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Day 1 - Tuesday 19 November 2024

Decoding The Brave New World of Retail: How Disruptions Have Sparked Game-Changing Innovations

Tuesday 19 November | 10.00am - 11.00am 

  • Paul Zahra, CEO, Australian Retailers Association

Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association will decode the ‘Brave New World’ of retail in a post-pandemic era. He’ll share how major disruptions have ignited ground breaking innovations and revolutionised the industry.

With new approaches to global sourcing and technology reshaping retail, he’ll examine the latest global and local trends, offering a captivating glimpse into the future by reflecting on the lessons of the past.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Empowering Consumers to Drive Change

Tuesday 19 November | 11.30am - 12.30pm 

  • Belinda Paul, Founder and Director, RCYCL Pty Ltd, along with panellists from eBay Fashion, The Salvos Stores, Seamless Clothing Stewardship Scheme

Curious about the future of textile waste? The statistics are staggering! Prepare to be inspired as Belinda Paul shares the actionable solutions that will make a real and immediate difference. Belinda’s mission with RCYCL is to breakdown the overwhelming data and empower everyone with impactful solutions to improve our environment.

Panellists from eBay Fashion, The Salvos Stores and Seamless Clothing Stewardship Scheme will join Belinda to discuss the opportunities ahead of us in the world of fashion recycling.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Regulations and Realities - Navigating Regulatory Shifts and Consumer Demands in Fashion

Tuesday 19 November | 1.00 - 2.00pm

  • Elizabeth Park, Industry Consultant, Fashion True Futures

In an era where sustainability has become a necessity, the fashion industry faces a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape that demands immediate and strategic action from retailers and manufacturers alike. This insightful presentation summarizes the latest regulations and delves into the critical need for businesses to develop comprehensive sustainability programs that are not only compliant but also future proof.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

AI, Marketing and Protecting your Brand

Tuesday 19 November | 2.30 - 3.30pm 

  • Panel led by Brian Goldberg, Trademark Attorney, with Zoe Goodhardt Head of Growth and Marketing, TAG and Hamish Jones, Fractional CTO 

How can AI support and revolutionise your brand marketing whilst protecting your IP? Our panel of experts will discuss:

• Understanding (IP) Intellectual Property
• The Role of IP in Sourcing
• Leveraging AI for IP Protection
• Harnessing AI in Marketing Strategies
• AI uses in Business Operations
• Current trends in Marketing and

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Day 2 - Wednesday 20 November 2024

How do Australians acquire, use, and dispose of their clothing? Findings from a national survey

Wednesday 20 November | 10.00am - 11.00am 

  • Professor Alice Payne, Dean School of Fashion & Textiles, RMIT University along with other industry representatives

This panel of industry experts, government, and researcher representatives will discuss clothing acquisition, use and disposal behaviours in Australia. The discussion will highlight key findings from the nation’s first representative survey on clothing practices, offering an interesting look at the habits shaping the future of fashion. These results reveal important implications for policy at the local, state and federal levels. The results can also be used to monitor the uptake of circular practices over time in Australia, providing essential metrics for Australia's transition to a circular clothing economy.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Aligning your values – managing sourcing and the supply chain

Wednesday 20 November | 11.30 - 12.30pm

  • Athena Voudiotis Huxbaby
  • Paul Murdoch The Sourcing Club
  • Courtney Holm, A.BCH
  •  A/Professor Neale O’Connor La Trobe University

Creating considered pieces that don't compromise our planet and its people is one of today’s biggest challenges for manufacturers worldwide.

Athena Voudiotis, committed to minimising environmental impact and promoting positive social practices, will share her insights and strategies on ethical production.

Paul Murdoch, with 28 years of global sourcing experience, will discuss the importance of building key, sustainable partnerships.

Courtney Holm will dive into circular design for fashion and apparel while sharing how to scale sustainable business models.

Neale O’Connor will provide insights into negotiating with overseas suppliers to optimise business operations.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Changes to Chinese Garment Supply Chain and How to Deal with Your Chinese Suppliers - from a Chinese clothing supplier’s perspective

Wednesday 20 November | 1.00 - 1.40pm 

  • Mr Shan, General Manager, Ningbo King O’Melly IMP EXP CO LTD

As an industry veteran, he is familiar with changes, over the past 20 years, in China's garment international trade supply chain which directly influences the sourcing strategy. In this session you will gain a better understanding of the garment supply chain in China, including the strengths and weaknesses of small, medium and large exporters.

Mr Shan is from Ningbo, a garment manufacturing centre and home to thousands of clothing companies including producers of international brands like Uniqlo, as well as small to medium companies that serve boutiques and online stores.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Tools to trace: Regulatory demands require real time traceability. Are you prepared?

Wednesday 20 November | 2.00 - 3.00pm

  • Melinda Tually, Director Ndless: The New Normal, Strategic Human Rights & Sustainability Consultancy, along with industry expert panellists

Whether demonstrating cotton provenance for exports to the US, publishing supplier locations for laws in the EU, or collecting environmental data for carbon reporting, digital mapping of the supply chain beyond the first tier is now essential for regulatory compliance.

Navigating the move from manual spreadsheets to digital solutions is now easier given solutions on the market which combine physical traceability data with supply chain transactions to provide end to end supply chain visibility and product information.

Join this panel to learn how unlocking your supply chain in partnership with your suppliers enables your business to comply with reporting obligations in a timely manner as well as identify operational efficiencies to future proof your growth.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

"Understanding what you need to succeed in the Fashion Industry"

Wednesday 20 November | 3.30 - 4.30pm

  • Jude Kingston, Director, Mind Your Fashion

Do you have what it takes?
What you need to know to achieve your goal. Honest and thought-provoking insights from inside the mind of fashion buyer, mentor and industry expert who will share invaluable information and to prepare you and set you on the right path to realising your dream. Learn the hidden secrets to you need to achieve success nationally and internationally.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Day 3 - Thursday 21 November 2024

The Fiji Fashion Explosion

Thursday 21 November | 10.00am - 11.00am 

  • Ellen Whippy-Knight, Robert Cromb, Tracey Farrington, Temesia Tuicaumia, and Nicholas Huxley

A comprehensive discussion about the opportunities and challenges within the Fijian fashion and manufacturing industry. This session will explore everything from Fiji Fashion Week to the thriving Fijian apparel manufacturing industry which has attracted sourcing from international fashion labels.

We will hear from Kookai managing director Robert Cromb, who manufactures his global fashion brand out of both Fiji and Sri Lanka, as well as Tracey Farrington, a Fiji-based Australian designer with 30 years of manufacturing experience.

We’ll also hear fascinating insights from Fiji Fashion Week founder and managing director Ellen Whippy Knight, emerging menswear designer Temesia Tuicaumia and educator Nicholas Huxley, the former head of Sydney’s Fashion Design Studio (who taught so many of Australia’s best-known designers such as Nicky Zimmermann and Dion Lee and is now mentoring Fiji’s next generation of talent).

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

India - A profitable Sourcing Destination for Home, Lifestyle, Fashion, Furnishing, Furniture

Thursday 21 November| 11.30am- 12.30pm

  • Rajesh Rawat, Additional Executive Director, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

India is one of the important suppliers of Home, Lifestyle, Fashion, Furnishing, Furniture to the world market, thanks to its rich heritage of craftsmanship and versatile production capabilities. With competitive pricing driven by cost-effective labor and production, India delivers high-quality products that enable global buyers to secure attractive margins.

Moreover, as sustainability becomes a global imperative, India’s sourcing landscape has shifted towards eco-friendly practices and ethical production. Many suppliers are now adopting sustainable materials, fair-trade practices, and environmentally conscious methods, positioning Indian products as appealing choices for environmentally aware consumers.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Net Zero and Scope 3 GHG emissions – how to get started and deliver results

Thursday 21 November  | 1.00pm - 2.00pm 

  • Rick Lambell, Founder and CEO of Beyond Sustainable Retail Group (moderator); Liam Salter, Founder and Group CEO of RESET Carbon; and local and global brand panellists.

With the push for Net Zero targets and the introduction of mandatory climate reporting in Australia and New Zealand, brands and retailers are facing increasing pressure to make commitments and show tangible results.

Yet navigating greenhouse gas emissions in global supply chains is daunting, with many retailers struggling to make progress.

Get the know-how on setting targets, engaging with suppliers, selecting materials and reducing emissions at the factory level. With insights from global supply chain decarbonisation experts, this panel will delve into effective strategies and programs to help you get moving.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL

Production and Sourcing Workshop

Thursday 21 November | 2.30 - 3.30pm

  • Natasa Pitra-Grbic, Fashion Designer 2024 Australian Business champions award PITRA

Unlock a detailed understanding of the production process with this overview designed to share essential knowledge and practical skills. We’ll cover the steps involved in the process and prepare you for production. You’ll gain insights from real life experiences and learn how to transform your designs into production plans.
Key topics will include;

• How do you find and manage reliable suppliers, especially for small brands?

• Quality Control and Design -learn how to avoid common design mistakes that can affect fabric and trim quality with a hands-on exercise to get you started.

• Sourcing – Explore what sourcing entails, key questions to ask and current trends to watch.

AMOUNT
40.00
TOTAL


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