Theme: “Fashion Summit –Zero Impact”

The first and largest conference focusing on sustainable fashion in Asia consists of a 2-day conference and a Fashion Future Challenge Award. Jointly organised by 7 environmental NGOs and academic institutions, the summit plays a vital role in the development of sustainable fashion, bringing together leading academics, key players from the fashion industry, NGOs, media, decision makers and leaders to exchange insights on the latest sustainable fashion trends, technology, best practice, solutions and opportunities.

Fashion Summit (HK) aims to raise the public understanding and awareness on the role of Hong Kong fashion industry in leading the global fashion industry for revolutionary change, and the operation of fashion industry in sustainability. It will address the insights of sustainable development for the fashion industry in the perspectives of innovation, manufacturing, design and branding, and consumer initiatives.

Furthermore, Fashion Summit plays an important role in inspiring and nurturing young generation to involve earlier in sustainable fashion mindset. This will not only target in achieving a more environmental friendly fashion development, but also aim in preventing and protecting our living environment.

China Water Risk is a supporting organisation for this event. We will be moderating on a panel discussion titled “Sustainable Manufacturing: Transformation For Future Success” on Day 1 as well as participating in a panel discussion “New Format For Sustainable Era” on Day 2. Day 1: 15:15 – 16:15 PANEL DISCUSSION I SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING: TRANSFORMATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS Mr. Paul Tai, Regional Director of Mainetti Group Mr. David W. Johnston, Regional Operations Director of Asia, American & Efird (HK) Ltd. Ms. Tracy Nilsson, Senior Director, Social Environmental Affairs of Adidas Group Ms. Fukumi Hauser, Project Diretor, Sustainability from Li & Fung Ltd Moderator: Ms. Dawn McGregor, China Water Risk Day 2: 16:00 – 17:15 PANEL DISCUSSION NEW FORMAT FOR SUSTAINABLE ERA Ms. Carol Chyau, Founder/CEO of SHOKAY Dr. Li Li, Associate Professor, Institute of Textile and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Mr. Desmond Ko, Founder/Director of LeatherTeq Limited Ms. Dawn McGregor, Projects & Network Manager, China Water Risk Moderator: Ms. Janice Wang, CEO of Alvanon

For more details about this event see here.