World Bio Markets
When: May 10th, 2023
12:50-13:15
Panel discussion: Shoe sustainability – bio progress and priorities
An inside look examining the footwear industry’s progress toward sustainability.
Hosted by Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, FDRA (Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America)
Featuring: Gayatri Keskar, VP of Research, Material ConneXion
Nicolo Giusti, Director of Footwear Sourcing & Production, Tommy Hilfiger
Charlotte Herdt, Global Sustainability Programme Manager, Arkema
MCX Live Webinar
When: May 17th, 2023
11am EST
Mash-up Culture: Material-Minded Design
Today, faced with overconsumption, economic recession and never-ending trend cycles, consumers are rethinking wasteful habits. In this free webinar, we’ll share with you the socio-cultural indicators we’re seeing, how it will influence design and experience, and the materials that will support aggressive sustainability pledges. Better yet? Attendees will be entered to win complementary access to Material Insights.
NYCxDESIGN
When: May 19th, 2023
2-4pm EST
LEANING INTO REGENERATIVE
Join Material ConneXion in conversation with PROWL studio’s Lauryn Menard on May 19th for ‘Leaning into Regenerative’, an engaging conversation on shifting perspectives in R+D for sustainable material adoption. Followed by an exclusive tour of our NY library.
Featuring: Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Material Research for Material ConneXion Lauryn Menard, Co-Founder and Creative Director of PROWL studio
Moderated by: Jennifer Gumpert, Director of Operations for Material ConneXion
Research Attended Events
MAY 2023
9-12
Interzum, Cologne Germany
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10-11
World Bio Markets, The Hague
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10-11
Luxe Pack, New York
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16-17
Rethinking Materials
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18
CNZ Zero, New York
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21-23
IFCC, New York
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