Keynote Speaker

Prof. Weilin Xu

Prof. Xu Weilin Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering Chairman of Wuhan Textile University Professor Xu was a teacher of both Sichuan University and Wuhan University of Science and Engineering (the predecessor of Wuhan Textile University), the director of WUSE’s Textile Research Institute, the assistant to president of WUSE, the deputy president of WUSE and a member of its CPC Standing Committee, the deputy president of WTU and a member of its CPC Standing Committee, the director of Training Base of Hubei Provincial New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technology

Prof. Xungai Wang

Prof. Xungai WangChair Professor, School of Fashion and TextilesThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityProfessor Xungai Wang is the chair professor of Fibre Science and Technology. Prof. Xungai obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Fibre Science and Technology and Graduate Diploma of Higher Education from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 1992 and 1996 respectively. He worked as Senior Lecturer ...

Prof. Jintu Fan

Prof. Jintu FanChair Professor, School of Fashion and TextilesThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityProfessor Jintu Fan is currently Director of Research Centre of Textiles for Future Fashion, Director of PolyU Xingguo Technology Research Institute,  Lee family Professor in Textiles Technology and Chair Professor of Fiber Science and Apparel Engineering at School of Fashion and textiles, Hong Kong Polytechnic ...

Prof. Shinichi Kushigemachi

​Prof. Shinichi Kushigemachi President of Bunka Fashion Graduate University, Japan Prof. Shinichi Kushigemachi is currently the President of Bunka Fashion Graduate University. He is professor and director with expertise in Fashion Design. He is Bachelor of Economics and his research theme is “Relative Relationship between Men’s Fashion and Women’s Fashion”, the subjects in charge include “Nurturing Creativity II” and “Final Research & Collection,” etc.

Prof. Ayub Nabi Khan

Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan,The 1st Pro Vice Chancellor, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), BangladeshProf. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan Obtained his bachelor degree in Textile Technology from the University of Dhaka. Completed M.Sc and Ph.D degree in Textile Technology from the University of Manchester, U.K. under Commonwealth Scholarship. Prof. Khan is the 1st Pro Vice Chancellor now ...

Prof. Savvas Vassiliadis

Prof. Savvas Vassiliadis Professor in University of West Attica, Greece Prof. Dr. Savvas Vassiliadis holds a Diploma in Textiles, BSc in Electronics, MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a PhD in Computational Modelling. His early career was in the textile and automation industry. Later, in the academia, he has served as Head of the Dept of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vice Rector ...

Prof. Raul Fangueiro

Prof. Raul Fangueiro, Vice-Dean of the School of Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal He is Full Professor and Senior Researcher with expertise in advanced materials (nano, smart, composites) and structures (3D, auxetic, multiscale). He is the Mentor and the Head of FIBRENAMICS – Institute of Innovation on Fiber-based Materials and Composites (www.fibrenamics.com). He has more than 190 published papers in international reputed scientific journals (Google Scholar H factor: 45), 500 conference publications, 36 books and 40 patents.

Prof. John Lau

Prof. John LauDean of Academic Strategy, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UKProfessor John Lau is an accomplished and experienced educator at London College of Fashion, UAL. He continues to modernise fashion education by merging the creative arts, heritage craft with new technologies and cultural sustainability. As the Dean of Academic Strategy, he leads the academic development ...

Dr. Patsy Perry

Dr. Patsy Perry is a Reader in Fashion Marketing in Manchester Fashion Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University, and is the fashion department’s Research and International Lead. She is an experienced researcher and educator, with a PhD in Corporate Social Responsibility in fashion supply chains, and she has published her research in various academic journals and textbooks. She is often featured in the UK and international media for her expertise on fashion supply chains and sustainability, including BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Channel 4, BBC radio stations, as well as The Telegraph, The Independent, The Observer, Financial Times, South China Morning Post and Vogue Business amongst others.

Prof. Marina Spadafora

Prof. Marina SpadaforaProfessor, Institute of Applied Arts and Design, ItaliaProfessor Marina Spadafora gained a reputation worldwide for her own brand that featured sophisticated knits . Since then she has collaborated with label such as Prada, Miu Miu ,Ferragamo and Marni.Marina's work has always included a strong social and environmental focus, believing that ethics and aesthetics can coincide. ...

Mr. Yizhong Chen

Mr. Yizhong Chen CEO of the Yantai Pacific Home Fashion Co., Ltd, China Yantai Pacific Home Fashion Co., Ltd. was founded in 2008. We are a comprehensive home textile manufacture with a current annual sales revenue of 170 million USD. The 3rd largest home textile manufacturer in China. We have a diverse international market reach in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, South America and Europe as well as the China domestic market. Their products include all aspects of bedlinen, plain dyed, printed, yarn dyed, jacquard and embroidery.

Dr. Chen Liu

Dr. Chen LiuZhejiang Linctex Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Style3D), ChinaDr. Chen Liu is the founder and CEO of Style3D at Zhejiang Linctex Technology Co., Ltd., He is a leading figure in the field of digital design and manufacturing of clothing. He is also the vice president of the 8th Council of the China National Garment Association. In 2015, he founded Linctex Technology, which focuses on “AI+...

Dr. Lijun Li

Dr. Lijun Li Vice President of Cixing Co., Ltd., ChinaLi Lijun, Ph.D., Professor-level Senior Engineer, serves as Director/Vice President of Cixing Co., Ltd., Director/Chairman of the Investment and Financing Committee of the China (Zhejiang) Robot and Intelligent Equipment Innovation Center, and National Model Worker in the Textile Industry. He was recognized as a "Technology Leader" in the wool textile ...

Prof. You Zou

Prof. You ZouVice President of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, ChinaProfessor You Zou is the Vice President of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, a doctoral supervisor, and Vice Chairman of the China Fashion Designers Association. A prominent figure in China’s fashion industry, he has served as chief designer for landmark national events, including the 70th Anniversary of the Founding ...

Prof. Jie Sun

Prof. Dennis Jie Sun is the Dean of the College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University, ChinaProf. Dennis Jie Sun is the Dean, Professor, and PhD Supervisor at the College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University; National Distinguished Expert; recognized as a Forbes Global Chinese Elite; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts UK; honored with the title "Outstanding Cultural and Artistic Talents" by the Ministry ...

Prof. Rongrong Cui

Prof. Rongrong Cui, Dean of the School of Fashion, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China. He is a Chang Jiang Scholar Chair Professor appointed by the Ministry of Education of China. He serves as the Dean of the School of Fashion Design at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Director of the Key Cultivation Base for Philosophy and Social Sciences in Zhejiang Province, Chairman ...

Prof. Yingchun Zang

Prof. Yingchun ZangActing Dean of the Tsinghua Arts & Design Institute in Milan, Tsinghua University, ChinaProf. Zang Yingchun is Professor of Fashion and Textile Design at Tsinghua University. She serves as the Acting Dean of the Tsinghua Arts & Design Institute in Milan and Head of the Department of Fashion and Textile Design. She is currently Deputy Director of the China–Italy Design Innovation ...

Prof. Yali Ling

Prof. Yali LingActing Deputy Dean of the School of Fashion Desig, China Academy of Art, ChinaProf. Yali Ling is the Deputy Dean (Acting) of the School of Fashion Design at the China Academy of Art, an Associate Professor and master’s supervisor. She leads the Ling Yali Original Design Master Studio — one of Shanghai’s Top Ten Original Design Master studios — and serves as Deputy Director of the ...

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