Fashion Tech Forum 2019

When Karen Harvey Consulting and INDX approached the Markham Group to help execute the 2019 Fashion Tech Forum in New York City, the mission was: present an upscale, in-depth and intimate platform for fashion industry insiders to explore the future of technology and fashion. Our team was asked to produce design concepts for the mainstage; brand activation space; oversee technical production & A/V work; and help ensure a completely smooth journey for guests from the check-in process through to the last departure. Markham worked closely with the FTF team and their partners to present new design ideas and develop a full schedule. The event kicked off with a VIP dinner reception with celebrity guest chefs, for which our team coordinated culinary production alongside chefs. The full-day program took place at a famous location in Manhattan, with a mainstage hosting eight panels and three keynote speakers, a curated lunch, and a sponsor activation area with 20+ unique set ups. On event day, Markham managed the screen content, technical direction, guest flow, logistics for over 40 speakers, breakfast, lunch, and the final cocktail reception. FTF 2019 was one of the best attended and most successful yet, with the mainstage panels and The White Space Gallery (FTF’s hub for networking, social media moments, and brand activations) packed and buzzing all day. Captured audio/video from stage conversations was shared out with speakers to be featured on their own podcasts and network shows.