Business of Luxury Summit

23-25 May 2027

Luxury at a turning point: Rewriting the rules of growth

In-Person & Digital | Beau Rivage, Lausanne, Switzerland | #FTLuxury

The luxury sector is having to adapt to some of the most complex market dynamics in decades. Brands are facing slowing Chinese demand, a consumer rebellion against aggressive price increases, and the destabilising shock of the Iran war, which has dented sales across the Gulf and rattled high-spending tourists. How do luxury houses win back aspirational customers without diluting the exclusivity that defines them? Do the 0.1 percent matter more than ever? How can creative directors fuel demand without sacrificing margin?

The Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit returns in 2027 to examine the forces reshaping the sector — from changing customer expectations and brand relevance to creativity, operational efficiency, AI adoption and new routes to growth. Join global luxury leaders at the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 23-25 May 2027 for in-depth interviews, fresh industry insight and candid conversations about the future of luxury.

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The Business of Luxury Summit - Asia Edition

19 - 20 October 2026 | In-Person & Digital | Capella, Bangkok

This October, join Nikkei and Financial Times for a landmark gathering of the region’s foremost business and creative leaders, at the Business of Luxury Summit – Asia Edition. Held over two days at the multi-award winning Capella in Bangkok, the Summit will once again bring together senior executives, investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts to explore the forces reshaping the sector, and discuss strategies for success in a competitive and complex market. Confirmed speakers include Image Architect Law Roach, Founder and Creative Director Francesco Risso, Actor & singer Bright, and many more.

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