Sustainability

Data Readiness: Lessons from Building the Next Generation of Product Data

PERFORMANCE DAYS, Munich

Sustainability Stage

Tuesday 13th October 2026

13:30 - 14:00 CEST

As digital product information becomes central to compliance, transparency and business operations, many organisations are discovering that the biggest challenge isn't collecting more data, it's making existing data usable.
Drawing on lessons learned through the European Outdoor Group's SDEX project and recent pilot work with technology providers, this panel discussion will explore what true data readiness looks like across the industry. Rather than focusing on a single platform or solution, the session will examine the wider challenges of data quality, interoperability, governance and data ingestion.
Featuring leading technology providers and industry experts, the discussion will offer practical insights into how brands can prepare for an increasingly connected digital future.

About the orator

Portrait of Katy Stevens

Dr. Katy Stevens

European Outdoor Group

Head of ESG

Katy is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience in the outdoor industry, spanning roles in research, product development, and sustainability. Holding a BSc in Materials Science and a PhD in Textile Engineering, she combines academic rigor with hands-on expertise. For the past ten years, Katy has been a key member of the European Outdoor Group, where she now leads as the Head of ESG. In this role, she champions initiatives that drive brands to address the environmental and ethical complexities of the textile supply chain.

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