Welcome to the Future Fabrics Expo 2026 Seminar Series playlist!
This past June, Future Fabrics Expo 2026 showcased cutting-edge innovations and sustainably and responsibly produced material solutions for the fashion, home, and interiors industries. Running alongside the Expo was our popular Seminar Series, which provided a deep dive into the challenges within our industry, exploring the issues communities face in the climate crisis, and delving into systemic changes and industry-wide initiatives. The topics discussed went beyond lowering the environmental impact to seeking innovative solutions that can lead to positive impacts for people and planet.
Watch the FFE 2026 Seminar Series here, in which industry leaders, experts, thought leaders, designers, changemakers, and leading innovators explored the latest advancements in the pursuit of sustainability in the textile industry. From revolutionary recycling processes to groundbreaking textile designs, this playlist offers an in-depth look at how the future of fashion is being shaped. Don’t miss out on these inspiring discussions and insights from the forefront of the #MaterialsRevolution
Nina Marenzi
Founder and CEO, Future Fabrics Expo
Mathieu Flamini
Co-founder and CEO, GFBiochemicals
Moderator:
Moderator: Amy Tsang, Head of Europe, The Mills Fabrica
Speakers:
Sarah Angold, Founder and CEO, 29Acacia
Amanda Turner, Chief Product Officer, PLNTMATTER
Marie Demagdt, Textile and Sustainability Manager, Alliance For European Flax-Linen and Hemp
Idan Gal-Shohet, Co-founder and CEO, Fibe
Moderator:
Kristen Nuttall, Creative Strategist, Appso-Supro
Speakers:
Francois Souchet, Founder and Managing Director, Swanstant
Tom Berry, Founder and Director, TB Sustainability
Clara Cherblanc, Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs, Federation De La Mode Circulaire
Moderator:
Sophie Mather, Industry Advisor, BIOV8TION
Speakers:
Irene Maffini, Founder and CCO, Fashion Reimagined
Matthias Foessel, CEO and Director of Finishing, WTRLSS
Libby Sommer, Principal Advisor, Libby Sommer LLC
Sumitra Rajagopalan, Founder and CEO, Bioastra
Moderator:
Femke Jonkmans, Senior Associate, Fashion for Good
Speakers:
Päivi Eräpuu, Innovation & Circularity Manager, Armed Angels
Nina Elmerssonn Managing Director, Challenge the Fabric
Mikko Lassila, CCO, Spinnova
Valerie Langer, Next Gen Strategic Lead, Canopy
Moderator:
John Higginson, CEO, Eco Age
Speakers:
Alison Ward, CEO, Cotton Connect
Hannah Evans, Brand Engagement Manager, Regenagri
Daniel Araujo, Standards & Quality Assurance Manager, ROA
Marion Rottges, Co-CEO, Remei
Assef Shaikh, CEO, Harnest
Dr. Mirabelle Muuls
Convening Co-Director, Imperial College London School of Convergence
Moderator:
Holly Browne, Associate Director, Sustainable Apparel, Anthesis Group
Speakers:
Philly Grogan, Sustainability Lead, Nobody’s Child
Niccy Kol, Regenerative Partnerships Lead, Raddis
Victoire De Pourtales, Co-Founder, 91530 Le Marais
Julian Ellis-Brown, Co-Founder and CEO, Ponda
Moderator:
Azra Cevapovic, Innovation Manager, Fashion for Good
Speakers:
Drishti Masand, Senior Manager Sustainability Direction, Adidas
Pontus Hastlund, Head of Feedstock and Supply Chain, Circulose
Mariska Boer, Co-owner and Corporate Comms Executive, Boer Group
Tjaco Twigt, Country General Manager, European Recycling Platform
Moderator:
Brooke Roberts-Islam, Founder, Techstyler
Speakers:
Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, Marketing and Sustainability Director, Hyosung
Gudrun Vogtentanz, CSO, Amsilk
Jerry Lou, Co-Founder, Leaf Bio
Bruno Marengo, Head of Business Operations, Fairbrics
Moderator:
Megan Doyle, Sustainable Fashion Journalist and Consultant
Speakers:
Elsa Parente, Co-CEO and CTO, Positive Materials
Josh Nusenbaum, CEO and Founder, SEFF
Jana Van Den Bergen, Investment Associate, Collateral Good
Pascal Betten, Managing Director, Interloop
Moderator:
Megan Doyle, Sustainable Fashion Journalist and Consultant
Speakers:
Kelly Sheridan, CEO, The Microfibre Consortium
Dr. Amanda Parkes, CTO, Mothership Materials
Amanda Sturgeon, CEO, The Biomimicry Institute
Friederike Von Wedel-Parlow, Founder, Beneficial Design Institute
Moderator:
Michelle Lowe-Holder, Designer/Maker
Speakers:
Gigi Jung, Chief Strategy & Business Officer, Mycel
Roni Gamzon, Co-Founder and CCO, Biofluff
Martina Planty, Co-Founder and President, Human Ocean
Arthur Gaudenz, Co-Founder, Polimair
