NextGen Fashion: AI and Digital Shift

This event is during the Circular Textile Days.

Powered by CreativeNL.

How is AI transforming the fashion industry, and what role will human creativity play in this digital shift? 

Side event: NextGen Fashion: The AI and Digital Shift provides answers. This event promises to be an exciting exploration of the dynamic changes taking place within the industry, focusing on the rise and application of artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, we will highlight the counter-movement against AI, emphasizing the value of human creativity, ethical and sustainable practices, and the uniqueness of handmade craftsmanship. This trend contrasts with the rapid, data-driven production cycles facilitated by AI, encouraging quality over quantity and conscious consumption.

The seminar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of both technological advancements and critical challenges in the fashion and textile industry, with a focus on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization. Participants will gain knowledge and strategies to actively promote the transition to sustainable practices under the motto of Circular Textile Days 2024: “No More Talk, It’s Time for Action.”

Foster inclusive and multidisciplinary dialogue to further develop the fashion and textile industry.

Specific Objectives:

✓ Exploring AI and digitalization in fashion
✓ Addressing counter-movements
✓ Action for sustainability development without compromising product uniqueness.
✓ International collaboration and action
✓ Discussion of challenges and ‘failures’
✓ Stimulating conscious consumption and direct action

This side-event is designed not only to inform about the latest technologies and strategies but also to provide a platform where participants are inspired to take concrete steps towards a more responsible and sustainable fashion industry. This seminar focuses on the fashion industry and includes technology experts, sustainability experts, representatives of knowledge and educational institutions, designers, buyers, product managers, government officials, policymakers, and social organizations.

Key Highlights:

✓ Contrasts in AI usage: Explore the contrasting applications of AI, balancing technological advancements with the importance of human creativity.
✓ Challenges and evolution in digital design: Discuss the challenges and evolution in digital design, emphasizing efficiency and innovation.
✓ Need for change in the Industry: Address the industry’s need for change, focusing on sustainable practices and ethical considerations.
✓ Wake up call for the industry to innovate! New business models arise.

Join us for an event that blends innovation with responsibility, paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future in fashion.

This side event is organized in collaboration with CreativeNL. CreativeNL is the internationalization portal of the Topsector Creatieve Industrie, stimulating knowledge-driven creative professionals to engage in international business and bringing them to the attention of foreign clients. The Netherlands, with a global share of 29.5%, is the largest exporter of creative services worldwide. CreativeNL aims to expand this further in a way that improves the world. This top sector significantly contributes to the positioning of the Netherlands.

More information or registration

Check the website of the Circular Textile Days for more information.