Welcome message by the Founder
There is greater need now in the world of fashion to redefine sustainability and to bring solutions that are relevant to the issues that the global fashion industry is facing. The Responsible Fashion Movement was set up in 2017 to do just that. It first defined the current need by identifying 08 impact areas that could be the base from where the solutions will flow. These impact areas will be the pillars of development or movement. One of the key objectives defined was that Knowledge will be converted into Action. So that through the action the solutions are visible.
To make the solutions visible a high-level knowledge sharing platform was required and this became the birth place for the Responsible Fashion Summit. The summit is the thought leadership arm of the movement. The first Responsible Fashion Summit was launched in March 2018. The focus of the first summit was to broadly cover all impact areas and focus on both the societal and the environmental impact, with a theme ‘A New Normal’. This step represented the intention of the fashion and the apparel industry of Sri Lanka. With this intention, we move forward to be the shining light in the region by leading this inclusive movement for the bigger good of the environment and the industry.
Moderator
Mihirini de Zoysa
Mihirini is the Lead consultant and founder of Corporate Druids (Pvt) Ltd., specializing in Organizational Development (OD) and Leadership Development.
Agenda
9.30 am – Welcome Address: Ajai Vir Singh, Founder Responsible Fashion Summit
9.35 am – Overview of the summit: Mihirini De Zoysa – Moderator
9.40 am – SESSION 1 – Forum Discussion
Title: Designer Perspective – Can disposal be part of the design strategy?
Influencers:
- Sharleen Ernester (USA)
- David Abraham (India)
- Eric Koby (UK)
- Heidi Gosman (UK)
- Jeremy Katinka (Australia)
10.30 am – SESSION 2 – Ignite Talk
Title: Role of Media in Responsible Fashion: Building Responsibility is influencing consumer action
Influencer: Nonita Kalra, Editor Harpers Bazaar, India
10.45 am – COFFEE BREAK
11.15 am – SESSION 3 – Forum Discussion
Title: Can responsibility in fashion be part of a manufacturing business plan?
Influencers:
- Sharika Senanayake – MAS
- Sidharth Hirdaramani – Hirdaramani
11.45 am – SESSION 4 – Ignite Talk
Title: Eco – Go Beyond Program
Influencer: Ajay Amalean
12.00 noon – SESSION 5 – Forum Discussion
Title: Innovative Sustainable Fabric – Fabric that unburdens the Earth
Influencers:
- Dr Anush Amarasinghe (Eco-Spindle, Sri Lanka)
- Sarah King (Smart Fibre, Germany)
- Jennifer Thompson (Chartreuse Group, USA)
- Zack Whaley. Pur Fi, Belgium
12.45 pm (1 HOUR) – SNACK/REFRESHMENT
2.00 pm – SESSION 6 – Ignite Talk
Title: Future of Responsible Fashion within Commonwealth
Influencer: Daniel Hatton, CEO / Director Commonwealth Fashion Council
2.15 pm – SESSION 7 – Ignite Talk
Title: Social and Labor Convergence Project: Collaboration is Key in the industry
Influencer: Nikhil Hirdaramani
2.30 pm – SESSION 8 – Ignite Talk
Title: Future of Responsible Fashion within Commonwealth
Influencer: Daniel Hatton, CEO / Director Commonwealth Fashion Council