FASHION SUMMIT (HK) 2023
2-DAY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Theme: Actions to the Sustainability Journey
| Date | 11 – 12 October 2023 (Wed – Thu) |
| Time | 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Venue | Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, HONG KONG Transportation |
| Language | English (Real-time translation to Mandarin is available) |
| Fee | Free of Charge |
| Registration | Please register 2-Day Admission Pass online before 9 Oct
Quota are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis |
| Enquiry | Event Secretariat
(852) 6663 9375｜fashionsummit@oppasys.com Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) Ms. Annie Yeung｜(852) 2263 6336｜info@fashionsummit.hk |
PROGRAMME
11 Oct
12 Oct
11 Oct
14:00 – 14:45
Panel Discussion 5: Designers’ Sustainability Affections
Designers from various countries and regions are invited to discuss about the Sustainability affections
- Mr. Roei Derhi, Founder of placebo fashion house
- Mr. Dorian Ho, Chairman of Asian New Generation Creative Design Association
- Mr. Dennis Lustico, Founder of LUSTICO APPAREL
Moderator: Prof. Erin Cho, Dean of School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration | |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Day 1 Opening
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | NETWORKING BREAK | |
| 11:00 –12:00 | Panel Discussion 1: Actions to the Sustainability Journey Representatives from multi countries (Sweden / Australia / Chile / HK / China ) will talk about the sustainability situation in their regions and the foresight | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH | |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Panel Discussion 2: Beyond the Targets A panel discussion of the Textile & Fashion suppliers, Associations, Buyers, and Brands on the current and future carbon emissions
Moderator: Dr. Joyce Tsoi, Director of Collective Action Programs, Sustainable Apparel Coalition | |
| 14:55 – 15:40 | Panel Discussion 3: Norm of Sustainability Fibre is the root of Fashion. Sustainable norms like “Traceability” and “Transparency” of the fibre supply are the key elements of sustainable fashion. Many brands are using sustainable fibre to set their collections ahead of the pack. This panel discussion is to explore contemporary sustainable material development and smart solutions for the future.
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| 14:55 – 15:40 | Panel Discussion 6: The Role of Designers in Today’s Circular Fashion Industry It is often cited that an estimated 80% of a product’s environmental impact is determined at the design stage. In a new study exclusively launched at Fashion Summit, REDRESS explores and exposes key challenge areas and opportunities for fashion designers who manufacture apparel in China and Southeast Asia, to positively influence the circularity of their products. | |
| 15:40 – 16:10 | Networking Break | |
| 16:10 – 16:55 | Panel Discussion 4: Innovative Development in Fashion Design
Moderator: Dr. Gloria Yao, Director of Project Development, Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel | |
| 16:10 – 16:55 | Panel Discussion 7: Digital Transformation in Fashion Design Digital fashion design services providers, practitioners, and designers will talk about digital transformation in fashion design.
Moderator: Dr. Tracy Mok, Associate Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | WWF International Session | |
12 Oct
| 9:00 – 9:30 | ||
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Day 2 Opening
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | ||
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion 8:
Sustainable Investing: Expectations to Operation Sustainable investing balances traditional investing with environmental, social, and governance-related (ESG) insights to improve long-term outcomes. The panel discussion includes insights into Sustainable Investing, Investors’ Expectations, Actual Operations and The Strategies
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| 12:00 – 14:00 | ||
| 14:00 – 15:30 | ||
| 18:00 – 19:00 | International Fashion Show
Theme: Sustainability‧Heritage‧Culture The fashion show includes 6 regional (HKSAR, Mainland China, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Sweden) designer’s fashion shows |
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11 Oct
12 Oct
11 Oct
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration | |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Day 1 Opening
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | NETWORKING BREAK | |
| 11:00 –12:00 | Panel Discussion 1: Actions to the Sustainability Journey Representatives from multi countries will talk about the sustainability situation in their regions and the foresight.
Moderator: | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH | |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Panel Discussion 2: Beyond the Targets A panel discussion of the Textile & Fashion suppliers, Associations, Buyers, and Brands on the current and future carbon emissions
Moderator: | Panel Discussion 5: Designers’ Sustainability Affections Designers from various countries and regions are invited to discuss about the Sustainability affections
Moderator: |
| 14:55 – 15:40 | Panel Discussion 3: Norm of Sustainability Fibre is the root of Fashion. Sustainable norms like “Traceability” and “Transparency” of the fibre supply are the key elements of sustainable fashion. Many brands are using sustainable fibre to set their collections ahead of the pack. This panel discussion is to explore contemporary sustainable material development and smart solutions for the future.
Moderator: | Panel Discussion 6: The Role of Designers in Today’s Circular Fashion Industry It is often cited that an estimated 80% of a product’s environmental impact is determined at the design stage. In a new study exclusively launched at Fashion Summit, REDRESS explores and exposes key challenge areas and opportunities for fashion designers who manufacture apparel in China and Southeast Asia, to positively influence the circularity of their products.
Moderator: |
| 15:40 – 16:10 | Networking Break | |
| 16:10 – 16:55 | Panel Discussion 4: Innovative Development in Fashion Design
Moderator: | Panel Discussion 7: Digital Transformation in Fashion Design Digital fashion design services providers, practitioners, and designers will talk about digital transformation in fashion design.
Moderator: |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | WWF Sharing Session: Hong Kong Nature Story Moderator: | |
12 Oct
| 9:00 – 9:30 | ||
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Day 2 Opening
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | ||
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion 8: Sustainable Investing: Expectations to Operation Sustainable investing balances traditional investing with environmental, social, and governance-related (ESG) insights to improve long-term outcomes. The panel discussion includes insights into Sustainable Investing, Investors’ Expectations, Actual Operations and The Strategies
Moderator: | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | ||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | WWF Film Screening: Our Planet Our Business | |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | International Fashion Show Theme: Sustainability‧Heritage‧Culture Runway Shows of designers from 6 regions (HKSAR, Mainland China, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Sweden) | |
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