Renato Morra
Topic: Leveraging Cutting Edge Technology to Improve Sourcing and Buying Performance
THE SEMINAR EXPERIENCE
Big conversations. Real answers.
The Fashion SVP Seminar Programme is where the industry comes to think, question, and move forward. It’s not just about listening, it’s about understanding what’s shaping fashion right now and what will define its future.
From sourcing strategy to sustainability, innovation to growth, this is where insight turns into action.
Want access to the conversations shaping the industry?
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WHY ATTEND THE SEMINARS?
Because staying ahead isn’t optional, it’s essential.
At Fashion SVP, seminars bring together leading voices from across the fashion ecosystem, brands, manufacturers, innovators, and decision-makers, to address the challenges redefining the industry.
These are not theoretical discussions.
They are real, practical, and designed to help you make better decisions, faster.
This is where you:
Gain clarity on complex industry shifts
Learn directly from those driving change
Walk away with strategies you can actually apply
Be part of the conversation.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Expect more than just talks.
Each session is carefully curated to deliver depth, relevance, and real-world value, covering the topics that matter most to modern fashion businesses.
LIVE KEYNOTES & PANELS
Hear directly from industry leaders shaping sourcing, production, and retail strategies.
FUTURE-FOCUSED INSIGHTS
Explore how AI, sustainability, and global supply chains are transforming fashion.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS
No fluff. No theory for theory’s sake, just insight that drives acti
INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS
Engage with speakers, ask questions, and challenge perspectives. Don’t just watch,participate.
FROM INSIGHT TO ACTION
The difference? You can act on what you learn, immediately.
Everything you hear in the seminars connects directly to the
show floor.
Meet suppliers, explore solutions, and turn insights
into real business outcomes, all in one place.
See the idea.
Meet the partner.
Make it happen.
Plan your full experience.
PAST SPEAKERS
Learn from those who've shaped the industry.
Our stage has welcomed some of the most respected voices across fashion,
sustainability, technology, and sourcing. Here's a glimpse of the expertise
you can expect.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
PENELOPE NORMAN
PROGRAMME LEADER, ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH
NATASCHA RADCLYFFE
MHAS PROFESSOR, RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY
RENATO MORA
DEVELOPMENT LEAD, COS
ELISSA LLOYD
HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY, FATFACE
HOLLY NEW
FOUNDER, STUDIOONEW
KATIE YOUNG
FOUNDER, DESPOKE TEXTILES
EKATERINA SAVOSINA
FOUNDER, DESIGN IN VR
KYRA GIBSON
3d DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD, THRUDARK
ROSS ALEXANDER
CEO, GREEN THREADS DPP
JASON JIANG
CO-FOUNDER, THREAD AI
Sophie Lane FOUNDER
The Lane Edit
Harold Tillman
CBE
Paul Alger
International Business Director at UKFT
Tamsin Lejeune
CEO, Common Objective
These speakers bring real-world experience across sustainability, digital
innovation, sourcing strategy, and global fashion leadership.
Want to join industry leaders on stage?
Enquire Now for speaking opportunities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
If you’re making decisions in fashion, this is for you.
- Buyers & sourcing professionals
- Brand founders & retailers
- Designers & product developers
- Innovation & sustainability leaders
Whether you’re scaling a brand or refining your strategy, the seminars offer insights that move your business forward.
PLAN YOUR SEMINAR EXPERIENCE
Make every session count.
- Arrive early for key talks
- Prioritise sessions aligned with your goals
- Take notes you can act on
- Connect with speakers and attendees
Because the real value lies in what you do next.
READY TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION?
This is where the future of fashion is discussed,and decided.
Be in the room where ideas turn into action, strategies take shape, and
industry leaders share what’s next.
FULL SEMINAR SCHEDULE
TUESDAY 28th APRIL 2026
Sessions
10:30
11:45
Elissa Lloyd
Topic: Is Sustainability a Good Way of Doing Business?
13:00
Panel Discussion
Chair: Tamsin Lejeune
Panel Members: Penelope Norman - Programme Leader,(AUB)
Elissa Lloyd - Head of Sustainability, Fatface
Sophie Lane - The Lane Edit
Topic: The Future of Sourcing
13:00
Sophie Lane
Topic: The Future of Sourcing
14:15
Paul Alger
Topic: What Does the UK Fashion and Textile Industry Have to Do to Maintain Competitiveness in the Future?
16:15
Ross Alexander
Topic: Digital Product Passports – Are You Ready?
WEDNESDAY 29th APRIL 2026
10:30
Panel Discussion
Chair: Penelope Norman
Panel Members: Daniel Cox - Head of Innovation & Knowledge Exchange,(AUB)
Kyra Gibson - 3D Digital Development Lead,
ThruDark (ex Burberry)
Topic: Innovation and the Future of Fashion
12:00
Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas
Topic: Can fashion save the world? And why should it? Sustainable fashion now.
Awards & Closing
13:15
Designer of the Year Awards
Award Ceremony
Head Judge: Harold Tillman CBE
Fellow Judges: Penelope Norman - Programme Leader,
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
Natascha Radclyffe -Thomas - Professor, Ravensbourne University
Kyra Gibson - 3D Digital Development Lead,
ThruDark (ex Burberry)
15:00
Katie Young
Topic: The Power of Dressing
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Elissa Lloyd
Head of Sustainability, FatFace
Elissa Lloyd is Head of Sustainability at FatFace and a highly experienced sourcing, quality and ethical supply chain specialist. She has built a strong track record within fast paced fashion organisations, supporting periods of significant commercial growth while strengthening responsible sourcing practices. Her expertise spans ethical supply chains, quality management and global sourcing strategy. Elissa is known for building high performing teams and developing long term partnerships with suppliers, helping businesses balance commercial performance with responsible production. At FASHION SVP, Elissa will share practical insights in her session “Is Sustainability a Good Way of Doing Business?” examining how responsible sourcing strategies can support both resilience and profitability across modern fashion supply networks.
Renato Morra
Development Lead, COS
Renato Morra is a Product Manager specialising in customer and consumer analytics at COS, where he works across European, US and APAC markets to develop and measure omnichannel marketing strategies. With a background in growth marketing and data driven decision making, Renato focuses on helping retail organisations translate complex data into practical insights that support smarter commercial decisions across both physical and digital retail environments. He holds a postgrad qualification in Business Intelligence and Big Data Analytics from the University of Milano- Bicocca and is a certified PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner through AXELOS. At FASHION SVP, Renato will share perspectives on how technology, data and methodology can support more effective decision making and growth for modern fashion businesses.
Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas
Professor, Ravensbourne University
Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas is Professor of Marketing and Sustainable Fashion and Course Director for the MBA Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship at Ravensbourne University London. An internationally recognised educator and thought leader, her work focuses on sustainability, ethics and responsible business as drivers of long-term value for fashion companies. With a background in luxury fashion and teaching experience across Asia, Europe and the United States, Natascha’s research spans sustainable fashion, consumer behaviour, cultural heritage and international fashion marketing. She is Co-Author of Fashion Management: A Strategic Approach and Editor-in-Chief of Bloomsbury Fashion Business Cases. Her work supports sustainability literacy and responsible leadership aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. At FASHION SVP, Natascha will lead a thought provoking session entitled “Can Fashion Save the World?”, exploring the industry’s potential to create meaningful environmental and social impact.
Katie Young
Founder, Bespoke Textiles
Katie Young is an award-winning fashion and textile designer, conscious sourcing expert, and author of The Textile Touch. With over 30 years of experience, she has designed and developed collections for luxury fashion and hospitality — from her early career with English Eccentrics to creating bespoke uniform and textile collections for heritage institutions, palaces, private members’ clubs, and leading venues — from Bills Restaurants to Buckingham Palace — as well as performers including Toyah Wilcox. Founder of Bespoke Textiles and her vintage-inspired label ForeverYoung, Katie is known for building ethical, tailored supply chains and creating distinctive collections that elevate both brand identity and wearer experience.
Penelope Norman
Programme Leader,
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
Penelope Norman leads programmes across fashion, media and digital design at AUB. A recognised voice in digital innovation and sustainable practice, she brings global industry insight and academic leadership together, driving collaboration between education and industry through live projects and emerging technologies. In her keynote, she will explore how creative technologies, digital manufacturing & Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are enabling real innovation and how they can transform both businesses and careers.
Kyra Gibson
3D Digital Development Lead,
ThruDark (ex Burberry)
Kyra Gibson specialises in 3D digital technologies and digital fashion innovation, with experience at Burberry and ThruDark. She leads the implementation of 3D workflows to transform product development and content creation. Kyra also delivers professional training in digital garment creation and body scanning and is a published researcher in 3D body technologies.
Daniel Cox
Head of Innovation & Knowledge
Exchange, Arts University
Bournemouth (AUB)
Daniel Cox leads AUB’s Innovation Studio, connecting businesses with design thinking, prototyping and testing expertise. With a focus on digital and analogue making, he supports both start-ups and established organisations to develop ideas into viable products and services.
Ekaterina Savosina
Founder,
Design in VR
Ekaterina Savosina helps designers adopt VR and AI tools to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration and visualise ideas more effectively. She has worked with global brands including Nike, Adidas and New Balance and specialises in bringing immersive design into commercial practice.
Holly New
Founder, STUDIOOFNEW
Recognised by the BBC as the world’s first VR fashion designer, Holly New pioneers VR-led workflows that connect virtual design with physical production. Through STUDIOOFNEW, she works across 3D CAD, gaming and immersive experiences, helping brands adopt forward-thinking creative processes using AI, XR and digital tools.
Jason Jiang
Co-Founder, TechThread.ai
Jason Jiang is co-founder of TechThread.ai, developing AI-powered tools that convert physical patterns into digital workflows. His work focuses on improving efficiency and accessibility for designers by bridging traditional processes with intelligent, scalable digital solutions.
Ross Alexander
CEO, Green Threads
Ross Alexander is the CEO of Green Threads DPP, a sustainability-focused technology company specialising in Digital Product Passports (DPP) for the fashion and apparel industry. With over 25 years’ experience in senior leadership roles across consumer-facing businesses, he brings deep expertise in product development, supply chains and commercial growth.
Tamsin Lejeune
CEO, Common Objective
Runs Common Objective (CO) Tech, a technology company dedicated to advancing business action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2024 she was awarded “Tech Entrepreneur for Europe” by Globant, the global leader in AI-driven digital transformation. Prior to founding Common Objective (CO), she launched the Ethical Fashion Forum, the global industry body for sustainable fashion, founded and ran a fair trade brand sourcing from Bangladesh, and worked as an architect in the shanty towns of Phnom Penh and for Habitat for Humanity.
Harold Tillman
CBE
Until 2014 Harold Tillman was Chairman of the British Fashion Council, during which time he was also the owner of major brands Jaeger and Aquascutum. Harold then went on to co-found the Ethical Fashion Forum, creating a hub for small businesses to learn and get support for manufacturing and supply in ethical and sustainable ways. He is a generous student advocate and created a personal Scholarship Fund for 50 students of London College of Fashion, UAL in 2006 to enable them to continue their studies to post graduate level. Harold is also an alumnus of LCF.
Sophie Lane
Founder, The Lane Edit
Specialises in brand strategy, messaging, and creative direction. She supports organisations to define clear narratives and deliver cohesive communication across touchpoints. Her work has a strong focus on ethical and responsible fashion, informed by supplier-side experience, while also supporting purpose-led businesses across adjacent sectors to create clear, credible connections with their audiences.
Paul Alger
International Business Director at UKFT
Paul Alger MBE is an International Business Director at the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), the industry’s leading trade association. In this role, he has worked extensively with designers, manufacturers, and retailers to expand their global reach, helping British brands access key overseas markets. His efforts have been particularly focused on building partnerships in Europe, Asia, and North America, as well as navigating the evolving challenges of international trade. Over the course of his career, he has been closely associated with promoting British design talent, strengthening international trade relationships and supporting the growth of fashion and textile brands and manufacturers both domestically and abroad. Beyond his formal roles, he is an advocate for the creative industries, frequently contributing insights on export strategy, sustainability, and industry development.
