Built to Endure: Inside the Playbook of Legacy Brands

What separates brands that burn out from those that build empires across generations? This session dives into the strategic secrets behind some of the country’s most enduring fashion businesses. From repositioning plays and succession structures to merchandise pivots and cultural reinventions, discover how heritage brands adapt without losing the essence that made them iconic. Hear from business leaders and brand architects who have weathered everything from economic downturns to generational shifts in consumer behaviour. Whether you’re managing a brand with decades of history or building one with lasting ambition, you’ll walk away with practical insights into maintaining relevance, trust and a competitive edge over the long haul.

 Beyond the Viral Moment: Turning Fame into Fortune

Going viral is easy. Building a business that outlives the buzz? That’s the real challenge. This session unpacks what happens after your brand explodes online—and how to engineer the back-end systems, partnerships and monetisation models that turn a moment into a machine. We’ll examine case studies of high-profile commercial ventures that shot to fame overnight and the behind-the-scenes decisions that determined whether they became sustainable businesses or faded fads. From capitalising on the spike in demand to managing customer retention and scaling logistics, this is your tactical guide to surviving and thriving after your brand’s 15 minutes of fame.

No Filter: The Brutal Truth About Building an Empire
Behind every polished founder story is a war chest of mistakes, doubts and near collapses. In this no-holds-barred session, pioneering entrepreneurs pull back the curtain on the sacrifices, emotional toll and power plays that go into scaling a business from nothing to empire. From financial decision-making to strategic standoffs and personal burnout, these are the stories you don’t hear in glossy profiles. Expect real talk about what it takes to stay in control as your business grows beyond you—and the missteps they wish someone had warned them about earlier. This is not inspiration. It’s insight.

Legacy on the Line: The Art of the Transformational Exit

When is the right time to sell? And what happens when your brand, your team and your IP are all part of the deal? In this high-stakes session, learn the strategy, psychology and sheer precision behind legacy-defining exits. Whether it’s a blockbuster acquisition or a quiet handover, these are the transactions that shift markets—and rewrite founders’ futures. You’ll hear about deal terms that preserved a founder’s vision, an exit that unlocked expansion and the behind-the-scenes negotiations that almost broke the deal. Perfect for founders eyeing the long game or dealmakers chasing the next landmark transaction.