Note / Video and powerpoint presentations will be released for each talk as soon as possible after the conference.
Talks will be in English or Italian. Simultaneous translation will be provided for both.
Nota: la conferenza sarà condotta in Italiano o Inglese. È previsto un servizio di traduzione simultanea per entrambe le lingue.
TCBL_Live is our TED style module that includes six, intense, 18-minute talks. Speakers are emergent, cutting-edge innovators who give a personal angle on how they are making their vision reality. The line-up consists of a mix of international and local speakers, coached and coordinated by Niki Ernst, an official “TEDx Ambassador”.
Followed by welcome addresses by:
During the break, it will be possible to visit the exhibitions of the Centro Pecci.
Lunch will be held at the Centro Pecci.
Visits to local yarn, weaving, dyeing and recycling sites - BY INVITATION ONLY
Made in Italy fabrics excellence
Lanificio Ricceri, founded 1925, is one of the most important textile companies in Prato. It includes all the stages of processing such as wool washing, carbonizzo, carded spinning, twisting, dyeing and finishing. They are very involved in environmental sustainability issues, and in creation of a chemical management system aimed at reducing chemicals in production processes, in line with main brands’ requirements.
For more information: http://www.lanificioricceri.it/
World leader in the field of yarns for the knitwear industry
Lineapiù has done much to revolutionize the history of knitwear, starting in 1987, when it presented the first 100% viscose yarn. Since 1975, Lineapiù has created over 4,000 yarns, over 30,000 knitted swatches and thousands of experimental knitted garments. This wealth of materials is preserved in the company’s historical archives.
For more information: http://www.lineapiu.com/en/
Urban trekking to visit Prato’s Industrial Archeology; an approximately 2km long don’t miss-circuit! During the tour you will visit some of the most fascinating abandoned textile factories:
CreativeWear Fest - Installations, performances, DJ Sets and more creativity inspired by the textile industry.