Open Perspectives: Fashioning the future – shaping solutions together
Open Perspectives by H&M Foundation is an inspirational forum to discuss challenges, learnings and solutions to accelerate the transformation to an inclusive and planet positive textile industry.
In April, 2024, brands, investors, innovators and decision-makers gathered to discuss what the actionable steps are to transform the fashion and textile industry into a socially inclusive and planet positive one. And the keyword here is: together. We need to initiate discussions with the right stakeholders to make change happen. We also need a different narrative, as doom and gloom messages don’t work. Why? Dive in to learn more.
You will also meet our newest team member – Robin, our AI assistant, who listened in to the conversation and gave a new layer of insights to the discussions.
00:00:00 Open Perspectives
00:00:12 Intro by Christiane Dolva, Strategy Lead, H&M Foundation & Robin, AI Assistant
00:02:28 Keynote Let's be honest... by Suzanne Lee, Founder and CEO, BIOFABRICATE
00:19:46 Innovation pitch: Julian Ellis-Brown, Co-Founder and CEO, Ponda
00:24:00 Innovation pitch: Myra Arshad, Co-Founder and CEO, ALT TEX
00:28:44 Panel: From Idea to Impact with Julie Verdich, Material Innovation Lead, GANNI, Mario Stucki, CEO & Co-Founder, dimpora and Linda Greer, Environmental Scientist and Impact Advisor
00:43:28 Question to the panel from Robin
00:46:40 Innovation pitch: Victoria Mataczynski, CEO, Nanoloom
00:50:08 Innovation pitch: Dipak Mahato, Founder and CEO, SeaChange Technologies
00:54:57 Fireside chat: Using psychology to drive sustainable behaviour with Prof. Carolyn Mair, Cognitive Psychologist and Frank Zambrelli, Managing Director, Retail Sustainability & ESG at Accenture
01:08:25 Key takeaways by Robin
01:10:58 Innovation pitch: Shelly Xu, Founder, SXD
01:14:17 Innovation pitch: Sarika Bajaj, Co-Founder and CEO, Refiberd