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Sana Ahmed

Consultant, Social Entrepreneur, Designer, and Founder/CEO of TFLAS
Sana Ahmed

Sana Ahmed is a Consultant, Social Entrepreneur, Designer, and Founder/CEO of TFLAS, the Fashion Business Co agency, and Sana Crown, a luxury accessory brand using fashion as a tool for social change. Driven by a passion for social impact, her work intersects fashion law, fashion advocacy, and gender equality.

Sana founded her agency to empower fashion, beauty, and impact-driven entrepreneurs by offering personalized consultancy that fosters sustainable growth, builds compelling brand identities through storytelling, enhances visibility, and forges authentic connections with audiences.

Through TFLAS (The Fashion Law Africa Summit), a global platform designed to empower African designers, she champions inclusivity in the fashion industry and elevates African fashion on the global stage. She creates pathways for growth, business education, and brand protection, ensuring African designers have the tools and support to thrive. Programs like Office Hours provide free legal and business support, while the annual summit connects hundreds of entrepreneurs, sparking collaboration and innovation.

Sana’s impact also extends to New York Fashion Week, where she hosts events that provide underrepresented brands access to key industry players, breaking down barriers to entry. Strategic partnerships with companies like Shopify have further amplified her mission to create a more inclusive and sustainable fashion industry.

Her work has been recognized by Cause Artist as one of the "40 Social Enterprises to Watch in 2022", and has been featured in Forbes, Elle Canada, Fashion Manuscript, and OkayAfrica.

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12:45 pm
Batten Hives 302
Redefining the Narrative: African Creatives Charting New Paths
This panel explores how African creatives use digital tools to overcome barriers and shape global narratives.
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Redefining the Narrative: African Creatives Charting New Paths

Despite growing recognition, African creatives often face cultural and systemic challenges in achieving global prominence. This panel will explore how African innovators are leveraging the digital space to break free from traditional norms, overcome obstacles, and carve out new opportunities. It will highlight key learnings from their journeys and examine how a fresh narrative of African creativity can inspire global audiences while maintaining authenticity. How can these trailblazers collaborate across borders to build a thriving, interconnected creative ecosystem that redefines Africa’s place in the global cultural landscape?

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 12:45 PM
Batten Hives 302