The Digital Decade: navigating what’s next for fashion
Sep 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM[Talks area Hall 3] Innovation & Technology talks area
Sep 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
[Talks area Hall 3] Innovation & Technology talks area
Opening the innovation and technology programme, this fireside chat brings together Carla Buzasi, CEO of global trend forecasting and change authority WGSN, and Ben Hanson, Editor-in-Chief of fashion technology publication The Interline. Together, they’ll explore what fashion’s near future really looks like — and what brands should be doing now to prepare.
From the evolving role of the catwalk and the rapid shift in creative tools, to the wider cultural forces reshaping brand strategy, this session offers a clear-eyed view of an industry in transformation. Expect practical insight on navigating complexity, identifying meaningful innovation, and understanding how AI is already changing the way fashion thinks, creates and operates.
Ben Hanson, Editor-in-Chief, The Interline
Carla Buzasi, CEO, WGSN
Talk in English
Session language
Talk in English
