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The European Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Policy Platform (ekip) invites you to this webinar, where we will explore how eco-design can drive circularity in the European fashion industry and transform current challenges into opportunities. 

 About this webinar

The fashion and textiles industry is at a pivotal moment, facing increasing pressure to transition toward sustainable, circular, and responsible production models. As one of the 14 strategic sectors identified in the EU’s Industrial Strategy, the fashion industry must integrate eco-design principles that prioritize durability, reparability, recyclability, and resource efficiency. 

Despite growing awareness, fragmented supply chains, high recycling costs, and resistance from fast fashion models pose significant barriers. At the same time, emerging EU policies, sustainable design innovations, and shifts in consumer behaviour are creating new market opportunities for circular fashion. 

This webinar will bring together industry experts, policymakers, designers, and researchers to explore how eco-design strategies can accelerate circularity, improve value chain transparency, and enhance consumer engagement in sustainable fashion practices. 

Webinar Agenda

• 11:00 – 11:30 – Trend forecasting presentation 

In the first part of the webinar, the social media listening and trend forecasting on Fashion Transitions with a focus on Eco-Design for Circularity within the context of ekip will be presented. An overview of findings will be provided, followed by the presentation of one trend derived from this analysis.  

• 11:30 – 12:00 – Scenarios presentation 

In the second part of the webinar, we will present an overview of the topic, and the interpretation ekip is giving to it.  

• 12:00 – 13:00 – Collective Discussion (Policy Corner) 

In the third part, an interactive discussion with webinar participants will be facilitated, focusing on four scenarios for Fashion Transitions through Eco-Design for Circularity to be collectively discussed. 

Target Audience

• Fashion designers, brands, and manufacturers seeking to integrate eco-design into their business models. 

• Textile industry leaders and innovators working on sustainable materials and circular supply chains. 

• Policymakers and regulators shaping the future of sustainable and circular textiles. 

• Researchers and sustainability experts analysing the impact of circular economy strategies. 

• Consumer advocacy groups and educators promoting awareness and behavioural change in sustainable consumption. 

• Technology and data-driven platforms focused on transparency, product passports, and traceability in fashion. 

About ekip

ekip is an EU-funded flagship project that follows the principles of open innovation to establish a policy recommendation engine driven by partners and the active involvement of 40+ CCI networks. This engine will continuously promote the development and adoption of policy recommendations for CCIs, resulting in support and guidance that enhances the ability of CCI actors to participate in and contribute to complex innovation processes. 

How to take part?

The webinar will take place on May, 07, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CET. 

Register bellow for free.  

Registration 100% online, email mandatory to register.