Celebrating a decade of independent magazine publishing at the end of 2009, Montell was co-founder of Out4Fame Magazine (1999-2005) and for the past four and a bit years has been at the helm of ACCLAIM Magazine. He has also worked in the Music Industry as a Record Label Manager, Tour Promoter, Event coordinator and booking agent. Currently Montell fills his days with constant stress as a result of his role as Creative Director of Buffet.

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Caine Cherubin has worked in clothing and retail from the age of 13. Starting out in the surf industry 17 years ago. With a varied career that has spanned from sales, marketing, design, production and everything in between, his work background is just as varied, and has taken him all over the world.
Caine was Ecko unlimited's Australian sales manager during the early 2000's and International marketing manager in NYC for 2004. Caine migrated back to Australia in 05 and started Orange Giant agency, a wholesale distribution company that manages brands such as Norse Projects, Aiaiai headphones, FTC skateboarding, amongst others. In 2007 He opened the Heist store, a Melbourne street and fashion boutique that has successfully collaborated with brands such as MHI and Obey, Heist store now develops and sells its own in-house line and some of the finest brands in the industry.

Caine's current roles are:

Heist store - Director.
Orange Giant agency - Director.
Heist clothing - Design/Developer/planner.
Acclaim magazine - columnist.

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With a decline in skateboarding in Hawkes Bay in the early 90's, Chey moved to Auckland to pursue the culture he was into. This move ended up with him becoming one of New Zealand's most prolific skateboarders, and securing his place in NZ's street culture where he has formed relationships with many of NZ's leading musicians, artists, and designers.
When it comes to board control and style ask any skateboarder and you're guaranteed to hear the name Chey Ataria. Several times Chey was NZ's national champ, and winning X-Air events regularly it's no surprise he has been involved with many companies and had a wealth of sponsorship. Namely an international contract with DVS Shoes, several pro-model decks with Australasia's largest skateboard companies boom strobe XEN , corporate sponsorship with Vodafone, and of course Huffer since their inception.

Spending years in the fashion environment with 8 years in retail, witnessing the customers spending habits at this all important touch point, culminated in Chey launching ABC in 2000 with a clean simple range styled by himself. The range had artwork supplied by several of NZ's leading designers. The brand proved popular amongst inner city and provincial skateboarders, and street savvy customers. Chey has consistently delivered new and exciting product to stores until recently, starting at Huffer in 2005 he put the range on ice while negotiating ABC's future within the Huffer family.

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Eddie Zammit is the founder of the globally  distributed T-world, a local journal based entirely on T-shirt culture. Eddie's background is art direction and his obsession is T-shirts. He owns well over 1,600 tees and has travelled the globe researching the topic. Eddie will be moderating a forum focussing on Intellectual Property Rights. More details to come.

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With a background of numerous years in sneakers, music, art, and alternative sports, Frank is the founder of Qubic Store, quarters boutique and solejam.com. He has been instrumental in the growth of the New Zealand street fashion subculture. A man of many cultures and part-time globe trotter, Frank connects with numerous designers, influencers, and iconic figures in the global community. He consults for local and international companies such as Nike and adidas on special projects/campaigns and holds personal blogs on key international influencer websites, Think Silly (http://blog.think-silly.com/frankliew) and Hypebeast (http://www.hypebeast.com/blog/frankliew). 

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Jacky Chia, born and raised in Singapore is the founder of independent brand Sup Clothing. Graduated in Aeronautical Engineering, he chose to take a different path to pursue his interest in running a clothing brand.
Sup Clothing started in Feb 2008 and this will be the first time Sup Clothing will be presenting their brand outside of Singapore.

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Jake Pyne is the founder of New Zealand label 'Lower'. Jake and his beautiful wife now have 3 young children and a growing business. Jake grew up between Hawaii, California and New Zealand, which opened up an early awareness to street, surf and skate culture. From it's conception Lower has been a breath of fresh air to the surf saturated fashion market of New Zealand. His influences of independent music, board sports, shoes and fashion have given Lower a uniqueness that has helped its growth over the years. With a large and growing team of people, Jake focuses and enjoys the business side of his company 'You Know We Aint Ltd', while still driving the design process. The company now consists of two retail stores and four labels alongside Lower, catering to various pockets of the fashion industry.

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Tapping into the creative zeitgeist of the late '90s, Kym and her business partners opened their doors to offer emerging artists and designers the opportunity to exhibit their pieces in a unique retail environment.

Recognised as the epicentre for Australian avant-garde fashion and design, Kym's business acumen and fashion nous continue drive to Fat's success.

Overseeing Fat's operations, Kym's diverse role incorporates financial management, 'open to buy' planning, denim buying, and product development of the company's in-house ranges.

After 11 years' experience in the retail industry, Kym will share with you her insights and experiences of Fat's journey into the 'rag trade'.

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Luca Ionescu   designer and director of Like Minded Studios, whose ornate typographical aesthetic has blessed campaigns and designs for the likes of Nike, RVCA, Zoo York and The Commonwealth Bank. Others might be more familiar with Luca, the art director and founder of Refill Magazine and the Refill projects.  Recently exhibiting in New York for the Lubalin Now exhibition he is one of Australia's foremost typographers and community contributors. 

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Trevor Choy is the founder of Choy Lawyers. He uses his unique industry experience to advise clients on practical brand protection strategies. He has served as a member of the Federal Government's Advisory Council on Intellectual Property, which advises the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research on intellectual property laws and the strategic administration of IP Australia (the Australian Patents and Trade Marks Office).

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