Talk Event 21.8.

13-15.30 Opening event

Forssa Theatre, Torikatu 8
The event is hosted by Katri Pylkkänen, Finnish Textile and Fashion
The language of the event is English.

13–14.15
Opening words, museum director Kati Kivimäki, Forssa museum.

• Reet Aus, Pioneer of re-design (Estonia)
  Topic: Circular Design as a Solution.
• Lauri Järvinen, Head of Design & Founder, Pispala Clothing (Finland).
  Topic: Trashurrection 
• Bourzma Community (Latvia).
  Topic: Sustainable Fashion Community on a Way to Change the Industry.

14.15-14.45 Coffee break

14.45–15.45

• Johanna Liipola and Inka Mäkiö, Turku University of applied sciences, Baltic2Hand -project. (Finland)
  Topic: New Business Model Piloting in Baltic2Hand-project.
  
• Miika Ihander, VM-Carpet.
  Topic: Innovative Uses and Sustainability of Paper Yarn.
• Kikka Jelisejeff, Taitoliitto.
  Topic: Wool – source and potential -project.

Picture: Forssa Textile Week 2023, Riikka Laaksoharju.