Agenda

Diane von Furstenberg is a true fashion icon: She entered the world of fashion in 1970 when she moved to New York and, two years later, founded her eponymous line. In 1974, von Furstenberg created the wrap dress, which came to symbolize power and independence for a generation of women and helped establish Diane as a legendary and crucial fixture in the industry. By 1976, more than 5 million dresses had been sold and Diane, at only 29 years old, was featured on the cover of Newsweek.

In 1997, Diane relaunched the brand with renewed vitality, and went on to receive numerous accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), of which she now serves as chairman. Diane still holds the title of chairman and founder of Diane von Furstenberg (DVF). Her 2014 memoir, “The Woman I Wanted to Be,” has been translated into five languages, and in 2015, she was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People. Listen in as Diane chats with Sandra Campos, DVF’s former CEO, and discusses her career journey, her leadership style, why it’s important to take risks, how she sees fashion now, and so much more. This session will start with a few words from our premier sponsor, Synchrony.

Diane von Furstenberg is a true fashion icon: She entered the world of fashion in 1970 when she moved to New York and, two years later, founded her eponymous line. In 1974, von Furstenberg created the wrap dress, which came to symbolize power and independence for a generation of women and helped establish Diane as a legendary and crucial fixture in the industry. By 1976, more than 5 million dresses had been sold and Diane, at only 29 years old, was featured on the cover of Newsweek.

Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, a digital-first, mission-driven investment platform for women, will discuss her career journey from Wall Street to Ellevest, as well as the biggest investing mistakes women make, the best investment advice for women during the current pandemic, and much more. She’ll also discuss her Fast Company article, “Just Buy The F***ing Latte,” which went viral for addressing the often patronizing financial budgeting tips aimed at women; why women need a close-knit “squad” of female professionals to lean on during their life; the best advice she’s ever received; and one goal she’s working on for the year ahead. This session will start with a few words from our sponsor, Fiserv.

Brit Barron grew up in an Evangelical megachurch in the 1990s trying to fit neatly inside the boundaries of her church. She was boxed in by her fears and unable to realize her full potential. All that changed when she met a girl named Sami, fell in love, and chose to leave behind those narrow boundaries in favor of a fuller and more vibrant life. In this lively keynote presentation, Brit will discuss the personal stories featured in her new book, “Worth It,” and along the way, inspire us to overcome our own fears — the kinds of fears that keep us from evolving beyond the narratives that have been handed to us by others. As Brit says, “we can’t avoid or outrun these fears, but if we face them, we’ll find that it was so worth it!” This session will start with a few words from our sponsor, Riskified.