3D Tech Fest

Alvanon CEO Janice Wang sets the virtual stage for 3D Tech Fest 2024: The Physical-Digital Evolution.

Janice Wang, CEO, Alvanon

Daniella Loftus, Founder of This Outfit Does Not Exist

Join Jessica Goodyear as she discusses her younger brother Sam’s journey into fashion and 3D as a man with Down Syndrome. Jessica will share successes Sam has found by learning how to create in the 3D space and the work they are doing together with NDV. Neurodiversity should not be a barrier to entering the creative workforce, and bespoke roles can be created within organizations. These roles not only offer neurodivergent people the opportunity to work in fields that they have always dreamed of, but also add substantial value to all teams.

Jessica Goodyear, Director & Digital Fashion Designer, Jessica Goodyear Design

Harper’s Bazaar Rising Star Tess van Zalinge unveils the digital-to-physical process behind her latest collection, Momentum, presented at Copenhagen Fashion Week. For this collection, Tess worked with both physical and digital mannequins from Alvanon. One look was developed differently: it was first created digitally in size 44 and then produced physically. During the talk, Tess will compare her usual process with this new approach, highlighting the benefits and challenges and sharing how this experience has inspired her and helped expand her technical skills.

Tess van Zalinge, Designer

Saul Guzman, VP Brand & Communications

Daniella Loftus, founder of This Outfit Does Not Exist, and James Joseph, founder and editor at CYBR Magazine discuss the future of digital fashion and culture in today’s algorithmic age.

Daniella Loftus, Founder of This Outfit Does Not Exist

James Joseph, Founder, CYBR Magazine

AI has endless applications in fashion, from increasing sustainability efforts to developing apparel with greater sell-through potential. While many advocate the ‘just start experimenting’ approach to AI, most fashion brands don’t have the luxury of endless budgets and time to experiment without delivering tangible results. Developing sustainable, saleable styles requires more inspired ideation, accurate planning and informed marketing execution to produce styles and assortments that meet market demand and sell-through. This session offers a hype-free, pragmatic view of opportunities for AI-enabled content solutions to benefit ideation, product visualization and engagement; the presentation will feature some demo examples of achievable entry-stage solutions to foster organizational acceptance and secure funding for more involved custom AI initiatives.

Joel Warwick, Global DAM Innovation Advisor, Hyland + Nuxeo

Chad Malley, Global Retail Industry Director, Hyland + Nuxeo

In this presentation, Brandon will share how the “Create Once, Use Many” strategy is transforming traditional fashion processes and pushing the industry toward a more dynamic and sustainable future. This approach focuses on how Tapestry works to create a single digital asset that can be utilized across various business use cases, from virtual samples to marketing visuals and retail displays. By embracing 3D technology, Tapestry aims to streamline workflows, improve team collaboration, cut costs, and foster sustainability by reducing physical waste. Brandon will also showcase practical examples of how this methodology is reshaping product development, online shopping experiences, and brand coherence.

Brandon Keeney, Senior Manager of Digital Product Creation, Tapestry

In a pivotal moment for fashion, where cutting-edge technologies like 3D design, AI, IoT, and 3D printing intersect, the possibilities for sustainability, inclusion, and creative innovation are boundless. This session brings together expert voices from the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), to explore the dynamic relationship between digital fashion, identity, and the rise of innovative digital materials. Expect insightful conversations on how these advancements are not only reshaping the industry but driving a more sustainable and inclusive approach to fashion’s future.

Dr. Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro, Professor of Immersive Technologies and AI for Fashion at IFM

Ashley Alves, Innovative Fashion Designer, Inventor, Artistic Director, Sustainable Design Expert, and AI Eco-Conception Specialist

James Gaubert, Founder & Creative Director at Republiqe, the virtual fashion house!

Pedro Guez, Digital Innovation Director & SM Director at ASVOFF

Alexandra Maslova, co-founder and CEO of Seamm, Phygital Fashion Platform

Join Jenny Holloway–a rock star of the UK manufacturing and re-skilling sector. Over 23 years ago she founded and is now CEO of Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL), a multi-award winning, not-for-profit sustainable and ethical social enterprise. Under her leadership, FEL has pioneered a circular approach, incorporating repairs, upcycling, and advanced technologies like Style3D to minimize waste. Committed to technical skills excellence, she established the Fashion Technology Academy apprenticeship program, which has awarded hundreds of people with life-changing careers in Stitching, Pattern Cutting, and Tailoring. Jenny is a passionate advocate of mental health awareness in the workplace. In 2013 FEL launched Hope-FX, a mental health initiative empowering young people to design and produce their own T-shirt lines, blending creative skills with wrap-around well-being support.

Jenny Holloway, CEO, Fashion-Enter

In a fast-moving, hyper-reactive world where brands often strive for the next viral moment, MSCHF stands apart. Known for projects that challenge the conventions of art, fashion, and internet culture, MSCHF’s work often sparks viral attention—not by design, but by nature of its daring creativity. This 20-minute session will explore how MSCHF creates bold, iconic products like the Big Red Boots, Birkinstocks, or the Global Supply Chain Telephone Handbag, and how they balance consistency and creativity without succumbing to the pressures of speed and social media trends.

The discussion will touch on MSCHF’s ability to navigate the fashion space while maintaining artistic integrity, the impact on culture when works become a viral moment, and how their creative process situates their work in a larger global context rather than creating reactive, fast goods. This session will dive into the heart of MSCHF’s process, offering insights into how art, product, and digital culture can coexist—and thrive—in today’s fashion landscape.

Lukas Bentel, Co-Chief Creative Officer, MSCHF

Kevin Wiesner, Co-Chief Creative Officer, MSCHF

Brooke Viegut, principal, for.play / Lead Producer, 3D Tech Fest

In an era where sustainability and efficiency are paramount, AI-embedded initiatives are transforming the fashion industry by seamlessly converting digital designs into physical products. Far too often, AI in fashion is mistakenly seen only as a digital design play. This session explores how AI can optimize the entire value chain—from design and material selection to production and distribution—accelerating growth, reducing lead times, and minimizing waste to drive value across every stage. Join to discover how the digital-to-physical pipeline not only transforms fashion design & production, but also builds more sustainable growth for the industry.

Bhaskar Vulapalli, Chief Strategist, Fashion AI Hub

Digital product creation–including 3D modeling and virtual sampling–is revolutionizing the way apparel is designed, developed, and brought to market. Join us in this conversation between Simon Platts, Co-Founder & Board advisor Recomme.co. and premium garment manufacturers from around the world as they discuss what digitisation really means in the supply chain, and the transformative power of technology in apparel production. Learn what cutting-edge advancements are shaping the future of fashion manufacturing and how these companies are pioneering digital solutions to enhance design accuracy, optimize production processes, and foster sustainability in the apparel industry.

Moderated by Simon Platts, Co Founder & Board advisor, Recomme.co

Katharina Bobrowski, General Manager, Featuring LTD

Anupama Fernando, Head of DPC Centre of Excellence, MAS Holdings

Anupam Nijhawan, Head of DPC & Sampling, Alpine Creations

Hasini Weerasinghe, Program Lead, DPC Centre of Excellence, MAS Holdings

Simon Platts, Co-Founder & Board Advisor, Recomme

Conversations on digital transformation are endless. Since Kalypso first began tracking digital adoption in retail in 2016, the intersection of technology and fashion has been a dynamic landscape, with significant advancements shaping product development processes. However, a plateau in maturity observed in last year’s research signaled the need for a fresh perspective and deeper exploration. This year, Kalypso partnered with the 3D.RC to interview leading global DPC practitioners across the industry to take the conversation further, to expose common barriers, dissect what maturity means to the brands that are paving the way and paint the picture of the next frontier. Join Alison Coddaire as she illuminates the key findings from this year’s research, uncovering the highest impact activities that move the needle and progress digital product creation maturity as an industry.

Alison Coddaire , Consulting Retail Lead, Kalypso

 Over the past decade, KNITWEAR LAB has built a diverse portfolio with groundbreaking projects. With deep expertise in physical knitted garments, they are now exploring the virtual path. As the industry transitions from analog workflows to embracing digital advancements, many find virtual knitting particularly challenging. Learning as they go, the LAB will share successes and lessons learned from our first major projects. Join to discover how KNITWEAR LAB is re-inventing a future that’s both virtually and physically knit, reshaping fabric of fashion production.

Lyske Gais, Head of Virtual Knitting, KNITWEAR LAB

Thijs Verhaar, Owner, KNITWEAR LAB

Are people truly embracing digital materials? Quality digital fabrics are revolutionizing the fashion industry. Join a panel of  experts from Timberland, Vizoo, and Bandicoot Imaging as they discuss how digital fabrics could revolutionize the fashion industry. Continued innovation and investment in digital fabrics can reduce waste, accelerate design, and unlock new creative possibilities for creating better, more sustainable garments. 

Moderated by Sylwia Szymczyk, Timberland.

Jørgen Sevild, Chief Growth Officer, Bandicoot Imaging Sciences

Sylwia Szymczyk, 3D Apparel Specialist, Timberland

Dorelle McPherson, 3D Design Manager, Swim and Intimates

Renate Eder, Chief Commercial Officer, Vizoo

Gabrielle Shiner-Hill and James Mack led a month-long fully funded Digital Fashion Course at the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK, teaching students to translate physical fashion designs into CLO3D. In this talk, they’ll highlight how digital tools in pattern design and product development empower students creatively, focusing on the role of technology companies and academia in teaching 3D software. Shiner-Hill and Mack will share student experiences, challenges, and the need for better digital literacy and intuitive tools. Join them as they review feedback, demonstrate workflows, and discuss how these lessons can be applied to companies entering the 3D space.

Gabrielle Shiner-Hill , Co Founder, Bureau 555

James Mack, Art Director, Digital Image Maker, Educator

How do you reinvent an established brand? BERSHKA, celebrated its 25th anniversary last year with a transformative 10% reduction in online returns, a new corporate identity, and the implementation of sizing standards. With nearly 900 stores across 69 countries, the brand is Spanish Inditex’s second-largest revenue producer behind its big sister, Zara. In a 3D Tech Fest exclusive, join José Miguel Garcia Maiques and Nicholas Fellows from BERSHKA / Inditex Group as they unveil the tools behind BERSHKA’s reinvigoration. From investing in sizing standards and the foundational tools including mannequins, avatars, size sets and blocks, to a redefined fit approval process integrating physical and digital tools, they’ll present their case for implementing sizing standards across your business. Following the presentation, Mar Fernandez, Market Development Consultant Director Spain & Portugal of Alvanon, joins to discuss the changing process and the benefits of a data-driven size standard.

Jose Miguel Garcia Maiques, Digital Pattern Development Manager, BERSHKA

Nicholas Fellows, Digital Pattern Development Artist, BERSHKA

Mar Fernandez, Market Development Consultant Director Spain & Portugal, Alvanon

This session will explore the effectiveness of using standard size sets in 3D to assess garment grade performance. Key topics include understanding body changes within size groups to determine optimal size groupings and the potential need for a second core size to ensure an inclusive fit. In this talk, Kim and Liz will review size ranges and discuss the latest 3D tools that enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, they will highlight how 3D visualization can be instrumental in decision-making for size strategies and SKU rationalization.

Elizabeth Maginot, Technical Consultant, Blocks & Grading at Alvanon

Kimberly Wick, Senior Technical Consultant, Blocks and Grading, Alvanon

Explore the transformative power of 3D technology in retail and fashion, covering innovations in product design, sustainability, AI integration, and supply chain efficiency. Learn how 3D tech is driving personalization, reducing waste, and overcoming adoption challenges. Delve into the impact of VR/AR on customer experience and marketing, and discover the future potential of 3D printing in on-demand production. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on how these advancements are shaping the future of the fashion industry and creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder, Coresight Research Inc.

Co-Founder and CEO of Alvanon, Janice Wang, hosts an in-depth conversation with Daniel Botey, Vice President Global Inventory Management, GUESS. They discuss his role in leading Guess Europe out of the pandemic stronger with the implementation of inventory systems through Centric Planning software from Centric and the value detailed systems provided for brands, consumers and teams at every step of the apparel PLM process. Operating in about 30 countries in Europe with four 8,000-SKU collections each year and approximately 1,600 directly operated stores worldwide, the company could no longer rely on its outdated system of using Excel spreadsheets to plan merchandising and buying. Their conversation will be insightful, surprising, and inspiring. Don’t miss this dynamic dialogue!

Janice Wang, CEO, Alvanon

Daniel Botey, Vice President Global Inventory Management, GUESS

E-commerce is rife with pain points, from poor sales and excess inventory issues to excessive returns, affecting retailers bottom line. In this talk, we’ll examine how e-commerce teams typically respond to these headaches through reactive solutions, often overlooking the role of product teams, especially those focused on sizing and fit. Product and fit teams are rarely involved in sales discussions, yet issues like poor fit can directly impact returns, inventory buildup, and customer satisfaction. We’ll explore how having a better understanding of customers’ body and size can lead to a more customer-centric, sustainable growth strategy.

Eric Lee, Executive Director, Americas, Alvanon

 Virtual fit and sizing tools are reshaping the fashion industry. As consumer expectations for personalized and accurate sizing grow, these digital tools are becoming essential for brands aiming to improve customers’ shopping experience, reduce returns, and create more inclusive sizing options. Join this panel of industry experts as they discuss the latest advancements in virtual fit technology, including: 3D body scanning, AI-driven sizing recommendations, and virtual try-ons. Learn how these tools are improving the shopping experience by offering more accurate fits, helping brands cater to diverse body types, and minimizing the environmental impact of returns.

Eric Lee, Executive Director, Americas, Alvanon

Shannon North, Asst. Professor Fashion Technology, Belmont University

Jay Rudman, CEO, Size Stream

Barbara Buhr, SVP of Global Sourcing, DXL

There are two sides to this story. First: How do you reimagine a product that has been used since ancient Greece but still causes so much discomfort that the people who wear them look forward to getting home to yank them off? Second: How do you build and run a globally present business that is also earth-aware? The answer, in both instances, is by finding the right technology to help you create better, more sustainable (in all senses of the word!) products, businesses and communities. There is more tech involved in getting your underwear to you than you might imagine! 

Holli Markwald, CEO, Prairie Wear

From the Apple Vision Pro to 3D retail experiences, new technology is revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape. Immersive AR & VR experiences are enhancing the way consumers interact with products online, and 3D modeling is enabling more accurate product representations, allowing customers to visualize items in their own space before making a purchase decision. Join a panel of fashion innovators for a dynamic discussion on the digital tools that are transforming the consumer experience and setting new standards for online shopping, personalization, and customer engagement.

Moderated by Safir Bellali.

Josh Hansen, Managing Director, PixelPool

Roz McNulty, CEO, Fashion Innovation Centre

Noah Miller, Technical Operations Lead and Researcher, Fashion Innovation Centre

Safir Bellali, Founder, Aliph; Consultant, Epic Games