CitySource Manufacturing Symposium

Did you know that September is the month of Fashion Week? While the world focuses on the glamorous runways, we recognize the importance of manufacturing and production—the unsung heroes turning creative sketches into physical garments.

Join us for the CitySource Manufacturing Symposium at FIT! It is a free educational forum for manufacturers, designers, brands, and students to hear about the latest technological innovations transforming apparel manufacturing today.

Hosted by FIT’s Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS) and the Garment District Alliance (GDA), the symposium will take place in the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre on Tuesday, September 22, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The program will include four panel discussions and conclude with a networking session, allowing attendees to engage in one-on-one discussions with local manufacturing business owners.

Schedule:

8:30 am Check-in & Breakfast

9:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:10 am Fireside Chat—Threading the Digital Needle: How a NY Studio Navigates the Connected Supply Chain

9:45 am Panel—Manufacturing Innovation & Smart Factory Solutions

10:25 am Panel—AI, Digital Design & Emerging Technologies Shaping Fashion

11:00 am Industry Leaders Roundtable—What's Next For Fashion Innovation?

11:25 am Closing Remarks

11:30 am Networking

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• September 22: Manufacturing Symposium at FIT
• October 13: Virtual Lunch & Learn—From Inventory to Income: Build Your Profit
• October 20: Manufacturing Expo: Local Supplier Showcase at FIT
• October 27: Virtual Lunch & Learn—Moving from Sample to Production