Transformative fashion and textile industry futures 

In this keynote talk, Andrew will introduce foresight, futures thinking and speculative design, and why it matters for industry transformation. He will share insights and examples from Planethons work with H&M Foundation in creating science based narrative scenarios for the future of fashion and textiles.

Andrew Merrie 

Andrew is a sustainability scientist and award winning futurist. He works as the science, futures and partnerships lead at Planethon. His work focuses on applying insights from science to support sustainable transformation. This involves a combination of science, imagination and storytelling to build futures literacy and transformational strategy for companies and organisations. He can speak on a wide range of topics connected to foresight and futures,  the future of technology, AI and Sustainability, sustainability science for company strategy as well as insights from sci-fi for the future of sustainability business.

About Planethon

Planethon is an agency specializing in science-based business intelligence and consulting for sustainable transformation. With assignments for companies such as H&M Foundation, Hemsö Fastigheter and Aller Media, we help leaders navigate towards a sustainable future through research, innovation and strategic foresight. Read more: www.planethon.io

Presentation of DoTank Stockholm – an Extension of DO Tank Center in Borås

DoTank Stockholm, located in Marievik, is a creative innovation environment aimed at driving the transition toward a circular and sustainable society, with a focus on commerce, textiles, fashion, and urban development. Science Park Borås, in collaboration with AMF Fastigheter, can now offer companies, researchers, startups, and public actors a creative space in Stockholm with the opportunity to experiment, collaborate, and develop circular solutions and system innovation for the future.

Maria Lagerman

Maria Lagerman has a background in the textile and fashion industry, specializing in circular and sustainable concept and business development. Experienced in the entire value chain from production to consumption, with a strong "closing the loop" perspective.

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Borås INK & NEST – New Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Textile Industry

Borås INK is an incubator that supports entrepreneurs with sustainable, innovative business ideas through business development support, funding, and networks. As one of the organizations within the Textile Fashion Center, Borås INK targets startups across Sweden operating within the textile value chain. The goal of Borås INK’s offering is to take you and your sustainable business idea to market—faster and with less risk than going it alone.

Borås INK also runs the national initiative NEST, a community where companies, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors work together to accelerate the transition by highlighting the industry’s challenges and opportunities. NEST organizes programs and activities that support the development of startups.