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SCHEDULE
Fashion’s New Frontiers: Tech, Talent, Transformation
30.01.2026
Explore the forces redefining fashion’s next frontiers — from AI implementations and tools that streamline workflows to immersive retail and personalised marketing. This day spotlights the pioneers, systems and trends pushing the industry forward, blending technology, experimentation and craftsmanship to reimagine what fashion can be.
1:00 PM
AI Fluency: Building Worlds at the Speed of Thought
Keynote
From design to retail, explore how AI can streamline workflows, unlock creativity and free humans to focus on what truly matters — intuition and innovation.
Taskin Goec
Mixed Reality Designer & Workflow Architect | Studio Taskin
1:15 PM
The Digital Playground: How Gamification is Reshaping Retail
Panel
A deep dive into how gamification, virtual try-ons, and interactive on-screen moments are redefining the shopping journey — turning retail into a space of play, participation, and personalised engagement.
Ann Claes
Techno-optimist & Co-Founder | Masjien
Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro
PhD & Professor Tech Lead | Institut Francais de La Mode
Matthew Klimpke
Co-Founder | Vyking
David Geisser
Co-Founder & CEO | ZATAP
1:35 PM
The Live Shopping Shift: The Hottest Trend to Watch
Interview
How entertainment, data and storytelling turn every stream into a brand experience.
Grace Banks
Senior Global Editorial Planning Manager | Condé Nast
Lara Day
Head of eBay Live | eBay Germany
2:10 PM
Break
2:30 PM
Creativity Today: Talent, Culture & the New Creative Codes
Panel
A conversation on how contemporary creatives draw from society, technology and global culture to shape fresh narratives, unlock new skills and build truly original work.
Alizée Verstraeten
Creative Strategist | Whats Trending Tomorrow
Dr. Gemma Vallet
Vice Dean | BSBI Berlin School of Business and Innovation
Sara Sozzani Maino
Creative Director | Fondazione Sozzani
Moritz Iden
Creative Director | IDEN
3:00 PM
Fashion in Real Time: Inside the 3D and Game-Engine Revolution Shaping Fashion
Interview
Costas Kazantzis from FIA and SallyAnn Houghton from Epic games reveal how real-time 3D, digital twins and game-engine technology are moving from experimental tools to everyday fashion infrastructure. They share use cases how to design, visualise and sell in new, faster and more immersive way. A sharp look at how these technologies unlock both creative freedom and business impact.
Costas Kazantzis
Lead Creative Technologist | Fashion Innovation Agency at LCF
Sallyann Houghton
Senior Business Development and Partnerships, Retail and Fashion | Epic Games
3:40 PM
Networking
4:00 PM
The Circular Shift: From Pilots to Scale
31.01.2026
Learn how to close the circle—and keep it turning. Explore how to make products, processes, and business practices more circular, resilient, and future-ready, from design and production to resale, repair, and consumer engagement.
1:00 PM
TURBO Mode On: New Engines of Fashion Innovation & Impact
Keynote
From resale and DPP transparency to immersive storytelling, discover the tools and models powering faster, smarter and more meaningful transformation across the industry.
Ann Claes
Techno-optimist & Co-Founder | Masjien
1:15 PM
Scaling Circularity: From Pilot Projects to Proven Practice
Panel
Inside the journey of scaling circularity: how brands and innovators navigate obstacles, build the right systems and unlock bigger impact through reuse and long-life business models.
Simon Gryspeert
Lead Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Flanders District of Creativity
Rossella Munafò
Head of Strategy, Connected Products | Certilogo
Gabriele Rorandelli
Founder & CEO | Zerow
Natascha von Hirschhausen
Designer & Owner | Natascha von Hirschhausen
1:35 PM
Resale Reimagined: From Takeback to Turnover
Interview
How take-back & RaaS specialist reSKINNED and eBay join forces across the resale chain — from returns and deadstock to consumer reach — to make circular fashion scalable and commercially viable.
Kirsten Siegler
Co-Founder | vbc Agency
Matt Hanrahan
Co-Founder | Reskinned
Kirsty Keoghan
GM European Fashion & Luxury | eBay
2:10 PM
Break
2:30 PM
ODEEH: A Brand is Always in Transformation
Interview
A candid testimonial from a brand reshaping its path — reflecting on the journey so far, the impact achieved today, and the ambitions shaping its future.
Fatima Njoya
Writer, Moderator & Creative
Otto Dröglser
Co-Founder | ODEEH
Jörg Ehrlich
Co-Founder | ODEEH
3:00 PM
Designing for Regeneration: Rethinking Product & Textiles
Panel
From bio-based materials to modular garments — the new frontiers of design for circularity.
Magdalena Schaffrin
Co-Founder | studio MM04
Alba Xiaoyang Reyes Concepción
Innovation R&D Manager | Fibras Naturales Canarias
Ninu Dramis
Partner and Program Manager | Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft / FABRIC-Future Lab
Friederike Pfeffer
Co-Founder & CEO | ito ito
3:25 PM
Networking
4:00 PM
Lead & Thrive: building the business of tomorrow
01.02.2026
Lead with purpose and cultivate resilience. This day shows how effective communication and strong leadership can turn strategy into action. Gain insights and practical tools to empower teams, drive sustainable growth, and create lasting impact—whether innovating a startup or transforming a heritage brand.
1:00 PM
Christiane Arp in Talks with Florence Kasumba
Interview
A reflection between collaborators and friends - actress Florence Kasumba and FCG Chairwoman Christiane Arp - about how fashion and the film industry are intertwined, and how dress can transform, elevate and empower people and brands.
Christiane Arp
Chairwoman | Fashion Council Germany
Florence Kasumba
Actress and Musical Performer
1:15 PM
EFA Report on the Needs of the European Creativity-Driven Fashion Industry
Keynote
Key findings from the European Fashion Alliance defining the systemic needs and opportunities shaping Europe’s creative fashion landscape.
Salomé Roch
Policy Consultant
1:40 PM
Visibility: Cutting Through the Noise
Panel
A conversation on how brands gain attention today through sharp storytelling, strategic content and effective PR.
Manuel Almeida Vergara
Communications Director | Fashion Council Germany
Alexandra Allcott
EU Brand Director | eBay
Mirjam Schuele
Senior Vice President Marketing | Karl Lagerfeld
Silke Bolms
CEO & Founder | Silk Relations
1:55 PM
Break
2:30 PM
The Importance of Ecosystems Supporting Emerging Talent
Panel
Discover how you can actively support emerging designers beyond visibility. You’ll learn how runway moments, media exposure and the right networks are turned into real opportunities—and what young talent truly needs today to build sustainable, future-ready careers.
Rabea Schif
TV Host & Philanthropist
Scott Lipinski
CEO | Fashion Council Germany
Rika Behrens
Fashion Designer
Shailja Dubé
Deputy Director - Institute of Positive Fashion | British Fashion Council
3:00 PM
Leading Transformation: Dirk Schönberger and Tim Blanks on Shaping the Future of Fashion at MCM
Interview
In this on-stage conversation, Dirk Schönberger, Chief Brand Officer at MCM and board member of Fashion Council Germany, shares a firsthand perspective on leadership in times of change with BOF Editor-at-Large, Tim Blanks. From navigating global growth to embedding innovation and culture into a luxury brand, this session explores what it truly means to lead with clarity, courage and long-term vision in a transforming fashion industry.
Tim Blanks
Editor-at-Large | Business of Fashion
Dirk Schönberger
Chief Brand Officer | MCM Worldwide & vetsak
3:40 PM
Networking
4:00 PM
Creativity as Currency: Engaging Consumers & Communities
02.02.2026
This day celebrates creativity as a bridge to the end consumer and the wider community. Explore how fashion brands can use storytelling, design, and cultural insight to engage diverse audiences, connect across generations, and drive meaningful interactions in retail and communication. Discover strategies for building purpose-driven, future-facing brands that resonate, inspire loyalty, and spark lasting impact.
1:00 PM
Building Relevance: Edward Buchanan and William Fan on Creativity and Community
Interview
Edward Buchanan and William Fan, two creatives that built a reputation and distinct creative language in the fashion industry, sit down to discuss their creative processes and how they share their vision with world. Join the conversation to learn how you translate vision into real-life relevance.
William Fan
Founder | WILLIAM FAN
Edward Buchanan
Design Consultant & Fashion Director Milan | Perfect Magazine
1:15 PM
Sustainability Futures: What People Expect (and Why It Matters)
Keynote
As sustainability narratives lose urgency and attention, The Future Laboratory explores how shifting consumer expectations demand a creative and strategic reset.
Rose Coffey
Senior Foresight Analyst | The Future Laboratory
1:40 PM
Retail 360: Connecting Worlds, Building Communities
Panel
Exploring how physical spaces, digital touchpoints and social commerce blend into a unified retail journey that drives engagement, loyalty and cultural relevance.
Maliha Shoaib
Senior Reporter | Vogue Business
Keith Metcalfe
Director of Fashion | eBay Germany
Roel de Cooman
Vice President Global Sales | haebmau. ATELIER
Carsten Hendrich
Chief Brand Officer | Breuninger
1:55 PM
Break
2:30 PM
The Story of Aeyde: Building a Modern Brand With Soul
Interview
An insider look at how the Berlin-based label’s distinct design philosophy and strategic choices shaped its growth — balancing product quality, aesthetic clarity and cultural relevance
Caitlin Monahan
Editor-in-Chief | Hypebae
Luisa Dames
Founder & CEO | Aeyde
3:00 PM
Communication in 2026: Meaning, Message, Momentum
Panel
Exploring unconventional approaches to storytelling and brand expression — and how fresh creative thinking can build momentum in an overloaded landscape.
Stefan Brunner
Senior Project Manager | Fashion Council Germany
Antonio Talarico
Senior New Business & Interactive Producer (Nordics/US) | MONOGRID
Calum Knight
Creative Director & Digital Strategist
Susie Lau
Journalist and Blogger | Susie Bubble
3:25 PM
Final Reflections: Looking Ahead Together
Closing
Scott Lipinski, Managing Director at FCG, and Mandy Krüger, Head of Fashion at eBay Deutschland, reflect on the powerful conversations sparked throughout the event. They look on how creativity and circular thinking can open up new possibilities, and share their perspective on how dialogue, collaboration and fresh connections can drive meaningful innovation going forward.
Mandy Krüger
Head of Fashion | eBay Germany
Scott Lipinski
CEO | Fashion Council Germany