9:00am–9:15amWelcome Remarks

Main Ballroom

Jillian WrightIntroduction and Review of Agenda

9:15am –10:15amCapital & Funding Landscape

Introductory Course Main Ballroom

Nicole MassimiAn introduction to the variety of capital and funding options available to indie brands at each stage of your development

D’Andra SimmonsReal Housewives

of Dallas, FounderHard Night Good Morning

MODERATORAmy Power

FounderThe Power Group

MODERATORJillian Wright

Co-FounderIndie Beauty Expo

MODERATORNader Naeymi-Rad

Co-FounderIndie Beauty Expo

2:15pm–3:00pmPress Panel

How to get the attention of beauty editors

10:30am –11:15amRetail & Buyer Landscape

Introductory Course Main Ballroom

Nader Naeymi-RadHow to segment the spectrum of retailers, the crucial differences

between them, and how to determine which are right for your brand

Home Shopping ChannelsAdvanced Course

Dallas National Room

Shelby OlsenAn in-depth look on working

with home shopping channels. Are they a good fit for

your brand?

11:30am–12:15pmPress, Media &

Influencer LandscapeIntroductory Course

Main Ballroom

Alice MroczkowskiLearn how the entire media universe is segmented and the who, when & how

of targeting for coverage for your brand.

Deskside DominationAdvanced Course

Dallas National Room

Claire McCormack

From pre-meeting prep to post-meeting follow up,

learn all the deskside best practices

12:30pm–1:00pmBreak

Those who have registered for advanced courses will convene in the Dallas National Room

1:15pm–2:00pmFounder’s Circle

Brand and founder success stories

3:15pm–4:00pmBuyer Panel

How to get in the door and succeed with buyers

4:30pm–5:30pmSpecial Guest: Heidi Dillon

Glamour, Glitz and Gaining Recognition in the Dallas Market

5:30pm–7:30pmCocktail Reception

Relax, enjoy a drink, and get to know other exhibitors, presenters, and IBE team members

Renée RouleauFounder

Renée Rouleau Skin Care

CONNECT INDIEPANEL SCHEDULE

INDIE ESSENTIALS

EXPERT DIALOGUES

INDIE MIXER

Alissa BayerFounder

Milk + Honey

Regina MersonFounder

Reina Rebelde

Maria HalkiasRetail Reporter

Dallas Morning News

Brandie GilliamEditor In Chief

Thoughtfully Magazine

Korri KezarWriter

Dallas Business Journal

Amy Vanderoef Former Host

Good Morning Texas

Madeline AlcottCo-Founder

Petit Vour

Hil Davis Founder

BeautyKind

Debi AdamsSenior Category Manager

Sally Beauty Supply

PANELISTS

PANELISTS(more to be announced)

PANELISTS(more to be announced)

Tuesday May 9, 2017 | 8:30am–7:30pm

The Joule Hotel1530 Main StreetDallas, TX 75201

A Dallasite for twenty two years, television producer, philanthropist and fashionista, Heidi Dillon, will take the stage at CONNECT INDIE to challenge Texas beauty myths, share insights on breaking into the Dallas market, and

discuss what it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur against long odds.

MODERATORRachel Brown

Director, Education + Thought LeadershipIndie Beauty Expo

Tamara SedmakTV Presenter, Model, Actress

Hosted by Tamara Sedmak