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Innovation Zone Pecha Kuchas

PERFORMANCE DAYS, Munich

Expert Talk Area

Thursday 21st March 2024

15:30 - 16:15 CET

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A Pecha Kucha from those in the Innovation Forum, along with another from the Sustainability Lounge.

About the orators

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Alexa Dehmel

CONSULTING & DESIGN

Performance Apparel Design & Functional Material Advisory | Innovation & Sustainability | Functional Fabric Curator | Guest Lecturer | Freelance Journalist| Podcaster

Alexa Dehmel is an international Designer and Strategic Advisor for luxury & performance sportswear, functional textiles and Future Concepts for the Textile Industry,  trusted by 60+ global brands. With 25+ years across sportswear, outdoor and performance markets, she transforms material innovation into market leadership, responsible design and measurable value creation, working across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

For 17+ years, she serves as Head Judge of bi-annual Forum jurys and Functional Fabric Curator, curating the TREND FORUM and Forum Areas, delivering Forum Insights on stage at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich, the FUNCTIONAL FABRIC FAIR powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS (Portland, New York, Orlando) and FUNCTIONAL TEXTILES by Performance Days in Shanghai.

Deeply rooted in Europe and globally connected, she translates international market insight into strategic value and bridges brands with relevant sourcing ecosystems.

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Cecilia Chen

NTX

Sales VP

Driving Growth in Sustainable Textile Innovation
 
Expertise in Apparel Innovation | Leader in Sustainable Practices | Proven Sales Growth Driver | Visionary in Textile Development
 
With over 15 years in textiles, Cecilia Chen excels in merging sustainability with sales growth, working closely with leading global brands. Her strategic leadership enhances eco-friendly practices and drives business success, leveraging innovative solutions to meet high-profile market demands. Proficient across a broad spectrum of textiles, Cecilia propels industry evolution, boosting efficiency and fostering collaborations for a sustainable, profitable future.

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Evy Murraij

Vienna Textile Lab

Product Designer

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Heidrun Weiss

ERCA TCS

Head of Textile Laboratories

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Magdalena Zapryanova

Resortecs

Growth Hacker

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Steven Chueng

ReTraze

Founder & Head of Innovation

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