Latest News & Speaker Line-Up for the Inaugural The Luxe Convergence

The Luxe Convergence 2026 conference programme has been announced. Launching this inaugural event, Alison Gilmore of RX Global Events said: “As this conference’s Creative Director, my aim is to explore how the global luxury industry navigates the explosive growth of brand collaborations within an evolving cultural and commercial landscape of luxury lifestyle products and services.

“It is the first event of its kind – something new, but integral to all those who are either directly involved in collaboration creation and partnerships, or looking to take that leap. Cross-category collaboration is luxury’s most powerful new marketing tool, and we want to help those involved master the techniques to succeed,” added Gilmore.

Taking place in Cannes, France, from 14–16 April 2026, The Luxe Convergence has an agenda that covers two days of learning, debate, creative discussion and networking, led by an international panel of speakers across all sessions. The objectives are to expand attendees’ connections, exchange insights with senior decision-makers within the global luxury industry, and leave with new knowledge, methods and relationships to make cross-category collaboration work.

“We will show how the power of smart brand partnerships will boost sales and create cultural moments, building loyalty and growth for now and the future,” added Gilmore.

Key topics include: Collaboration as a Strategic Growth Engine; Culture, Influence & the Modern Luxury Consumer; From Concept to Impact: Building Collaborations That Last; and Can AI Play Its Part?

Each day, a keynote expert will kick off the sessions, led on day one by Ana Andjelic, Global Chief Brand Officer, expert, author and creative genius in the world of successful brand strategies. Following the day two keynote, there will be a deep dive into the how and why of collaborations, with case study sessions featuring real-life examples (the “White Lotus” effect) and partnerships, unravelling the do’s and don’ts of how to show success on every level.

Anant Sharma, CEO of Matter Of Form, added; “As a global luxury strategist and activation expert, I am delighted to be participating in The Luxe Convergence conference. It is going to be the place where, for the first time, we can come together to explore how the next era of luxury collaborations will not only disrupt mainstream business planning, but also deliver the magic that is needed to make them work – proving why, when they work, they have such enduring appeal.”

For the full conference programme and how to purchase your delegate pass, please see below.

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