About 240 professional image consultants from 38 countries will arrive in the Philippines to attend the Association of Image Consultants International’s (AICI’s) global conference on image consultancy from April 24 to 27 at the Makati Shangri-La Manila.
Delegates from the USA, Canada, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, India and China, Mexico and Colombia, will connect with other foreign and local image professionals and avail of education and professional development opportunities in learning and training sessions designed to take the image consultancy profession to the next level.
Olen Juarez Lim, the first Asian and Filipina president of the Association said this is the first time that AICI has chosen to hold its international conference in Asia, with the Philippines being able to showcase its colorful and diverse culture, fashion, traditions and selected tourist spots to the diverse group.
During its four-day run, the international event themed “Weaving the Future: Global Collaborations for Breakthrough Innovations,” will cover various fields that image consultants need to master.
Over 40 learning sessions will touch on various fields relevant to their profession, with topics like color theory, clothing, style trends and how clothing can be used to express personal or professional image goals on the agenda. Verbal and non-verbal communication, body language, communication skills, business strategies and social media knowhow are also part of the image consultant’s tool kit.
Noted local and foreign speakers in entrepreneurship, relational skills, communication theory, digital influence, beauty, fashion and style will enrich participants about the latest trends that affect image consultancy and its related professions.
A highlight of the event will be a fashion show of Philippine weaves from noted Philippine designer Rajo Laurel. Noted Go Negosyo mentor Paolo Tibig will talk about how to manage business as keynote speaker while Vogue Philippines editor Bea Valdes will have a session on fashion to introduce the fashion show.
Delegates will be able to sample Philippine cuisine, cultural activities and selected tourist destinations.
“The conference will enable our local image consultants to gain international recognition, promote their work, share their insights and get precious networking experience for continued professional development. There will be meaningful exchanges about trends, technology, and new practices in image consulting and this 2025 edition is the most diverse representation of AICI chapters in our organization’s history yet. We are proud and happy to welcome everyone to Manila and let everyone experience our rich culture, said Ms Juarez Lim, a pioneer in the field and a globally recognized professional.
The last AICI global conference was held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in 2023.
The image consultancy profession grew out of an increasing need for personal branding, professional presence and the need to project a specific image for career advancement and marketing success. It is now one of the fastest growing professions in the world and an indispensable asset in the corporate and marketing fields, including politics and government.
AICI was established in 1990 with members in 38 chapters and a presence in over 60 countries across the world. It is the leading professional association for image consultants worldwide.
