As multiple factors reshape China’s urban landscape and the country’s middle class burgeons, a kaleidoscope of new consumption patterns and marketing strategies is emerging. Over the past two decades, China’s luxury industry has soared to unprecedented heights. Yet, as we move into 2024, a recalibration is palpable in the mainland’s luxury market, steering it back onto a more sustainable growth trajectory.
So what defines luxury in today’s milieu? In the shifting sands of Chinese consumerism, does the term “luxury” hold steadfast, or does it need to be reassessed? The macroeconomic climate, consumer sentiment, and evolving behaviors create an air of uncertainty, posing formidable challenges across the industry.
In response, we present a fresh lens: “Jing Zhi,” a concept encapsulating refinement in Chinese culture. Rooted in cultural heritage, this concept invites exploration of the enduring elegance intrinsic to Chinese tradition and its relevance in contemporary markets.
On May 22, 2024, at the Peninsula Hotel in Shanghai, Jing Daily will host the Jing Daily China Luxury Summit.
This half-day summit promises to be a pivotal gathering, bringing together a constellation of leading brands, cultural luminaries, industry titans, and visionary creatives. Please find the full agenda and speaker lineup below.
Keynote Speech | Cultural Odyssey: Exploring “New Orientalism” Aesthetic Practices from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to Lohengrin
Speaker: Tim Yip, Academy Award-winning art director, costume designer and visual artist
Panel 1 | A Cross-Cultural Dialogue of Jing Zhi: Exploring the New Luxury Dynamics
Moderator: Charlie Gu, Deputy Publisher of Jing Daily, Head of Jing Intelligence
Speakers:
Wu Yi Xuan, Chair of UCCA Foundation, Deputy GM of UCCA Lab
Joyce Deng, Chief Marketing Officer, Edrington China
Li Sen, Editorial Director of T Magazine China, Huasheng Media Group
Ma Xirui, Traditional Chinese incense culture practitioner
Spotlight | Channeling China Pride: Build an Authentic Voice in Cultural Marketing
Moderator: Wenzhuo Wu, China Managing Editor, Jing Daily
Speaker: Katia Lan, Consumer Centricity Project Director, L’Oréal China
Panel 2 | A New Horizon: Paving the Way for Chinese Brands to Shine in the Global Value Chain
Moderator: Calvin Liu, Head of Strategy, Jing Daily China
Speakers:
Florence Rousson, President of Première Vision Management Board
Fengchen Wang, Chinese Designer
Shouzeng Ye, Founder and Chairman of ICCF Group, CEO of ICICLE brand
Panel 3 | The Next Frontier of Jing Zhi: Decoding the New Chinese Luxury Consumers
Moderator: David Liu, Former Chairman of Weber Shandwick China
Speakers:
Catherine Edme, Chief Growth Officer at Value Retail China (The Bicester Collection)
Jimin Lee, Founder of Translatio
Eric Wang, President & CEO of Yinfinity, Founder of CBNData
Lucy Zhou, Senior Director, Head of Marketing, Visa China
Secure your seat at the event by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the image above via WeChat App or visiting our dedicated WeChat Mini Program via mobile devices. For more information about Jing Daily China Luxury Summit, contact china@jingdaily.com.