'Seattle's Most Influential' Panel discussion + Networking Event

121 Stewart Street,Seattle WA 98101

28 July, 2022

Description

Panel discussion and networking event on the 39th floor, viewing the breathtaking panoramic view of downtown Seattle with four powerhouse experts that are redefining the Seattle fashion industry. About our Panelists (Click to view our panelist's LinkedIn). Liyin Kok: Co-founder of Proto 101. Over 15 years of experience in Retail Business Management, Product Development, Global Supply-Chain/Sourcing, Financial Planning, Merchandising, and Trend Forecasting for fashion industry’s leading global retailers in Men's, Women's and Childrenswear. Head of Product Development and Brand Strategy, Fashion Private Brands, Amazon Fashion. Vice President of Merchandising, Product Sourcing, Global Sourcing. Macy's Corporate. Hoa Le: REI Designer. Founder of PEN-HAUS.club and materials designer at REI. Design work as Surface designer at Victoria's Secret, Associate designer at A.L.C., Associate designer at Marc Jacobs, Design assistant at Alexander Wang, Freelance Designer at Helmut Lang. Nelson Yong: Senior Brand Strategist & Content Creator. Content creation work with brands such as Lexus, Maserati, Aston Martin, Sony, Samsung, UNIQLO, Crazy Rich Asians (Warner Bros.), Johnnie Walker, Beam Suntory, Aperol, Chang Beer, Stella Artois, Indochino, Delta Air Lines, Wells Fargo, Formula E Racing, Amazon, Cars.com, and Philips Norelco Dona Sarkar: Director of Tech - Microsoft Accessibility. Multi-published author (turns out fiction writing is really useful in software!).  Owner of the fashion brand Prima Dona studios. Dyslexic but Dealing. Believer that tech upskilling is the ultimate equalizer. Always ready to get on a plane. --- Event Timeline: 6:30: Event begins with complimentary light bites, spirits, and networking 7:15 to 8:15: -Introduction of Seattle Board of Directors -Introduction of Panelists -Panel discussion -Q&A 8:15: Networking --- Parking 1. 3rd & Stewart Garage, 1619 3rd Ave., (206) 595-5080 The nearest parking garage to The Emerald. Covered parking available at hourly rates. 2. Thompson Hotel, 110 Stewart St., (206) 623-4600 Valet parking available at the Thompson Hotel on the corner of 1st and Stewart St. 3. West Edge Garage, 1500 2nd Ave, Seattle on the corner of 2nd & Pike, 322 stalls Covered parking at West Edge Parking Garage at hourly rates. 4. Market Place Tower Garage, 2025 1st Ave, (206) 783-4144, 186 stalls Covered parking in nearby Belltown at hourly rates. 5. Public Market Garage, 1531 Western Ave, Seattle, (206) 774-5237, 540 stalls Covered parking along Pike Place Market at hourly rates.