We are thrilled to welcome you to Rightfully Sewn’s Fashion Designer Professional Development Seminar
this Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to
noon! Doors will open for networking at 8:30 a.m. and the first session will
begin at 9 a.m.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR VISIT
PARKING
Parking is
available in the adjacent, underground Arts District Garage for $10. You may pre-purchase a reserved parking space at kauffmancenter.org or
by calling 816.994.7222.
Pre-purchased parking is available up to 24 hours in advance of the event.
HAVEN’T
RECEIVED YOUR TICKETS?
If you haven't received your tickets in the mail by Friday, May 31, please call the Kauffman Center Box Office at 816.994.7222 to switch your tickets to print-at-home or hold them at will call under your name. The box office will be open until 8 p.m. on Friday and will open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.
ARRIVAL
To ensure the safety and security of our guests, the Kauffman Center has implemented a security screening policy. Any persons and items entering the Kauffman Center are subject to search. To review more information visit kauffmancenter.org/policies.
AGENDA
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Arrival and Networking
9 a.m.
Program Starts
Presentation by Joshua Taimoor Nana, President of MTAR, LLC
The Future of Fashion Manufacturing
9:40 - 9:50 a.m.
Break
9:50 - 10:45 a.m.
A keynote conversation with Katie Warner Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbon38, moderated by Jennifer Lapka, Founder and President of Rightfully Sewn
Katie will speak about how to build a fashion brand, marketing strategies, securing funding, and more!
10:45 -10:55 a.m.
Break
10:55 - 11:30 a.m.
Presentation by Dr. Lauren Downing Peters, Columbia College Chicago
Imagining an Inclusive Design Future
11:30 a.m. - Noon
Networking in Brandmeyer Grand Hall
Swag bag collection for first 150 ticket buyers near Gift Shop
Noon
Event End
Q&A
There
will be designated time at the end of each speaker’s presentation for questions
from the audience. Please jot down your questions so you can learn as much as
you can while they are with us!
BRUSH UP ON THE SPEAKERS
Joshua Taimoor Nana, President of MTAR | www.kcmtar.com
Katie Warner Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of
Carbon38 | www.Carbon38.com
- How Katie Warner Johnson Went from Ballerina, to Wall Street Analyst, to Fitness Instructor, to Carbon38 Founder
- How To Boost Your Confidence, According To The CEO Of Carbon38
- How This Ballerina Became a $20 Million Business Owner,
- Women in Business Q&A: Katie Warner Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, Carbon38
Dr. Lauren Downing Peters, Columbia College Chicago |www.laurendowningpeters.com
FASHION SCHOOL BOOTHS
For
high school students or others interested in a career in fashion, visit with representatives from esteemed regional fashion design
programs at Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas State University, and Stephens
College. They will be present in Brandmeyer Grand Hall from 8:30 -
9 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. - noon. Be in control of your future by
knowing your options!
REFRESHMENTS
Kauffman Center will not operate any food/beverage services on
this day so you are welcome to bring in coffee, which must be consumed before
entering Muriel Kauffman Theatre. You are welcome to bring water in bottles
with caps, which can be taken into Muriel Kauffman Theatre. There are water
fountains on the premises.
ATTIRE
Dress
up in Carbon38, your favorite local designer, or anything that makes you feel
great! You be you!
RACE AND CONSTRUCTION ALERT
The Hospital Hill Run
will also be taking place on Saturday morning. Please visit their website
for timing details and course map to plan your trip to the
Kauffman Center.
Construction-related street closures are in effect near the Kauffman Center as well. For more parking and traffic updates visit kauffmancenter.org/parking.
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