SoCal Circular Textiles Summit
The SoCal Circular Textiles Summit is a vibrant gathering of industry leaders, innovators, academics, and changemakers working to transform the textile industry. Our mission is to unite Southern California’s forward-thinkers to drive solutions that reduce waste, minimize environmental and social impact, and accelerate the transition toward a circular textile economy.
📍 Join us on May 9 at the University of California, Irvine for a dynamic day of hybrid keynote, panel discussions, interactive workshops, demos, and networking.
Co-organized by Recurvence, Sustainable and Just Future, UCI ANTrepreneur Center, Earth Boutique, and Curated by Juliette, this summit offers a space to explore emerging trends, share cross-sector insights, and spark collaboration. Whether you're in fashion, design, supply chain, academia, or sustainability—this is your place to connect, learn, and lead change.
🎤 Master of Ceremonies
Derek A. Sabori – Founder, The UnderSwell – School of Understanding
🌟 Keynote
A Holistic Vision of Circular Textiles: Weaving Systems Change
Aditi Mayer – Climate Activist, Storyteller & Founder of The Artisan Archive
💬 Panel Discussions & Networking
Panel 1 – From Advocacy to Industry: Building a Culture of Circular Responsibility
Sarah Forsythe – Merchandising Compliance Associate, Tillys
Jeff Forrest – Founder & Multidisciplinary Designer, Stacklab Object Project
Courtney Barriger – Eco Fashion Creator & Author, Refashion Workshop
Moderator: Isabelle Bart – Startup Coach & Founder, Impact Innovator
Panel 2 – The Fabric of Change: Innovation Driving Circularity
Nyleve Henry – Co-founder & CEO, Looks For Lease Technologies Inc.
Jay Huynh – Creative Director, Media and Branding, Circular Fashion LA
Jessie Kosak – Professor, ASU FIDM
Katia Hardgrave – Co-founder, Morpho Collective; Former Project Manager, Biomimicry Institute
Moderator: Kevin Meredith – Entrepreneurship Innovation Leader & Founder, 4th Sector Innovations
Panel 3 – How Can We Scale Circular Systems?
Margaret Frericks – Director of Foundations and Sustainability, Goodwill SoCal
Brett Blalock – Founder & CEO, Infinfty
Joey Pham – Founder & CEO, Eorte
Caitrin Watson – Director of Sustainability, SHEIN Technology LLC
Moderator: Noah Last – Scientific Partnerships Manager, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Reserve your spot now – limited seats available
This event is free for students worldwide and UCI affiliates, with a hybrid format to ensure global access and knowledge-sharing. General admission is donation-based to keep the summit inclusive while supporting our organizers and speakers.
🎓 Free for students worldwide and UCI affiliates
🌐 Hybrid format to ensure global access and collaboration
💸 Donation-based admission for the general public
📖 Learn more: https://circulartextilessummit.org
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