craft and the creative economy: a symbiotic future for growth
17 September, 09:30 – 10:30

The creative economy increasingly champions craftsmanship as a signal of human values, a mark of excellence and a crucial differentiator in a fast-paced world. How can designers, architects, luxury maisons and the craft sector work together to unlock new value and ensure mutual prosperity?

This session will explore themes including:

• Investing in human skill amid increasing automation

• Innovative approaches to managing scale

• Understanding and influencing client aspirations and expectations

Speakers:

• Marcantonio Brandolini D'Adda (Artist & Entrepreneur, CEO, Laguna~B, Italy)

• Aissa Dione (Founder & Designer, Aissa Dione Tissus, Senegal)

• Kavita Parmar (Founder & Creative Director, IOU Project & XTANT, Spain)

• Tarun Tahiliani (Fashion Designer, India)

Moderated by: Michael Diaz-Griffith (CEO, Design Leadership Network, USA)