17-19 May 2026 Building resilience into luxury Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, Italy

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• 17-19 May 2026
  Building resilience into luxury brands
  In-Person & Digital | Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, Italy | #FTLuxury
  
  The luxury sector is at a turning point. Last year it lost around 20 million consumers as shoppers cut back, traded down or shifted spending to experiences and pre-owned luxury. Amid economic uncertainty and shifting trade dynamics, how can brands protect margins, rethink pricing and supply chains, and hold on to long-term customer value?
  The Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit 2026 brings together global leaders to examine the forces reshaping luxury, from consumer behaviour to creative and commercial strategy. Join us in Puglia, Italy, on 17-19 May for powerful interviews, thought-provoking panels and exclusive networking opportunities.
  
  Speakers include:
  Stéphane de La Faverie
  President and CEO
  The Estée Lauder Companies
  Joanne Crevoiserat
  CEO
  Tapestry, Inc.
  Ermenegildo Zegna
  Group Executive Chairman
  Ermenegildo Zegna Group
  Jo Ellison
  Deputy Editor, FT Weekend & HTSI Editor
  Financial Times
  Martin Wolf
  Chief Economics Commentator
  Financial Times
  Elizabeth Paton
  Fashion Editor
  Financial Times
  
  
  
  
  THE EARLY BIRD
  IN-PERSON PASS
  
  Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
  €4,199
  Ends 28 February 2026
  Full price €4,999 from 1 March 2026
  
  
  Why Attend?
  Understand
  What's happening in the luxury industry and what luxury brands are doing to stay one step ahead
  
  Connect
  And build relationships with some of the biggest luxury brands and innovators
  
  Discover
  The latest luxury trends shaping the sector to help you win new business
  
  
  The Power of Networking
  ✓ Be amongst true decision-makers, including CEOs and Managing Directors 
  ✓ An opportunity to establish new relationships and strengthen existing ties through the summit dinner, drinks receptions and networking lunches 
  ✓ Conduct months worth of meetings in just 2 days
  
  
  
  
  Prepare ahead of the Summit
  
  
  
  The Battle for Big Spenders - Download the FTLive report
  
  
  
  
  
  The New Customer Paradigm for Luxury Goods
  
  Download the 2026 Business of Luxury brochure
  
  “An incredibly well-curated event. A great combination of thought-provoking discussions and networking.”
  2025 summit attendee
  Sponsors
  
  Speaking Opportunities
  Kate Bassett
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  Sponsorship Opportunities
  Jillian Gable 
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  Delegate Services
  Amrita Ganguly 
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