Fashion Forward: Scaling Collective Innovation

Hosted by: Catalyst Now and the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Fashion Forward: Scaling Collective Innovation is a curated, invite-only convening for cross-sector leaders working at the intersection of fashion, innovation, and systemic change. While groundbreaking movements and innovations exist across the globe, they’re often siloed—what’s missing is interconnected networks that can scale solutions collaboratively, across sectors, geographies, and systems. As systemic challenges grow more complex, no single actor can solve them alone. Now more than ever, we need connective infrastructure that links innovators, aligns efforts, and bridges regions—grounded in trust and cross-sector collaboration.
This event will include a dynamic panel discussion, followed by facilitated roundtables and a networking reception. At the heart of the experience are intelligence hubs—topic-based roundtables that center lived expertise, frontline insight, and bold systems-level thinking. These are not just conversations; they are hubs for reimagining the impact of collective action on the fashion industry’s role in climate action, circular design, cultural resilience, and technological transparency. Each roundtable is led by a systems thinker and community builder to ensure deep and diverse perspectives shape actionable pathways forward.
Hosted by Catalyst Now in collaboration with FIT, this gathering will help build the foundation for the Sustainable Fashion Collaborative Solutions Labs—a global initiative designed to scale innovation by connecting people, infrastructure, and ideas—grounded in equity, trust, and collaboration.. These Labs are not isolated projects—they are part of a growing ecosystem. Catalyst Now serves as the bridge between them, linking people, ideas, and infrastructure to spark systemic impact.
This is more than a convening—it’s a launchpad for deeper collective action. If you’re ready to co-create a future where the most impactful solutions are not only scaled—but seen, resourced, and led by the communities closest to the challenge—join us for this impactful event.

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