Event details
21 April 2026
17:00 - 20:00
Imperial Business School, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
Admitted Students, Alumni, Prospective Students, Staff
Join us for this public lecture and book launch with Dr Omar Merlo and Dr Konstantin TheileÂ
We are delighted to host this special lecture and book launch, where we will explore how a simple plastic watch generated powerful business and marketing insights that continue to resonate today.
About the Event
This is more than a business case. and will explore the story of how in the 1980s, Swatch broke every rule: bold, affordable, fashion-forward, and marketed with game-changing creativity. They will reveal how strategic vision, unconventional thinking, and fearless marketing turned Swatch into a global success, offering timeless insights into brand strategy, innovation, product launches, entrepreneurship, and building iconic brands.Â
Agenda:
- 17:00 - 17:30: Registration & ArrivalÂ
- 17.30 - 18.45: Lecture and Q&A Session
- 18.45Â - 20:00: Networking & Book Signing
Register now to secure your place and receive follow-up information.
Speakers
Omar Merlo
Associate Dean (External Relations), Associate Professor of Marketing – Academic Director, MSc Strategic Marketing
Professor Konstantin Theile
Managing Director
Event details
Date:
21 April 2026
Time:
17:00 - 20:00
Venue:
Imperial Business School, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
Audience:
Admitted Students, Alumni, Prospective Students, Staff
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