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SUMMER 2027
EXPERT TALKS
2026 EDUCATION
Free education on the show floor
Expert Talks bring designers, product developers, and sustainability leaders on stage throughout the show. Sessions are included with your badge, no separate ticket required.
The program is curated and hosted by Charles Ross of the Royal College of Art, and covers material innovation, color and trend direction, regulation, and the science of comfort.
Featured speakers
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ALEXA DEHMEL
Performance Apparel Design & Functional Materials Advisor
ALEXA DEHMEL CONSULTING & DESIGN
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NORA KÜHNER
Independent Fashion & Design Consultant
NORA KÜHNER FASHION DESIGN CONSULTING
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Session schedule
Day 1 — Tuesday, July 20
10:15 AM
Opening Remarks
CHARLES ROSS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART
10:30 AM
FORUMS Insights Stage | Performance Materials
ALEXA DEHMEL, ALEXA DEHMEL CONSULTING & DESIGN
11:45 AM
Colors & Trends: Performance Colors Fall/Winter 2027-28
NORA KÜHNER, NORA KÜHNER FASHION DESIGN CONSULTING
1:00 PM
PFAS and Performance: Science, Regulation and Claims
JAN BERINGER, HOHENSTEIN LABORATORIES ∙ Anna Gonzalski, Hohenstein Laboratories
2:00 PM
Cooling Technology Innovation & Scalable Fabric Solutions
Malvina Hoxha, Hyosung TNC ∙ Samantha Frederick, NexTex & Best Pacific Textiles
3:00 PM
Natural Performance: Breathable, Comfortable Fabrics Without Synthetics
Neil Bell, Future of Textiles ∙ Jason Thompson, SUPIMA ∙ Lorenzo Rescali, BYR International (Italy)
3:45 PM
Closing Remarks
CHARLES ROSS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART
5:00 PM
Happy Hour sponsored by CovationBio Sorona
Day 2 — Wednesday, July 21
10:15 AM
Opening Remarks
CHARLES ROSS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART
10:30 AM
The Visionary Outlook: Reinventing Reality
NORA KÜHNER, NORA KÜHNER FASHION DESIGN CONSULTING
11:45 AM
Is Your Golf Brand Ready for 2030? Sustainability Standards Every Company Must Know
Alex Helander, bluesign technologies
1:00 PM
Heat, Sun, Rain, Swing: The Performance Demands Modern Golf Apparel Must Solve
Davide Ballico, DB Orama Consultancy
2:00 PM
The Science Behind Comfort
JAN BERINGER, HOHENSTEIN LABORATORIES ∙ Matt Sutton, Peter Millar
3:00 PM
Closing Remarks
CHARLES ROSS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART
Agenda adapted from the most recent published Expert Talks program; the Summer 2027 lineup is announced ahead of the show.
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