From Tradition to Innovation: The Cultural Heritage of Textiles between Craftsmanship and High-Tech

International conference dedicated to exploring the dynamic interplay between the rich historical legacy of textiles and the groundbreaking advancements of modern technology. This event brings together leading academics, industry innovators, designers, cultural heritage experts, and policymakers to discuss, debate, and discover the future of textiles under this perspective.

The textile industry, deeply rooted in human history and cultural identity, is currently undergoing a profound transformation. This conference aims to bridge the gap between time-honored artisanal techniques and cutting-edge high-tech solutions. Our objectives include:
• Highlighting the intrinsic value of textile cultural heritage.
• Exploring innovative approaches to preserve, digitize, and re-interpret traditional textile practices.
• Showcasing how high-tech materials, smart textiles, and digital design are reshaping the industry.
• Fostering dialogue on sustainability, ethical production, and social responsibility in the textile sector by illustrating practical cases

Program

Eleonora Rizzuto – President AISEC Associazione Italiana per lo Sviluppo dell’Economia Circolare

talking with:

Circular innovation VS heritage in textiles: oxymoron or opportunity?
Francesca Romana Rinaldi, Director Monitor for Circular Fashion at SDA Bocconi, Bocconi University 

European Textiles at the crossroads of Heritage, actual crisis and new utopias
Aldo Premoli, journalist, writer of “Worldbuilding: I brand moda come costruttori di mondi” 

Olga Pirazzi, Head of Fashion B.E.S.T. at Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte

Textile heritage, supply chain transparency and information governance
Olivia Bosaz, Tech Lawyer & Personal Advisor

Madelaine Thomas, Managing Director at World Textile Information Network (WTiN)