Circular Fashion: Embracing Sustainable Design X Couture

The Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) and its Startup Hub proudly present „Circular Fashion: Embracing Sustainable Design and Fashion,“ an event dedicated to showcasing the best practices and innovative solutions that harmonize style with environmental responsibility for the design & fashion industry.

This event aims to inspire and empower attendees by highlighting the growing relevance of sustainable practices and the potential for creating a more circular future. The agenda promises an engaging and informative experience, kicking off with the unveiling of research project outcomes supported by keynote presentations from industry experts who have successfully implemented circular economy solutions on a large scale in corporate organisation, finished by a panel discussion of these experts. These thought-provoking sessions will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for embracing circularity.

Following the keynotes, attendees will have the opportunity to witness the future of sustainable design and fashion through a series of startup pitches and a mini fashion show with circular fashion items. Prepare to listen to startups and fashion designers with innovative design and fashion labels showcasing their creations, incorporating upcycled elements and pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly aesthetics.

AGENDA:

16:45 – DOORS OPEN

17:15 – WELCOME NOTE
Adam Formanek (BHT Startup Hub) – about the project A-B-Circular
Prof. Florian Schindler (BHT)– practical partnerships for textile industry – based on the example of EDUTEX

17:25 – KEYNOTE SESSION

KEYNOTE 1:
Anke Pfau (Head of Department at Verband der Nord-Ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e.V. VTI) –
Textile Circular Economy – Challenge and Opportunity
KEYNOTE 2:
Jens Heitland: former Global Head of Innovation at IKEA Centres, is a recognized leader in human-centered innovation and leadership. With an exceptional track record of driving transformative initiatives and advancing global sustainability strategies, Jens specializes in integrating leadership with organizational innovation to create dynamic, impactful businesses that prioritize sustainable change.
KEYNOTE 3:
Catalina Panoiu: Senior Open Innovation Manager at HYUNDAI CRADLE – Catalina spent the past 14 years building new ventures and driving sustainable transformation within several global corporations. A passionate scuba-diver and globetrotter, she has lived, studied and worked in 7 countries across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Catalina is a strong believer in sustainable innovation through a combination of smart design, technology and respect for our natural world.

17:50 – PANEL DISCUSSION – moderated by IMPACT HUB Berlin
Anke Pfau: Head of Department at VTI
Prof. Marte Hentschel: Co-Founder of VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub
Catalina Panoiu: Senior Open Innovation Manager at HYUNDAI CRADLE
Jens Heitland: former Global Head of Innovation at IKEA Centres
Eva Kohne: Project Manager at Re-Fresh Global

18:25 – CIRCULAR ECONOMY COOPERATION OPPORTUNITIES IN BERLIN
Robin Bruck – Manager Klimaschutz und Circular Economy
Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH

18:30 – STARTUP and DESIGNERS PITCHES
Reverse Supply – Max Lutermann
The Loop Look – Stefanie Barz
Re-Fresh Global – Aleksandar Kovacevic
La Moda Me – Castantin Said Rakouki
Peralta Clothing – Frank Peralta

18:50 – MINI FASHION SHOW
Presentation of Couture and Design Items created by Circular Economy Designers:
Peralta Clothing
Veritas Katze
Emma Lafoz
Canussa
La Moda Me

19:20 – NETWORKING WITH DRINKS AND SNACKS
Are you also ready to learn how to upcycle your own design or fashion products?
Learn the team of the GlasBox based at the BHT Campus – part of the Project „Innovative Hochschule – Zukunft findet Stadt“

21:00 – THE END