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May 31
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
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Are you sitting on the sidelines trying to understand what the next decade of fashion and beauty will bring? Get a front-row seat to one of the hottest discussions to hit the AWE runway. Hear from today's most relevant brands and from luxury, fashion, beauty, and culture leaders on why fashion and beauty are leading the way when it comes to Metaverse and Emerging Tech adoption. The panel will explore:
• How brands are using virtual spokespeople to connect with new audiences
• What Generative AI has to do with the metaverse and its impact on fashion and beauty
• How gaming is becoming Gen Alpha’s new social network
• How brands are preparing for a future with AR glasses
• Innovative real-world examples that illustrate why fashion, beauty and luxury are leading the way
Speakers
VP Digital Innovation & E-Comm. NYX Professional Makeup
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L'Oreal
Founder & CEO
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5th Column
Chief Metaverse Officer
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Journey
Sr Director Digital Innovation
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Ulta Beauty
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