The ASBCI’s conference on 16 October, Artificial Intelligence in Fashion – the risks, the rewards, and the responsibilities, will bring together leading industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future.
Through their presentations at our In Person conference, you will gain a deep understanding of how Artificial Intelligence is already revolutionising the industry, driving innovation, and creating competitive advantages, as well as giving rise to new risks and raising ethical questions around exactly how we exploit this new technology.
Together, we will delve into compelling case studies that showcase real-world applications of AI. These examples will illustrate how AI-driven design tools, if used in the right way, could enhance creativity, how predictive analytics can optimise inventory and demand forecasting, and how technology can be used in the supply chain to improve efficiency and sustainability. By examining these case studies, attendees will learn about the tangible benefits and the challenges of AI implementation, providing a comprehensive view of the landscape.
Moreover, we will address the crucial aspects of risk management, ethical considerations, and the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in this AI-driven future. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence responsibly and effectively.
Join us at our In Person conference, as we navigate the intersection of fashion and technology, and unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and excellence in the fashion industry. We welcome you to join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration.
Join our delegates: We have attendees from: Next plc, Primark, ASOS, The Hut Group, George, Boohoo Group, Nutmeg, Brook Taverner, N Brown, Alvanon, Bureau Veritas, Chargeurs PPC UK Ltd, GreenEarth Cleaning, Shiplinesuk, The Silver Birches Label Co. Ltd, Textiles Institute, London College of Fashion, University of Manchester, De Montfort University, Nottingham Trent University….
To book your place, please complete this ASBCI AI Conference Booking Form and email it back to [email protected]
Our Amazing Line-up of Speakers include:
Dr Ahmed Zaidi – Keynote Speaker: ‘Fashion and AI: Learning from the Past to Shape the Future.’ Ahmed is the CEO and co-founder of Hyran Technologies and PhD postdoctural Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Ahmed has advised various fashion brands, retailers and suppliers on the application of AI and data in fashion including Farfetch, PVH and H&M
Jack Stratten – Head of Trends and runs Insider Trends, a retail trendspotting agency who identify what’s coming next in the retail industry. They have worked with Galeries Lafayette, Tommy Hilfiger, Nespresso, Fujitsu, EE, Westfield, Microsoft, LVMH, Costa Coffee, Shell and Diageo on a range of topics, including: the future of unified commerce, roles of physical stores, sustainable retail – initiatives and communications, AI, data and technology in retail.
Jason Wang is COO of Alvanon and a member of it’s founding family. He oversees global operations and has played a pivotal role in AI developments and business strategy of all new product and apparel tech innovations across the company and driving Alvanon’s evolution into a mainstream apparel-technology company.
Nick Eley, Head of Digital Creation, ASOS. Nick is responsible for integrating 3D design software, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and creativity in clothing design and product presentation. By leveraging these tools, it has enabled his team to create unique designs, streamline workflows, and significantly reduce time-to-market.
Cedrik Hoffman, Co-founder at Ameba. Cedrik has extensive AI powered supply chain expertise, working with many consumer brands. Cedrik will be joining us to speak about new AI technology that automatically extracts and structures relevant product and supplier information from existing communication flows to provide teams with real-time transparency and actionable insights.
Andrew Dalziel is a Vice-President of Industry Strategy at Infor. He and his team focus on resolving the business needs and industry-specific challenges of organizations using Infor’s industry cloud SaaS solutions to deliver business outcomes. Andrew will discuss how AI is
revolutionising the fashion industry, from predicting demand and optimising inventory to enhancing customer experiences and improving sales efficiency.
Peter Gallagher-Witham and Jon Smith are Co-Founders of The Fashion Guild and are advocates for digital technologies and AI in fashion, and in their presentation: “AI in fashion revolution or redundancy?”, they will explore the benefits and threats of AI in the design process and share their experiences of AI image generation software.
Sarah McVittie is Co-Founder of Dressipi and an expert in overproduction and combined with AI, reducing terminal stock waste. She will highlight the size of the problem, changes required and how to achieve these.
Norv Bell is Co-Founder and CEO of The Bureau (I AM HUMAN, Model Agency and Photography Studio) and will dive into AI’s legal minefield including intellectual property rights and HR.
James Omisakin is Co-Founder of Compare Ethics which covers sustainability, policy and business, scaling environmental and human rights, compliance and AI tech.
Simon Platts is Co-Founder and Board Advisor to Recomme which is a start-up, offering brands and retailers a workable SaaS platform solution to realise their circular programmes from resale and recycling and supporting them with the circularity regulations coming into force across the EU.
Jenny Holloway, CEO, Fashion Enter – Panel Moderator. Jenny is founder of award-winning social enterprise Fashion-Enter Ltd. Established in 2006 FEL is a centre of excellence for skills in garment manufacturing as well as manufacturing for a wide cross section of clients.
Maggie Chen Partner and Chief Innovation Office at Style3D. Panellist. Maggie joined Style3D at its inception in 2017 and has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and global expansion.
DELEGATE PRICES (All prices are exclusive of VAT)
Early Bird Rate Standard
Member Retail £49 £95
Non-member Retail – £195
Member Lecturer £49 £95
Member Supplier £295 £395
Non-Member £495 £595
Member student – £45
Non-Member Student – £95
CONFERENCE STAND PRICES
Member Stand £749
Non-member Stand £1,400
Early Bird last chance – book by midnight on 2nd October.
Please complete this ASBCI AI Conference Booking Form and email it back to [email protected]
Sponsors:
ASBCI is delighted to announce that our sponsors are:
GOLD
BRONZE
MEDIA PARTNER