8:00AM — 9:00AM

Registration & Check-In

Fuel up, check in, and make new connections over coffee while registering for SFF24.

9:00AM — 9:05AM

OPENING REMARKS

Welcome Back to SFF24

Welcome to Day 3 by Sustainable Fashion Forum Founder and CEO Brittany Sierra.

9:05AM — 10:05AM

PANEL DISCUSSION

New Approaches to Conscious Consumption: Why It’s Good for the Bottom Line and the Customer

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How companies can refresh sustainability strategies to benefit the business and respond to evolving customer preferences.

10:15AM — 11:15AM

PANEL DISCUSSION

Meeting Consumers Where They Are: Building Products and Services with Consumer Behavior in Mind

A case study for aligning sustainability with consumers' intrinsic wants, needs, and desires.

• What is sustainable fashion getting wrong about connecting with consumers?
• What are the most effective strategies for effectively communicating the sustainability aspects of products or services to consumers in a way that resonates with their values and motivations?
• How to leverage consumer behavior research and data analysis to better understand and anticipate the sustainability preferences of target audiences?

11:15AM — 11:25AM

Morning Coffee Break

Grab a coffee, refuel your enthusiasm, and dive back in with renewed focus!

11:25AM — 12:25PM

PANEL DISCUSSION

Who's at the Table? The Global Approach to Circularity

There's a growing consensus about the urgency to fundamentally transform the existing fashion system and embrace circularity. But what does this new system look like, and who gets to define it?

• How do we reconcile differing priorities and interests among stakeholders from different regions and cultures in the pursuit of a just transition to circularity? What strategies can be employed to promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration in shaping the future of fashion?
• How can we empower marginalized communities, workers, and other vulnerable groups to actively participate in and benefit from the transition to circularity? What resources, support systems, and capacity-building initiatives are needed to ensure that everyone has a voice and a stake in shaping the future of fashion?

12:25PM — 1:45PM

BREAK

Lunch

Fuel up for the afternoon sessions and enjoy a delicious lunch with fellow attendees.

1:45PM — 2:00PM

PRESENTATION

Integrating Cross-Sector Expertise for Sustainable Fashion Policy

An overview of recent and upcoming legislation, guidelines, and policies at the local, national, and international levels. How collaborative strategies and diverse insights can reshape the fashion industry's approach to sustainability.

2:00PM —3:00PM

PANEL DISCUSSION

Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape for Climate and Social Sustainability

Understanding and responding to the evolving regulatory environment.

• How to navigate the complexities of global supply chains when implementing regulatory measures.
• What are the potential unintended consequences of regulatory policies in the fashion industry, and how can we mitigate them?
• How can policymakers collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop regulations that are both effective and feasible to implement?

3:00PM —3:50PM

FIRESIDE CHAT

Integrating Human Rights and Labor Standards into Fashion's Core Operations

How brands can navigate the complexities of ethical practices, compliance with global standards, and alignment with evolving consumer expectations for sustainable and responsible fashion.

3:50PM — 4:00PM

BREAK

Afternoon Coffee Break

Grab a coffee, refuel your enthusiasm, and dive back in with renewed focus for the afternoon sessions!

4:00PM — 5:00PM

PANEL DISCUSSION

Sustainable Sourcing Solutions for Fashion's Toughest Challenges

• How can brands navigate the tension between ethical sourcing practices and financial considerations? What strategies can brands employ to align sustainability goals with bottom-line objectives?
• Best practices, strategies, technologies, and collaborative approaches to overcome obstacles in accessing and verifying traceability beyond Tier 1.

5:00PM — 7:00PM

NETWORKING

SFF Annual After Party/Networking 💃🏾🪩

The networking doesn't end when the conference does! Join us at Halcyon and continue building relationships with your fellow attendees over delicious drinks and small bites!