TCBL Days 2019
Connecting Patterns for Sustainability
28 May—29 May 2019 | Iasi, Romania
Day 1 - 28 May, 2019
Venue: International Hotel, 5A PALAT ST, Iasi, Romania
Welcome
8:30-9:00
Registration and welcome coffee
9:00-9:30
Welcome Addresses
- Caterina Ailiesei, CEO Association Reginnova NE
- Daniela Toccafondi, Industry expert, Prato
- Mihai Chirica, Mayor of Iasi City
- Paul Butnariu, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iasi
- Mariana Ursache, Dean of the Faculty of Textile, Leather and Industrial Management, Technical University Gheorghe Asachi of Iasi
#TCBL_TALK
Moderator: Caterina Ailiesei
This is our more traditional conference style module, with leading keynote speakers addressing the main issues facing the T&C industry today.
9:30-9:45
Trends and prospects in the European T&C Industry
An overview of performance and trends in Textiles and Clothing, with opportunities in research and regional policy
Lutz Walter
9:45-10:00
Innovation in the Clothing Value Chain
Technology trends for an agile and sustainable clothing production ecosystem
Antonela Curteza
10:00-10:15
The Romanian Textile and Clothing Industry
From tradition to sustainability through research and innovation
Carmen Ghituleasa
10:15-10:30
Textiles and Clothing in the NE Regional Strategy
The role of the T&C Industry in the Smart Specialisation Strategy for the NE Region.
10:30-10:55
Discussion
11:00-11:30
Coffee Break
TCBL_NEWS
An overview of progress and developments in the EU-funded TCBL project since #TCBL_2018 in Roma.
11:30-11:45
Last year in TCBL
Activities in the final year of the EU-funded TCBL project and presentation of the TCBL Foundation for future activities.
TCBL_TRUE STORIES
Concrete initiatives carried out in TCBL
11:45-12:05
Re-structuring production
Presenting: Richard Axe, TCoE
- Luca Leonardi, ARCA / "Collaborative kits for sewing cafés"
- Clea Polar, Coco & Rico / "Re-designing the workplace"
- Lisa Wurden, Sqetch / "Enabling short run production"
12:05-12:25
Re-connecting value chains
Presenting: Thanos Contargyris, HCIA
- Michel Byvoet, Bivolino / "Collaborative on-demand designs"
- Emmanouela Kouroudi, Thrakkika / "Certifying sustainable cotton"
- Bill Macbeth, TCoE / "Re-inventing men’s fashion"
12:25-12:45
Re-framing consumer perceptions
Presenting: Frédérique Thureau, IFM
- Ioanna Kouloumpini, HCIA / "Trends for sustainable design"
- Besnik Mehmeti, Prato / "Re-interpreting fabric designs"
- Anastasia Pistofidou, FabTextiles / "Fabricademy future design"
12:45-13:15
Round Table Discussion with the TCBL Advisory Board
Moderator: Jesse Marsh
- Rita Britton, Nomad Atelier
- Alice Gras, Hall Couture
- Gabriela Macoveiu, ADR NE
- Daniela Toccafiondi, Industry expert
- Guillaume Wallut, Centmillemilliards
- Lutz Walter, Euratex
- Fiori Zafiropoulou, Fashion Revolution Greece
13.30-14.30
Lunch at the International Hotel
TCBL_LOCAL
Three visits, for 20 people each, will leave from the International Hotel at 14.30. Please indicate your preference upon registration in the morning.
14:30
- The Palace of Culture (Ethnographic Museum of Moldova, Museum of Science and Technology, Clock Tower) – Old City Center
- Integrated Confections Moldova (CIM) – Katty Fashion – Old City Center
- University Palace from Copou (“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University Library and Aula Magna “Carmen Silva”, Hall of Lost Steps) – REDU – Old City Center
19:30-22:30
TCBL_Night
ENTROPY/ A fashion event presented by students of the Faculty of Visual Arts and Design, Fashion design program, in collaboration with REDU Place Lab.