Today, we stand on the brink of a new era where AI is not just a technological advancement but a disruptive influence that could reshape the entire fashion value chain – from design and development to buying, supply chain management, and technical operations.
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, you will gain a deep understanding of how AI 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 AI 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 AI responsibly and effectively.
Join us as we navigate the intersection of fashion and technology, and unlock the potential of AI 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.
Speakers include:
NEW SPEAKER JUST CONFIRMED: 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.
Jack Stratten is 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.
Peter Gallagher-Witham is Co-Founder of The Fashion Guild and is an advocate for digital technologies and AI in fashion, and in his presentation: “AI in fashion revolution or redundancy?” he will explore the benefits and threats of AI in the design process and share his experience of AI image generation software.
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.
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.
Abbie Morris is 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.
DELEGATE PRICES (All prices are exclusive of VAT)
Early Bird Rate Standard
Member Retail £49 £95
Member Lecturer £49 £95
Member Supplier £295 £395
Non-Member £495 £595
Member student – £45
Non-Member Student – £95
CONFERENCE STAND PRICES
Member Stand £995
Non-member Stand £1,400
To secure the Early Bird Rate, places must be paid for by the 16th September.
Please register your interest here