Freedom and Fashion (FNF) presents the first ever social enterprise conference of its kind in Los Angeles. This summit will bring together industry leaders in the fashion, media, and non-profit industries sectors to address solutions to modern day slavery via social enterprise and the creative arts. 

With an expected attendance of 500-1000+ key influencers, the Freedom and Fashion Collective Conference will be the first ever social enterprise conference in Los Angeles, CA that will accelerate the fight against modern-day slavery by:

Los Angeles is a city known for its powerful, creative pulse and its capability to influence the media and culture to the public on a global scale. L.A. is also built on complex inefficiencies and a disconnected, sex-saturated culture. Our primary goals for the Freedom and Fashion Collective Conference is to leverage this city and its global influence, and to serve as a catalyst for change in the minds of consumers and various industries that contribute to the problem.

We believe that consumer behavior can have a significant impact on the issue of modern-day slavery and human exploitation. By utilizing a variety of resources presented at this conference, both companies and consumers can become a part of the solution. Our goal is to educate and equip various non-profit and for-profit social enterprises in the areas of creative branding, partnership strategy, fundraising, technology, government, media and advertising.

This conference includes the following features:

PARTNERS & SPEAKER PANELS

Freedom and Fashion has already established relationships with dozens of leading conscious consumer labels, non-profits, government officials, thought leaders, and media institutions. The convergence of these strategic players in our culture and marketplace will be the heart and soul of the Freedom and Fashion Collective. All panel Q&A sessions will be powered by Pigeonhole Live, the official Audience Engagement Tool for the Collective Conference: www.pigeonholelive.com.

KEYNOTE TOPICS & SPEAKERS

• The Root Problems of Human Trafficking - Kay Buck, Executive Director of CAST, recently introduced by President Obama in NYC

• The Economy of Human Trafficking - Dr. Siddharth Kara, Economics Professor of Harvard University, Renown Author of Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern-Day Slavery 

• Socially Conscious Product Development - Howard Brown, Founder of Stewart + Brown

• Second Chances: Proven Models of Self-Sufficiency - Catherine Rohr, CEO of Defy Ventures, featured in June 2012 Issue of INC Magazine

• 3 Birds with 1 Stone: The Three-Way Partnership - Bonnie Kim, Founder of Avessel Group, Joshua Chang, Founder of Swipe for Humanity and Mike Hill, Founder and Store Owner of The AOSA Project

• Undaunted: A Message of Hope and Redemption - Kim Biddle, Founder and Executive Director of Saving Innocence

WORKSHOP TOPICS

• Branding: Communicating Your Company’s Vision Effectively
• Ethical Fashion Pioneers: Their Failures, Strategies, and Success Stories
• Social Enterprises: Equipping Socially-Conscious Businesses For Success
• The Professors: Expert Advice from Survivors
• Faith Groups and the Importance of Social Impact
• Men + Sex: What Can Men Do?
• Technological Tools: Use the Latest Technology to Maximize Efficiency
  
• Boot Camp 1: Introduction to Event Planning and Volunteer Retention 
• Boot Camp 2: Funding, Grant Writing, and Partnerships

PANEL SPEAKERS: 

TRADE SHOW & POP UP SHOPS

Participants will have the opportunity to make socially-conscious purchases and network with the most progressive non-profit organizations and ethical companies while enjoying entertainment and sponsored products. Additional features include various social justice-related documentary screenings, a food truck fair, a DIY craft station (sponsored by Unincorporated Education) and musical guest performance.

Website: www.freedomandfashion.com/collective

General Inquiries: collective@freedomandfashion.com

Media Inquiries: press@freedomandfashion.com

Ticketing Inquiries: tickets@freedomandfashion.com