From Vendor to Innovation Partner: How Collaboration Is Redefining the Fashion Value Chain
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From Vendor to Innovation Partner: How Collaboration Is Redefining the Fashion Value Chain

Business Tips
Product Discovery
Technology
Manufacturing
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
Conversations Stage, Level 3, Crystal Palace

Education

English
About
As technology reshapes the fashion industry, collaboration is becoming one of its greatest competitive advantages. Join the CFDA as we explore how brands, technology companies, manufacturers, and suppliers are working together to create new ideas, solve complex challenges, and redefine the fashion value chain.

Moderator:
Sacha Brown, Senior Director, Professional Development & Innovation, CFDA

Speakers:
Kate Barton, Founder & Creative Director, Kate Barton
David Shedrick, Co-Founder & CEO, PILOT