Stay Ahead of the Sustainable Fashion Industry
Register NowFostering Innovation & Collaboration 2026 — Stay Ahead of the Industry
17 September 2026 | Newlab, Brooklyn
What
1st Annual Sustainable Design Impact Hub in New York
When
September 17, 2026
Where
Brooklyn, New York
With an emphasis on the intersection of Fashion & Deep Tech, the Sustainable Design Impact Hub in New York is here to bridge gaps between lab and market while offering fresh insights on New York's fashion industry.
We believe NYC is not just a runway, but a hub for deep tech fashion innovation. Join us as we convene designers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to shape the future of sustainable fashion.
Materials Edition — Biella, Italy 2025
September 17, 2026
Meet the designers, scientists, and industry leaders shaping the future of sustainable fashion.

Karen Pearson
Chair / FIT Sustainability Council
Fashion Institute of Technology

Adam Bent
CEO
Lonely Whale

Larissa Shepherd
Professor / Fiber Science and Apparel Design
Cornell University

Michelle Gabriel
Resident Fellow
Yale Center for Business & Environment

Raz Godelink
Professor / Role
Parsons School of Design

Martin Stübler
Founder
BioFluff Savian

Francesca Belluomini
Adjunct Professor, Author
Fashion Institute of Technology

Stephanie Downs
Founder and CEO
Uncaged Innovations

Shannen Henry
Founder / CEO at CocoaFiber
CocoaFiber
Exibart
Dal 29 al 30 maggio 2025 — Fondazione Sella, Lanificio Maurizio Sella, Biella, Italy.
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Fostering Innovation & Collaboration 2025 — exploring how biomimicry can transform fashion systems in Small Island Developing States.
Read MoreEbony Magazine
On Grenada's Spice Island, Shannen-Kaylia Henry's Sustainable Fashion Hub merges heritage, innovation, and couture — shaping a bold new model for Caribbean luxury.
Read MoreCaribbean Beat Magazine
Through sustainable practices and the promotion of circular product development, Grenadian-American entrepreneur Shannen Henry is helping preserve and uplift our islands.
Read MorePast speakers, partners, and institutions include
Award
The Sustainable Design Impact Hub Award celebrates pioneering work at the intersection of fashion, technology, and sustainability. We honour individuals and organizations driving meaningful change in the creative industries.
Learn MoreTo learn more, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Or email us directly: team@sustainabledesignimpacthub.com