Fostering Innovation
& Collaboration 2026

Stay Ahead of the Sustainable Fashion Industry

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Fostering Innovation & Collaboration 2026 — Stay Ahead of the Industry

The Sustainable Design Impact Hub
in New York

17 September 2026 | Newlab, Brooklyn

What

1st Annual Sustainable Design Impact Hub in New York

When

September 17, 2026

Where

Brooklyn, New York

The Sustainable Design Impact Hub in New York

17 September 2026 | Newlab

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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.

Agenda

9:00 AM

Registration & Welcome

9:30 AM

Opening Keynote

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Panel Discussions, Workshops & Masterclasses

1:00 PM

Lunch & Structured Networking

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Panel Discussions & Fireside Chats

6:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Featured Speakers 2026

Meet the designers, scientists, and industry leaders shaping the future of sustainable fashion.

Karen Pearson,PhD

Karen Pearson

Chair / FIT Sustainability Council

Fashion Institute of Technology

Adam Bent

Adam Bent

CEO

Lonely Whale

Larissa Shepherd, PhD

Larissa Shepherd

Professor / Fiber Science and Apparel Design

Cornell University

Michelle Gabriel

Michelle Gabriel

Resident Fellow

Yale Center for Business & Environment

Raz Godelink

Raz Godelink

Professor / Role

Parsons School of Design

Martin Stübler

Martin Stübler

Founder

BioFluff Savian

Francesca Belluomini

Francesca Belluomini

Adjunct Professor, Author

Fashion Institute of Technology

Stephanie Downs

Stephanie Downs

Founder and CEO

Uncaged Innovations

Shannen Henry

Shannen Henry

Founder / CEO at CocoaFiber

CocoaFiber

Press

Past speakers, partners, and institutions include

Zegna Group Banca Sella United Nations Fashion Lifestyle Network Swarovski Biomimicry Institute North Sails Lauretana Menabrea Silversands Orange Fiber Brand Zegna Group Banca Sella United Nations Fashion Lifestyle Network Swarovski Biomimicry Institute North Sails Lauretana Menabrea Silversands Orange Fiber Brand

Award

Recognizing Excellence in Sustainable Design

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.

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Contact Us

To learn more, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Or email us directly: team@sustainabledesignimpacthub.com