PROGRAMME

Conference Programme 2025

A three-day programme specifically designed to allow the players in the fashion supply chain to take stock of the latest innovations, new market scenarios and emerging technologies for boosting consumption.

An opportunity to get up to date on world market trends, innovations and future trends in the fashion industry.

Conference Programme

May 27th​

10:00am – 11:00am | MAIN STAGE
Institutional greetings and inauguration SAMAB
With the participation of: Gruppo Moda Assolombarda , ANTIA, IACDE Italia, Gruppo Tecniche Nuove

Federica De Bernardi, Vice Presidente Gruppo Moda Assolombarda Chiara Dussini, President ANTIA Charles Malas, President IACDE Italia Matteo Secoli, Presidente President Association Platform Fashion Training System Alberto Gregotti, Samab Steering Committee Representative Silvana Pezzoli, Vicepresident Vicario Confindustria Moda Ivo A. Nardella, President of Senaf – Gruppo Tecniche Nuove

10:00am – 12:30am | VIP LOUNGE
Italian retailers annual conference Jack: AI and humanoids in the service of creativity
Organised byJACK ITALIA

11:00am – 12:00am | MAIN STAGE
Roundtable discussion “Supply Chain and the Future. Technological innovation in production. Process optimization and sustainability”
With event partner associations:
ANTIA, CONFINDUSTRIA MODA Federazione Tessile e ModaIACDE Italia

12:15pm – 1:00pm | MAIN STAGE
Technical Speeches of Companies
With the participation of: DAPS ItaliaPony

12:15pm – 12:30pm
“Nuove Tecnologie Dürkopp Adler”
Gaetano Bocchini, DAPS Italia
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12:30 – 12:45
“Automazione per la massima produttività nello stiro”
Andrea Astolfi, Pony
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12:45 – 13:00
“Nuove Tecnologie Dürkopp Adler – impianto per tasche a filetto”
Luca Masariè, DAPS Italia
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02:00pm – 03:30pm | MAIN STAGE
Conference “Is the Textile/Fashion System Ready for the Circular Economy? EPR, consortia, new commitments for fashion companies and new business models”
Coordinator: Aurora Magni

Introduction: scenario

Role of consortia: experience and programmes of RETEX.GREEN (Mauro Chezzi), Erion Textiles (Luca Campadello) and Cobat Tessile (Michele Zilla)

Esperienze d’impresa e nuovi modelli di business nella gestione dei rifiuti post consumoMaeba International, Savina Saporiti
Humana People to People, Alfio Fontana and Rifò, Nicolò Cipriani

3:00pm – 4:30pm | MAIN STAGE
Technical Speeches of Companies
With the participation of: Groz Beckert ItaliaA&E Gütermann, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Style3D I Assyst

3:30pm – 3:45pm
“Confezione del capo spalla”
Dario Mantesso, Groz Beckert Italia

3:45pm – 4:00pm
“Confezione del capo spalla”
Gianluigi Beretta, A&E Gütermann

Abstract: At the event, the most critical seams in outerwear (center-back, buttonholes and eyelets, stippling etc.) will be analyzed, highlighting needle and thread solutions that achieve high-quality results and solve problems created with particular fabrics

4:00pm – 4.15pm
“Innovation & Sustainability”
Simone Visani, Freudenberg Performance Materials

Abstract: Freudenberg confirms its concrete commitment to its customers with a major investment in the construction of a new production facility in Italy, in the heart of the European global fashion and luxury district. Located in Sant’Omero, in the province of Teramo, the new hub covers an area of 20,000 square meters and is destined to become a center of excellence for the international fashion industry, from which the quality products that distinguish the excellence of Made in Italy will be distributed.

Sustainability is a fundamental principle for Freudenberg, which has been integrating this philosophy throughout the entire production cycle for decades; key innovations in sustainability will be presented at the event.

4:15pm – 4.30pm
“Contenuti digitali 3D+AI per l’e-commerce: benefici e nuove opportunità. L’esperienza di Next Couture”
Cinzia Provenzi e Marco Fiandesio, Style3D I Assyst

Abstract: High-quality 3D+AI assets open new opportunities for innovative approaches in fashion marketing, as in the case of excellence of NextCouture, an innovative and evolved start-up, which presents a new platform-window that offers consumers the possibility to totally customize garments, starting from industrially designed models and presented through 3D+AI rendering by Style3D Assyst.

May 28th​

10:00am – 11:00am | MAIN STAGE
Data, Digitization and Artificial Intelligence as Engines of Innovation
With the participation of: Paz Borriello, CEO of Arkage, co-founder of Italian CXPA Network, and CEO of Acquisition Team

11:00am – 1:00pm | MAIN STAGE
Technical Speeches of Companies
With the participation of: Groz Beckert ItaliaA&E Gütermann, Metriks.AI, Fconn, Juki Italia, Martin Group, Crea Solution, Lectra Italia

11:00am – 11:15am
“Jeans, problemi e soluzioni”
Dario Mantesso, Groz Beckert Italia

11:15am – 11:30am
“Jeans, problemi e soluzioni”
Paolo Buricchi, A&E Gütermann

Abstract: Established in 1853, with over 30 different assembly operations, 2 billion pairs of jeans produced each year. Adequate thread such as Perma Core, resistant to tearing, abrasion and different treatments, and SAN TM 6 needle are the solutions to achieve the best sewing result.

11:30am – 12:30pm
“Data machine & Visual management: vedere i numeri, agire subito”
Organized by: Metriks.AI With the participation of FconnJuki ItaliaMartin Group
Coordinator: Giacomo Melani, Metriks.AI
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12:30pm – 12:45pm
“Come l’AI cambierà la produzione abbigliamento nei prossimi 10 anni”
Mirko Zilli, Crea Solution

12:45pm – 1:00pm
“Valia Fashion: una nuova piattaforma digitale per ottimizzare il processo, dall’ordine al taglio”
Andrea Silvestri, Lectra Italia

Abstract: Lectra has developed a revolutionary digital platform based on Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, IoT and big data analytics.

This intelligent digital platform connects, automates and optimizes every step of apparel production, from order processing to fabric cutting, increasing efficiency and reducing waste. Valia Fashion is the backbone of a connected, product-driven workflow that streamlines processes, optimizes material use and smooths the entire production process.

12:00am – 1:00pm | VIP LOUNGE
Let us come out of the shadows. Let us give light to our identity
Organized by: Associazione T.M.T. Tecno Meccanici Tessili

2:00pm – 3:00pm | MAIN STAGE
Conference: “Formazione Tessile e Abbigliamento. Carriere che Parlano al Futuro”
With event partner associations: ANTIA, IACDE Italia, Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda, Rete TAM

02:00pm – 04:00pm | VIP LOUNGE
Technical Seminar “Ago e filo nella confezione”
Organised by: Groz Beckert Italia, A&E Gütermann

3:00pm – 4:30pm | MAIN STAGE
Technical Speeches of Companies
With the participation of: Stratasys e D-HouseMacpi Pressing Division, Audaces Europe

3:00pm – 15:30pm
Round Table: Innovazione Tessile: La Rivoluzione della Stampa 3D per
Personalizzazione e Sostenibilità”
by Stratasys e D-House
Speakers: Stratasys/D-House/utilizzatore tecnologia
Moderator: Alessandro Garnero, Editorial Director Manufacturing Division Tecniche Nuove Media Group

3:30pm – 3:45pm
“Le migliori soluzioni per lo stiro maglieria”
Enrico Cartabbia, Macpi Pressing Division

Abstract: Macpi will illustrate during the speech the best solutions for knitwear ironing, showing different models of machines, from the classic knitwear ironing table with tilting top to machines that can process hundreds of pieces per day, for each model features and strengths will be explained.

3:45pm – 4:00pm
“La moda italiana in trasformazione: processi, persone e tecnologia in sinergia per una nuova era”
Nicola Fasolo, Audaces Europe

4:00pm – 4:15pm | MAIN STAGE
From Sketch to Digital Prototype: AI for fashion that speeds up the production process
Matteo Parisi and Giulia Giordano, Triplesense Reply

May 29th​

10:30am – 12:00am | MAIN STAGE
Conference “Tecnologie per la moda circolare. Criticità connesse al recupero e al riciclo dei rifiuti, e contributo offerto dalle tecnologie e dalla ricerca”
Coordinator: Aurora Magni

Introduction: scenario

Dai progetti UNIDO buone pratiche per la costruzione di filiere globali del riciclo: Blumine
Marco Ricchetti

Problemi e soluzioni per la cernita e il riciclo dei materiali: Next Technology Tecnotessile (Luca Montomoli) and Dell’Orco & Villani (Sara Dell’Orco)

Reti di imprese finalizzate all’economia circolare: l’esperienza di Magnolab

Sistemi di tracciabilità dei materiali: Sustainable Brand Platform (Alex Albini)

A fianco delle imprese: Multi-Lab/Centrocot (Chiara Cressoni)

12:00am – 1:00pm | MAIN STAGE
Technical Speeches of Companies
With the participation of: Groz Beckert ItaliaA&E Gütermann, Assoricamatori, Style3D I Assyst

12:00am – 12:15pm
“Cuciture di pelle e tessuto”
Dario Mantesso, Groz Beckert Italia

12:15pm – 12:30pm
“Cuciture di pelle e tessuto”
Gianluigi Beretta, A&E Gütermann

Abstract: To each his own. Aesthetic needs, new combinations of materials, and the high standard of quality require careful matching of needle and thread.

12:30pm – 12:45pm
“Assoricamatori: la casa dell’eccellenza del ricamo italiano”
Stefano Pucci, Assoricamatori

Abstract: The Italian Embroidery Association promotes the Italian embroidery sector, composed of highly qualified businesses that guard and innovate one of the most illustrious traditions of Italian culture: the #RicamatoInItalia.

12:45pm – 1:00pm
“Create – Make – Sell: ridisegnare i processi dei fashion AI+ 3D +2D”
Organized by: Style3D I Assyst (speaker tbd)

Abstract: Digital assets are important connectors throughout the workflow from product idea to end consumer. Integrated, continuous, and limitless flows enable creatives, engineers, and salespeople to collaborate in seamless AI+3D+2D integration, facilitating communication, reducing errors, and accelerating decisions. For business success.

2:00pm – 2:30pm | MAIN STAGE
Talk: “Tecnologie per l’accessibilità di persone con disabilità”
Coordinator: Aurora Magni, President of Blumine and LIUC Teacher with Pier Giorgio Silvestrin, Lydda Wear