Note / Video and powerpoint presentations will be released for each talk as soon as possible after the conference.
Talks will be in English or Romanian. Simultaneous translation will be provided for both.
Day one | May 28 2019
Iasi / Romania
Venue: International Hotel, 5A PALAT ST, Iasi
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
Lutz Walter, Euratex / Regiotex
"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
9:45-10:00
Antonela Curteza, TU Iasi
"Innovation in the Clothing Value Chain"
Technology trends for an agile and sustainable clothing production ecosystem
10:00-10:15
Carmen Ghituleasa, INCDTP
"The Romanian Textile and Clothing Industry"
From tradition to sustainability through research and innovation
10:15-10:30
Fiori Zafiropoulou, Fashion Revolution Greece
"Fashion Forward: transformations ahead"
As public perception is turning the tide on the fast fashion model, new approaches and paths are emerging
10:30-10:45
Gabriela Macoveiu, RDA NE
"Textiles and Clothing in the NE Regional Strategy"
The role of the T&C Industry in the Smart Specialisation Strategy for the NE Region.
10:45-11:00
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
Jesse Marsh, TCBL Project Manager
"Last year in TCBL"
Activities in the final year of the EU-funded TCBL project and presentation of the TCBL Foundation for future activities.
11:45-12:45
TCBL_TRUE STORIES
Concrete initiatives carried out in TCBL
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"
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"
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 (tbc)
- Gabriela Macoveiu, ADR NE
- Daniela Toccafiondi, Industry expert
- Guillaume Wallut, Centmillemilliards (tbc)
- Lutz Walter, Euratex
- Fiori Zafiropoulou, Fashion Revolution Greece
13:15-13:30
John Cleuren, DG Research
"Closing remarks"
Lunch at the International Hotel 13.30 – 14.30
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.