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The Human-Centric Tech Shift: How Voice, AI, Wearables & Digital Product Passports Are Transforming Luxury
Leadership Lounge with Carlota Rodben: Rethinking Luxury
A Private Forum for Global Luxury Leaders
The WLCC Leadership Lounge brings together founders, CEOs, and senior decision-makers in a curated environment designed for meaningful introductions and strategic conversations.
Each session is structured to go beyond traditional networking, enabling participants to present their businesses, exchange insights, and explore partnerships across the global luxury ecosystem.
Attendance is intentionally limited to ensure relevant discussions, high-quality connections, and the opportunity for every participant to actively engage.
Featured Speaker
Carlota Rodben
Founder of Beyond Luxury, strategic advisor, and former CHANEL executive, recognized among the top luxury voices of 2026.
Through the Beyond Luxury platform, Carlota Rodben explores how emotion, culture, and technology are transforming the meaning of luxury in today’s world.
With a focus on evolving consumer expectations and the shifting foundations of value creation, Carlota brings a forward-looking perspective on how luxury brands can remain culturally relevant and strategically positioned in a rapidly changing landscape.
Fireside Conversation
Rethinking Luxury: Culture, Emotion & Technology in a New Era
This informal, insight-driven conversation will explore how the concept of luxury is evolving beyond products toward meaning, experience, and cultural relevance.
The discussion will address key themes shaping the future of luxury, including the role of emotion and storytelling, the rise of a new desire economy among younger consumers, and the intersection of culture, creativity, and technology in redefining luxury experiences.
Participants will gain practical perspectives on how brands can adapt to these shifts and build long-term value in a changing global environment.
Session Experience
The 90-minute session is designed to combine insight with meaningful networking:
30–40 minutes — Fireside Conversation
A discussion on the evolving concept of luxury and the forces shaping its future.
40 minutes — Curated Member Introductions
Participants briefly introduce their businesses and connect with fellow luxury founders and executives.
20 minutes — Moderated Discussion
An open exchange encouraging questions, insights, and peer-to-peer dialogue.
Why Luxury Leaders Attend
• Connect with founders and senior executives across the global luxury sector
• Gain insights into the evolving meaning and value of luxury
• Introduce your business to a curated audience of decision-makers
• Expand your international network within the WLCC community
• Discover strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities
Participation is by invitation for WLCC members, and spaces are intentionally limited to ensure a high-quality and curated networking experience.
