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Moderator

Rui Maria Pêgo has 18 years of experience across Radio, Theatre, Film and Television. He holds a degree in History from NOVA University Lisbon, a Master’s in Professional Acting from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and specialised in Shakespearean Acting at RADA. He has hosted programmes on all three national television channels and on radio stations, and is an author and podcaster, having created “Debaixo da Língua”. In 2026, he will tour with “Rinoceronte” and make his cinema debut in “The Man Who Stole Portugal”.

Co-Director, Luxury Management Workstream, Nova SBE

A researcher and professor, Inês Risques works across finance, luxury and artificial intelligence. She was an investment portfolio manager at JP Morgan in London and New York and co-leads the Luxury Management Workstream at Nova SBE. Inês is pursuing a PhD at Instituto Superior Técnico, researching the value of human skills in an AI-augmented world. In 2026, she presented the initial findings from this research at the international DRUID conference in Copenhagen.

Creative Consultant

A Paris-based creative consultant and strategist, Carolina Queirós works at the intersection of Fashion and culture. At Saint Laurent, she develops considered collaborations and culture-facing projects spanning art, design, lifestyle and hospitality. Her background encompasses image, communication and journalism, including Vogue Portugal, Self Service and Petronio Associates. Carolina holds a Master’s in International Fashion & Luxury Management from Institut Français de la Mode and works across strategy, image and creativity.

Artist 

Born in 1971, Joana Vasconcelos is a Portuguese visual artist with a career spanning around 30 years and a practice encompassing a wide variety of techniques. Known for monumental sculptures and immersive installations, she decontextualises everyday objects and updates the concept of arts and crafts for the 21st century. Through humour and irony, Joana’s work questions the status of women, consumer society and collective identity, engaging with themes that remain central to contemporary culture.

Founder and General Secretary, Laurel

Founder and General Secretary of Laurel and Portugal's representative at ECCIA, Francisco Carvalheira has over three decades of experience in strategy, marketing, executive aviation, high-value tourism, and brand development. He is a professor at the Catholic University of Portugal, where he teaches Luxury Management and Marketing. His work has contributed to the appreciation and internationalization of Portuguese expertise and to European reflection on the future of premium industries.

Moderator

A journalist at Observador, Joana Moreira writes about art and culture and their intersection with social, labour and political issues. She is a regular contributor to Máxima and Portuguese Soul, and her work has appeared in national and international publications including Vogue, GQ, Elle and Público. Her journalism spans different areas of contemporary culture, connecting creative practices with the social, professional and political contexts in which they develop.

Director, IED Milano

Director of IED Milano and author of Brand Persona: The Four Step Method, Danilo Venturi has a background in Political Science and a Master’s in Luxury Management. He began his career in music, pioneered e-commerce and concept stores, and worked for La Perla. Danilo developed a model described by Forbes as “The Reign of Error”, involving LVMH, Gucci, Pitti Immagine, Marina Abramović and Alber Elbaz. At IED Milano, he promotes the cross-pollination of languages across Fashion, art and design.

Worldwide Buyer Manager, TRANOÏ

With a Master’s in Fashion Design, Vincent Lyleire has built his career at the intersection of creativity, business and the fashion industry. He began at Aganovich, became Sales Director at Martin Grant and supported emerging French designers. In 2016, Vincent joined Who’s Next and Première Classe. After La Redoute, he became an independent fashion business consultant, supporting brands and organisations across business development, sales, networking and international growth, with a focus on commercial expansion.

Accessories Designer

A Fashion Design graduate from the Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon, Alba Dantas specialised in Footwear Design at Institut Français de la Mode in Paris. She worked as an Assistant Designer at Isabel Marant, Louis Vuitton and Jacquemus. Alba now develops an independent practice through collaborations and projects, presenting her work in Fashion shows, editorials and events while exploring development and production opportunities in Portugal, with a focus on quality, longevity, sustainability and savoir-faire.

Co-founder, MASJIEN

Co-founder of MASJIEN, techno-optimist and Changemaker of the Year 2025, Ann Claes has over 25 years of experience in fashion. Her work spans technology, sustainability, strategy and industry transformation, connecting Fashion and technology and translating innovation into the industry’s real-world needs. An international keynote speaker, host, moderator, board member, advisor and mentor, Ann’s work also includes Digital Product Passports and research into circularity.

Moderator

Marlene Oliveira is Head of the International Unit at CENIT – Textile Intelligence Center, where she coordinates internationalisation and global promotion initiatives for the Portuguese textile, clothing and Fashion industry, including the MODAPORTUGAL strategy, aimed at strengthening the international positioning and visibility of the Portuguese Fashion and textile ecosystem. With over two decades of experience in the international promotion of the sector, she was responsible for Portugal Fashion International, from 1999 to 2016. She holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Minho, complemented by further training in management and marketing.

Co-founder, MASJIEN

Co-founder of MASJIEN, techno-optimist and Changemaker of the Year 2025, Ann Claes has over 25 years of experience in Fashion. Her work spans technology, sustainability, strategy and industry transformation, connecting Fashion and technology and translating innovation into the industry’s real-world needs. An international keynote speaker, host, moderator, board member, advisor and mentor, Ann’s work also includes Digital Product Passports and research into circularity.

Generative AI Lead, Revolve

Generative AI Lead at Revolve and CEO of RetryOn, José Sobral trained as an architect. He entered Fashion through Paatiff, the AI-native label he founded in 2023, which showed at ModaLisboa with Lion of Porches and produced a collection with Revolve, completing a journey from digital creation to physical garments. José has since worked with artists and Fashion houses across digital and physical projects. Co-founded in Los Angeles, RetryOn is developing an AI platform spanning the full Fashion creation pipeline at scale.

Fashion Innovation Specialist

An entrepreneur and TED speaker, Karinna Grant explores how Fashion, technology and culture can create more sustainable, participatory and experiential models of ownership. A published author, she has advised and lectured internationally on retail innovation and digital fashion. Her ventures include HOT:SECOND and THE DEMATERIALISED. Karinna is currently undertaking doctoral research focused on ownership innovation, Fashion archives and new approaches to collective custodianship.

Moderator

A writer, researcher and communicator in Fashion and sustainability, Mariana Pereira Silva holds a Master’s in Branding and Fashion Design and is pursuing a PhD in Development Studies at the University of Lisbon, focusing on clothing supply chains. She is the author of Desfilar pela História, co-author of Sustentabilidade na Moda and founder of Ethica – Sustainable Fashion Hub. Mariana has taught at UBI and conducted research at Católica-Lisbon and University College Dublin in the textile and clothing sector.

VP, Public Affairs, Global Fashion Agenda

VP of Public Affairs at Global Fashion Agenda, María Luisa Martínez Díez leads the organisation’s Policy Engagement Strategy, strengthening engagement with stakeholders and partnerships with key organisations. She joined GFA in 2019. María Luisa holds a Master’s in EU Politics and Law from Sciences Po Paris and has over ten years of Public Affairs experience in Paris and Brussels, including roles at the European Commission, Madrid Regional Office and EURALIA.

Founder, Beyond Fashion Institute

A Fashion systems thinker, sustainability strategist and writer, Rachel Arthur founded the Beyond Fashion Institute, a non-profit focused on systems change in Fashion. She is Advocacy Lead for Sustainable Fashion at UNEP, where her work addresses industry norms and circularity. Rachel authored the Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook, published in 2023, and a 2024 Textile Exchange report. She is also a TED speaker and Honorary Fellow of Cardiff University.

Pro-Rector for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Católica-Lisbon School

Pro-Rector and Associate Professor of Strategy and Innovation Management at Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Céline Abecassis-Moedas served as Dean for Executive Education from 2019 to 2024. She is a non-executive director at Vista Alegre Atlantis and Lectra. Céline holds a PhD in Management from École Polytechnique and a Master’s from Université Paris Dauphine. She was an Assistant Professor at Queen Mary University of London and worked at Lectra and AT Kearney, combining academic and business experience.

Director Emerging Brands Initiative, Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode

Director of the Emerging Brands Initiative at the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in Paris, Serge Carreira is an Adjunct Professor at Sciences Po’s School of Management and Impact. With over 25 years of experience in Fashion and luxury, he has held retail and merchandising management roles at Galeries Lafayette, Prada, Miu Miu and Mary Katrantzou. Serge also serves on the boards of institutions linked to Fashion and culture, combining business, academic and institutional experience.