Your Voice, Our Future: 20 Years of Collective Progress
FIT’s 20th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference
Industry Disruptors
April 8 and 9, 2026
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FIT community (faculty, staff, and students) |
General Public Registration |
Featured Speakers
Amber Valletta
Supermodel, FIT Sustainability Ambassador
Andrea Baldo
CEO, Mulberry Group
Nalleli Cobo
Environmental Activist
Sennait Ghebreab
Program leader in fashion business, Istituto Marangoni London
Aleks Gosiewski
Founder and CEO, Keel Labs
Emy Kane
Strategic brand leader, founding member Lonely Whale
Kate Sanner
Co-founder and CEO, Beni
Sarah Scaturro
Eric and Jane Nord Chief Conservator, Cleveland Museum of Art
Learn More About Our Speakers and Presenters
Conference Overview
Since 2007, the Fashion Institute of Technology’s (FIT) Sustainable Business and Design Conference has built a global community of forward-thinkers
forging sustainable solutions. In April 2026, we mark our 20th anniversary with the
theme Industry Disruptors, celebrating two decades of progress by highlighting those transforming our industry
for the better.
Join us to explore new ideas and deepen your understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead over two days of dialogue and workshops on critical themes, including:
- Design Innovation: Showcasing cutting-edge materials, bio-innovations, and transformative practices.
- Policy for Change: Advancing global and local systems that drive sustainable practice and action.
- Disruptive Business Practices: Rethinking circular investment, production, manufacturing, and supply chains.
- Shaping Narratives: Communication and education amplifying climate action and solutions.
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Schedule of Events Wednesday, April 8 |
| 9:30 am: Check-in |
| 10–11:30 am: Preconference workshops |
| 11:45 am–12:45 pm: Networking and welcome lunch |
| 1 pm: Welcoming remarks |
| 1:15 pm: Keynote speaker |
| 2:15–3:30 pm: Conference session: Design Innovation |
| 3:30–4pm: Break |
| 4–5:30 pm: Conference session: Policy for Change |
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5:30–7 pm: Sustainability Changemaker awards and networking reception |
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Thursday, April 9 |
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9 am: Check-in |
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9–9:30 am: Welcome coffee and networking |
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10 am–Noon: Conference session: Design Innovation |
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Noon–1 pm: Networking lunch |
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1–2 pm: Conference session: Policy for Change |
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2–3 pm: Conference session: Disruptive Business |
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4–5 pm: Conference session: Shaping Narratives |
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5 pm: Closing remarks |
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Partner with us. Learn about our sponsorship opportunities: fitfoundation@fitnyc.edu
Questions? Contact sustainability@fitnyc.edu