New York 2025
IPOL Executive Training
Luxury, Communications and Marketing Experiences
New York is global hub for business, finance, technology and culture and it provides the ideal stage for an intensive executive education program designed to help seasoned leaders enhance their strategic thinking and foster innovation within their organisations. With access to world class faculty (in a variety of disciplines from 25 campuses across the City of New York system and in other institutions of higher education), industry experts, and influential luxury industry leaders, this program blends cutting-edge research and immersive learning experiences to enhance strategic leadership capabilities and to bring about organisational transformation. This X-day, in-person program combines development of leadership skills and innovative management strategies with practical workshops in a dynamic, collaborative setting where participants will be exposed to new perspectives through guest speakers, interactive panels, and site visits to companies and cultural institutions. Tour leading New York-based established global luxury brands, visit innovative startups in the Brooklyn Navy Yard including tech, fashion and media firms. Engage with visionary senior executives and with local artisans and gain first-hand insight into innovative management strategies, design thinking and emerging technologies. The city’s diversity and dynamic energy provides a rich environment for learning, networking, and growing as an executive leader.
Program – Day 1, May 15th, New York
Welcome coffee & Introduction
Prof. Veronica Manlow
09:00 – 09:30
Design Talk
Humanity Centric Design Thinking
10:00 – 10:45
Company Visits
Visits to fashion firms
10:45 – 11:45
Break
11:45 – 12:00
Virtual Flagship Store(s) and craftsperson
Visits to luxury flagship store(s)
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch Break
12:00 – 1:00
Visits to architectural and design firms
The Luxury Space – Burns Realty
1:00 – 2:00
Team Workshop
Coaching on Presenting Your Business Idea
2:00 – 3:45
Break
3:45 – 4:00
Team Presentations – Final Presentations and Critique
Many of our industry experts will be attending and will provide feedback at the end.
4:00 – 5:45
Virtual presentation of certificates and closing reception
5:45 – 6:15
Program – Day 2
Welcome coffee & Introduction
Prof. Veronica Manlow
09:00 – 09:30
The Luxury Space
Visits to architectural and design firms – Burns Realty
09:45 – 13:00
Lunch
13:00 – 14:00
The Business of Luxury
How do we define luxury and its sectors
14:00 – 15:30
Understanding the Market
Who buys, what and why?
15:45 – 17:00
Reflection Session
What have we learnt?
17:00 – 18:00
Drinks Reception and Dinner
19:00 – 22:00
Secure your place in this transformative executive education experience. Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite and join us in New York for an immersive journey that will elevate your leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation capabilities in the world of luxury, communications, and marketing experiences.