[Talks area Hall 6] Tradition × Bio-Innovation: The Intelligence of Living Systems

Feb 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Territories of Savoir-faire Talks Area - Hall 6

How traditional Japanese practices rooted in the living world (dyeing, fermentation, natural fibers) coexist with the materials of tomorrow: protein fibers derived from fermentation, biosynthesis, and hybrid textiles. What if nature were the major source of sustainable innovation? Tony Jouanneau, Designer and Founder - Atelier Sumbiosis Sylvie Marot, Fashion Historian and Exhibition Curator Mr. Koji Sakamoto, CEO - Bioworks Inc. Talk moderated by Sophie Peyrard, Journalist - Beau Magazine Talk in French (English translation)

Session language

French (English translation)

Session category

Talk

Conference theme

Savoir-faire

Session theme

Savoir-faire