3D NEXT LVL: Elevating digital fashion through shared experiences will take place on 15 October at the University of Manchester (UoM). It follows the huge success of 3D NEXT LVL collaboration events in Germany and the Netherlands in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
The UK’s 3D NEXT LVL event will give fashion brands and retailers at any stage of their digital journeys, a candid overview of the common topics and challenges experienced when implementing DPC, 3D, AI, and other emerging technologies. The lectures, discussions and networking opportunities are designed to be interactive, highlighting best practices and solving problems through shared experience.
3D NEXT LVL UK will open with a “Report From Practice – The Power of 3D Technology” by the team at Adidas, followed by 3D software roadmap showcases from Browzwear, CLO and Style3D clients and a networking conference event where digital super-users will share invaluable insights and experience into how current and emerging digital technologies are transforming the way the fashion industry works, across the entire value chain – from design concept and sourcing to customer engagement and e-commerce. The afternoon will feature a tour of the UoM Body Scanning Laboratory, Dye House, Weaving and Knitting Laboratories, Garment Studio and Digital Printing facilities.
“Digital technologies must touch the entire supply chain at scale for it to live up to the expected return on investment (ROI),” explained Ton Wiedenhoff, Executive Director, Europe at Alvanon. “In order to save time and money, brands must invest in digital technologies that improve efficiencies across all their end-to-end processes from sourcing to sales. AI, DPC and 3D-based solutions, such as digital fabric libraries, digital sizing and sampling technologies, are already helping brands transform their operations.” He concluded: “The heart of the matter is, we must reach critical digital mass across the entire value chain to improve sales and margins while empowering the wider business to stay agile and innovative enough to keep up with the rapid pace of change in the fashion industry. 3D NEXT LVL UK will explore what barriers must be broken down in order to reach this critical mass quickly.”
3D NEXT LVL puts content and learning at the heart of all presentations and open discussions. Not a commercial event, it will be held in conjunction with the ASBCI Autumn Conference; Fashion’s Future: sustainable, scalable, profitable. How do we get there? on Thursday, 16th October. The ASBCI is renowned for its conferences, with the conference in October 2024 being a tremendous success featuring speakers from ASOS and Ameba, as well as retail expert Jack Stratten, Director of Insider Trends. These events enable delegates to benefit from two-days of transformative learning. Further details. The 3D NEXT LVL delegate rate is £250 ex VAT.
3D NEXT LVL has garnered industry interest and recognition for its unconventional ‘no recordings allowed’ approach over the past two years, allowing presenters and guests to openly share their experiences, strategies and technologies. Past 3D NEXT LVL speakers and collaborators in Germany and the Netherlands, have included representatives from top brands and retailers Adidas, BERSHKA/Inditex Group, Etam Lingerie, Eurojersey, Hugo Boss, OTTO.
This year speakers include ADIDAS, Pentland Brands (Speedo), Pepco, INDG, bonprix, Vizoo, Alsico UK, Vivienne Westwood, Represent, Centric Software, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, University of Manchester and MannyAI among others.
Ticket Price for 15 October: £250 + VAT
Bundle Ticket Prices for both 15 & 16 October: £400 + VAT for ASBCI members and £550 + VAT for non-members
Ticket Prices for 16 October: £200 + VAT for ASBCI members and £350 + VAT for non-members
Places at both events are limited, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment – this two-day collaboration is not to be missed!
3D NEXT LVL – AGENDA – Wednesday 15 October 2025
8.30-9.25 REGISTRATION
The Renold Innovation Hub, Sister Auditorium – 81 Sackville St, Manchester M1 3NJ
9.30 OPENING REMARKS
Ton Wiedenhoff (Alvanon) and Dr Julie King (ASBCI)
9.45 Report From Practice – The Power of 3D Technology
Walter Wählt – Senior Director Technologies Apparel, Adidas
Petra Dittrich – Director Digital Technologies, Adidas
Jowita Kilanowska – Senior Manager Digital Technologies, Adidas
10.15 Welcome to the University of Manchester
Professor Duncan Ivison – President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester
Shape-Driven Intelligence for Modern Garment Fabrication
Dr. Charlie C. L. Wang – Professor of Smart Manufacturing, UoM
10.45 3D SOFTWARE ROADMAP SHOWCASE
Design Innovation – 3D: Transforming the Workwear Industry
Elizabeth Brandwood – Head of Operations – UK, Style3D | Assyst
Matthew Tallant – Technical Designer, Alsico UK
Storytelling & Sampling: A Tale of Craft and CLO at Vivienne Westwood
Natalie Petzendorfer – Business Development Manager, CLO Munich
Yao Yao, 3D Visualisation Designer, Vivienne Westwood
Alison Murray, 3D Visualisation Manager – Accessories, Vivienne Westwood
Where First-Time-Right Fit Meets Innovation: PEPCO + Browzwear
Karolina Hennig – Pattern and 3D Sampling Manager, PEPCO
Katie-Anne Allabarton – Account Manager, Browzwear
12.00 3D SOFTWARE PANEL
Featuring speakers from Style 3D, Browzwear, and CLO
Moderated by Christian Kaiser – Professor, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
12.30-13.40 NETWORKING LUNCH
Nancy Rothwell Building, Ground Floor
Booth St E, Manchester M13, UK
13.45 INDG Scalable CGI Content with Speedo
Bastiaan Geluk – Head of Digital Fashion, INDG
Jenny Kingston – 3D Technical Lead, Pentland Brands
14.15 SHOWCASE: Building Out The Digital Materials Ecosystem
Industry panel featuring Represent, OTTO/Bonprix, Vizoo and UoM among others
Moderator: Ben Hanson, Editor-in-Chief, The Interline
15.00-16.00 UoM TOUR
Tour of the UoM Body Scanning Laboratory, Dye House, Weaving and Knitting Laboratories, Garment Studio and Digital Printing facilities
16.00-16.25 INDUSTRY NETWORKING AND COFFEE BREAK
Nancy Rothwell Building, Ground Floor
16.30 FROM CONCEPT TO FINISHED PRODUCT: The Efficient Synergy of PLM and 3D for Limitless Digital Fashion
Conor Cairns – Solutions Specialist, Centric Software
Mark Lyness – Strategic Account Director, Centric Software
17.00 KEYNOTE ON AI: AI & the Future of Supply Chains: From Hype to Real-World Transformation
Shruti Grover – Co-founder and CEO, MannyAI
17.30 CLOSING REMARKS
Ton Wiedenhoff (Alvanon) and Christian Kaiser (HAS)
N.B. Agenda/Speakers may be subject to amendments
Locations
The Renold Innovation Hub (from 8:30-12:30 PM)
81 Sackville St, Manchester M1 3NJ
The Nancy Rothwell Building (from 12:30-6:00 PM)
Booth St E, Manchester M13, UK
Alvanon, ASBCI and UoM staff will guide you to the right locations. Please follow their lead.