  Professor of Strategy and Organizational Innovation at IMD Lausanne

Day 2 continues at the Evening Location

Welcome Cocktail

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

Welcome Drinks and Networking

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

Gala Dinner & 2025 Luxury Innovation Awards Ceremony Commences

Welcome Address and Keynotes

Venue: Salle des Nations, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

• Adrien Genier
  Director of the Geneva Tourism & Conventions Foundation

• Andreas Altmann
  Owner and Founder of GIBERG

• Deependra Pandey
  Group CEO at Luxury Venture Group

• Delphine Bachmann
  State Councillor in charge of the Department of Economy and Labour (DEE) of the Republic and Canton of Geneva

• HE Amb. Mridul Kumar
  Ambassador of India to Switzerland

• Nathalie Vranken
  Directrice Générale Déléguée at Vranken-Pommery-Monopole

• Roberto Eggs
  Jury President, Chief Business Strategy & Global Market Officer at Moncler Group

Awards Ceremony - Part I

Special Mentions and Honoring the first round of award recipients, celebrating trailblazers in luxury innovation.

Venue: Salle des Nations, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

Culinary Delights & Entertainment

Savor the main course alongside captivating performances and live music, setting the stage for the evening’s excitement.

Venue: Salle des Nations, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

Awards Ceremony: Part II

Desserts are served as we announce the winners of the remaining categories, concluding with a heartfelt thank-you note to all participants and guests.

Closing Celebration & Networking

Venue: Salle des Nations, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva