LEF Events
From intimate breakfasts with industry leaders to panel discussions on trending topics and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of luxury brands, LEF events offer a unique opportunity for executives, students, alumni, startups, and friends of LEF to immerse themselves in the world of luxury, network with industry professionals, and gain invaluable insights into the world of luxury.
See the list of upcoming LEF events and ways to register for them below.
LEF’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
LEF is thrilled to celebrate 20 years as a leader in the luxury industry!
Join us for a day of enriching programming as we commemorate 20 years of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in luxury education. The event will feature thought-provoking discussions on the future of luxury, emerging markets, and the role of AI in retail, followed by networking opportunities, a luncheon, and an awards ceremony.
Honoring Robert B. Chavez: Executive Chairman of Hermès and Chairman Emeritus of LEF
Discussions featuring industry leaders, including (list in formation):
Joyce Green: Managing Director, CHANEL France; Chair, LEF Board of Directors
Costis Maglaras: Dean, Columbia Business School
Monisha Agrawal: Vice President, Global Marketing, Tiffany & Co. LEF Board of Directors, 20th Anniversary Co-Chair
Guillaume Tardy: President, Chief Lifestyle and Licensing Officer, Ralph Lauren, LEF Board of Directors, 20th Anniversary Co-Chair
Ticket Information:
Table: $20,000 (10 tickets per table. Includes access to the full day of programming)
Individual Ticket: $2,250 (Ticket includes access to the full day of programming)
Students’ Final Presentations
The Students' Final Presentations is an annual LEF hallmark event where Columbia Business School MBA students from The Luxury Approach Master Class unveil their innovative solutions to the projects submitted by the participating companies. This unique gathering brings together students, LEF alumni, luxury executives, and press together to celebrate these great achievements.
Additionally, the LEF PhD Scholarship Awards are presented at this event. Launched in 2009, the LEF PhD Scholarship Awards provides annual scholarships to PhD students at Columbia Business School. The scholarships are awarded to students who exhibit an extraordinary level of leadership and innovation in their work, and whose accomplishments are a testament to their commitment and talent in their fields.
Registration for this event will open two weeks prior for the LEF Alumni Society and approved Friends of LEF.
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Luxury Round Table
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.
The Luxury Round Table is an annual panel discussion in which three to four industry leaders share their views on current trends and challenges facing the industry with fellow executives, an enthusiastic group of business students, alumni, and friends of LEF. The event targets an audience of approximately 80-100 and is designed to inspire the future business and creative leaders in luxury.
The topic of the discussion will be Beyond the Storefront: Innovative Partnerships in Luxury Retail, with panelists:
Allison Badea, General Manager of Giorgio Armani Beauty U.S.
Matthieu Garnier, CEO at Loro Piana North America
Laura Lendrum, CEO at Printemps Americas
Moderated by Timothee Memmi, VP, Head of Global Brand Marketing Menswear & Childrenswear at Ralph Lauren.
Alumni Networking Event
Luxury Retail in 2024: From Awareness to Sales
Panelists:
Adrien de Bontin - Director, Omnichannel & Retail Systems, Louis Vuitton
Lauren Avriam - Senior Group Director, Client Intelligence, Fragrance & Beauté Division at CHANEL
Stephanie Williams - VP, Retention Marketing, Saks OFF 5TH
Monisha Agrawal - VP, Global Marketing, Tiffany & Co.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED