``As a book author and a reporter for Newsweek and previously The Daily Telegraph for over a decade across both publications, it’s been fascinating to explore some of the major news events, as well as societal shifts and cultural waves that have been reshaping our lives. I look forward to sharing my experiences and discussing the latest trends and innovations in travel, lifestyle and more as a speaker at the Future of Luxury panel this year, unpacking the impact they will have on consumers in 2025 and beyond.``
Soo Kim | Life & Trends Reporter, Newsweek
``As someone who has worked extensively across genres, finding a unique balance as a musician, to working as a photographer for some of the industry’s leading fashion publications, maintaining my own unique vision, and voice has always been unquestionably the most important aspect. I’m honored to be invited to participate on the panel for the Future of Luxury 2025. I’m eager to join this dynamic, conversational space among an incredible line-up of visionaries by sharing my own experiences and challenges faced over the years, in my eternal quest, to explore the ineffable.``
Wendy Bevan | Multi-Media Art & Fashion Photographer
``As a filmmaker and storyteller, I’m passionate about crafting cinematic narratives that resonate by merging a deep understanding of storytelling with a forward-thinking approach. Given all the changes ushered in by AI in photography, filmmaking and content creation too, I’ll be speaking about how this can impact brands and companies today, what drives future innovation in entertainment and how to be successful in video and film. I look forward to adding to the insightful dialogue, alongside some of the brightest minds in the luxury space.``
Bruno Centofanti | Filmmaker & Cinematographer
``As a seasoned marketing expert in the lifestyle and hospitality industry, it's clear that groundbreaking science-led approaches to living well are sparking new ideas and new conversations around trends in well-being. These elements underscore what we strive for at Maslow's - a multi-faceted hospitality group with outposts at Mortimer House and 1 Warwick in London. These new approaches have informed and inspired both cultural programming at the members' houses, as well as other social programming. I look forward to sharing insights on the industry.``
Amanda Dyjecinski | Marketing Director, Maslow’s
``The relationship between art and luxury is in a state of radical flux and reconsideration. Contemporary artists from Takashi Murakami to Marilyn Minter, from Yayoi Kusama to Tom Sachs have partnered with iconic brands in recent years. I have also collaborated with luxury companies, including Max Mara, Prada, Damiani, Rick Owens / Michèle Lamy, Dolce & Gabbana, and LeoFrance on the fabrication and exhibition of my sculptures. Principals of those firms have also become patrons of my art. I look forward to discussing with my esteemed colleagues the increasingly complex bi-directional interpenetration of art and luxury.``
Barry X Ball | Sculptor
``I’m excited to join this year’s Future of Luxury panel because I’m deeply engaged in exploring how luxury brands are evolving in the digital era. With experience working alongside iconic brands like Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton, as well as contributing to publications such as British Vogue, CR Fashion Book, and Grazia, I’ve seen firsthand how content and digital strategy are reshaping the luxury landscape. This year, I look forward to sharing insights on the role of digital platforms in driving luxury engagement and how brands can maintain their exclusivity while embracing new channels of communication.``
David Ruff | Reporter & Social Media Strategist - Vogue, Grazia, CR Book
``Artificial intelligence is becoming present across all sectors. It’s crucial for companies to adapt to this new wave of technology. I’m excited to share how some brands are adapting to emerging tech to offer their clients more personalized and elevated experiences, as well as share insights into how humans can work with tech in harmony to super-charge what they already do and take it to new heights.``
Pia Velasco | Generative AI Specialist
``As an innovator in the menswear scene with over twenty years of experience, including my most recent collaboration with Alexia Aubert in the Jacques Solovière Paris x Steve González collection and soon my own brand, I’m passionate about the ever-changing fashion industry and all it has to offer. To me, true luxury lies in craftsmanship, cultural storytelling and timeless designs that respect the past while pushing style forward. I look forward to sharing insights from my experience in creative directing and brand development at the Future of Luxury Symposium, alongside my fellow panelists.``
Steve González | Creative Director