EXPERT TALKS ON-DEMAND
Wednesday Sessions: November 12
9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Speakers:
Charles Ross, Lecturer in Performance Sportswear Design, Royal College of Art
9:30 AM
FORUMS
Insights Stage |
PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Speakers:
Alexa Dehmel, Performance Apparel Design & Functional Material Advisory | Innovation & Sustainability, Alexa Dehmel - Consulting & Design
10:30 AM
PERFORMANCE COLORS by Nora Kuehner Update Summer 2027 | Kickoff Winter 2027*28
Speakers:
Nora Kühner, Independent Fashion & Design Consultant
11:30 AM
Focus Topic - Textile-toTextile: The Role of Recyclers
Speakers:
Charles Ross, Lecturer in Performance Sportswear Design, Royal College of Art | Abby Hollis, VP, Product and Impact, LIVSN Designs | Brian La Plante, Senior Manager of Sustainability, YKK Global Marketing Group | Adam Gardiner, Lead, Recycled Engagement, Textile Exchange | Eunice Cho, Head of Product Development, Ambercycle
12:30 PM
Rethinking Brand-Supplier Collaboration: Partnering for Product Development
Speakers:
Dr. Jan Beringer, Senior Scientific Expert, Hohenstein | Cassia Lewis Cameron, Senior Material Developer - Equipment, Synthetic Wovens, & Logo, Patagonia | Hannah Orlowski, Account Manager - Technical Sales & Development, Contempora Fabrics | Tony Anzovino, Sourcing, Operations, Product Development, Dillard’s
1:15 PM
Leveraging Biogenic Carbon: Cotton's Role in Improving Sustainability Across the Textile Supply Chain
Speakers:
Steven Pires, Associate Director, Sustainability, Cotton Incorporated
2:00 PM
The (Chemical) Additives panel
Speakers:
Charles Ross, Lecturer in Performance Sportswear Design, Royal College Of Art | Doug Lynch, President, Filium Corp | Bobby Howell, VP Of Commercial Operations, Americas, Polygiene | James Clayton, R&D Director, Innovations, Microban International | Musa Raibin, Chief Sales Officer, Heiq’s Business Unit Textiles
2:45 PM
Plant-Based Solutions In Performance Fabrics: Sugarcane-Based Innovation from Hyosung TNC x Lenzing
Speakers:
Malvina Hoxha, Director US Marketing, Hyosung TNC| Sharon Perez, Head Of Business Development, US West Coast, Lenzing Fibers
3:30 PM
Closing the Loop: Textile-to-Textile Recycling in the Outdoor Industry.
Speakers:
Adam Gardiner, Lead, Recycled Engagement, Textile Exchange | Michael Sadowski, Executive Director for the Circulate Initiative | Diane Woods, Global Head of Sales and Business Development, Reju | Carol Shu, Senior Manager of Global Sustainability, The North Face
4:15 PM
The Future is Now:
New Material Innovation Landscape
Speakers:
Claire Weiss, Head of Innovations, The Sustainable Angle & Futurefabricsexpo | Nina Marenzi, Founder and Ceo, The Sustainable Angle I Future Fabrics Expo | Virtual Expo
5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
Charles Ross, Lecturer in Performance Sportswear Design, Royal College of Art
Thursday Sessions: November 13
9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Speakers:
Charles Ross, Lecturer in Performance Sportswear Design, Royal College of Art
9:30 AM
The Visionary Outlook - ReFraming Product Development
Speakers:
Nora Kühner, Independent Fashion & Design Consultant
10:30 AM
Beyond the Wash: New Insights on Microfiber Biodegradation and Ecotoxicity
Speakers:
Dr. Jan Beringer, Senior Scientific Expert, Hohenstein
11:15 AM
From Imposing to Inclusion: Rethinking Human Rights Protection in the Supply Chain
Speakers:
Davide Ballico, Principal & Founder, DB ORAMA CONSULTANCY INC. | Jean Pierre Seveke, President and Director, PT Hollit International, Continent8 And PT Eco Laundry Hijau Indonesia | Eric Goodwin, Director, Lathley | Ruth Kelly, Founder & Materials Consultant, Weft X Warp Fabric Consultancy Ltd
12:15 PM
Dynamic Breathability: Merino wool's thermoregulation advantage
Speakers:
Sarah Schlenger, R&D Commercialization Manager, Americas, The Woolmark Company
1:00 PM
Tariffs and Evolving Trade Policies and their Impact on U.S. Apparel Sourcing
Speakers:
Jon Devine, Senior Economist, Cotton Incorporated
1:45 PM
Exploring Historic Outdoor Performance Textiles
Speakers:
Mark Larese-Casanova, Professional Practice Assistant Professor, Utah State University | Tom Bonamici, Assistant Professor, University of Oregon Product Design
2:30 PM
The 24-Hour Wardrobe
Speakers:
Sarah Schlenger, R&D Commercialization Manager, Americas, The Woolmark Company
3:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
Charles Ross, Lecturer in Performance Sportswear Design, Royal College of Art