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“Together We Knit the Future Fashion” Seminar

15 MAR 2024 @ CITA
Knitwear Innovation & Design Society Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024
Knitwear Innovation & Design Society Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024

EVENT DETAILS

Date

15 March 2024 (Friday)

Time

2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Venue

2/F Exhibition Hall, Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA)
63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, HONG KONG
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Language

Cantonese & English

Fee

Free of Charge

Enrolment

Registration was closed on 14 Mar

Enquiry

Mr. Jacky Cheng|(852) 2263 6313|contest@hkkids.org

Programme

2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
  • Mr. Peter Hui, Chairman of Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Knit Fashion in the Virtual World
  • Miss Jessica Lee, Head of Commercial and Strategic Partnership, UNIFi3D Hong Kong Limited
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
English session
Designer’s Sharing: Creation of Sustainable Knitwear
  • Ms. Marianne McLean-Atkins, Knitwear Designer
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Networking Break
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Startup Your Fashion Business: Go Online or Offline?
  • Mr. Harry Lui, Director of Smark Global (Holdings) Ltd.
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Knit Tech Sharing: Smart Heat Up with KnitWarm
  • Mr. Stanley Kwok, Co-founder of KnitWarm Limited
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Q&A Session

Remarks:

The co-organizers reserve the right to change the program, content, session, speakers, format, and schedule of the event without prior notice.

Speakers

Seminar II - Peter Hui
Peter Hui
Chairman of Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association

Mr. Hui has been in the textile and apparel industry for about 23 years and has actively participated in the activities with various associations to promote knitwear fashion design and nurture the local young talents. At the meantime, Mr. Hui has assisted in the development of the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) in the Fashion Industry Training Advisory Committee so as to enable the practical skills and qualifications of practitioners can be well recognized by the industry and the society, and sponsored the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) funding project known as " Precise Controlling System at Assembly Winder", organized by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) to support the scientific and technological research.

Jessica Lee PHOTO
Jessica Lee
Head of Commercial and Strategic Partnership at UNIFi3D

With over 15 years of experience in leading digital transformation projects and expanding markets in the Asia-Pacific region, Ms. Jessica Lee is currently the Head of Commercial and Strategic Partnership at UNIFi3D. UNIFi3D is revolutionizing the fashion industry with sustainable, 3D, and virtual solutions. Jessica’s role involves executing the strategic vision, driving business development, and fostering partnerships. I bring expertise in digital marketing, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), change management, and supply chain management.

Prior to UNIFi3D, Jessica held leadership positions at Publicis Group in Hong Kong and South Korea, shaping digital marketing strategies and delivering impactful campaigns. She also served as the Supply Chain Governance leader at Philip Morris International Group in Indonesia, managing two factories and optimizing productivity. Additionally, Jessica founded and managed SkyFall Digital, a tech start-up specializing in RPA advisory and training.

Jessica takes pride in opening new markets and fostering business growth. Her passion lies in leveraging technology to transform industries. With a track record of driving growth and forming strategic partnerships, Jessica is committed to UNIFi3D's success and impacting the fashion industry.

Marianne McLean-Atkins PHOTO
Marianne McLean-Atkins
Knitwear Designer

Marianne McLean-Atkins is a highly experienced professional in the fashion industry, specialising in knitwear product design and development for international clients. With a degree in textile design and over 20 years of expertise, she combines her design thinking approach with a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement to optimize supply chain processes and drive innovation. Marianne currently works for a Hong Kong NGO, Redress, educating emerging fashion designers to think sustainably and reduce waste.

Harry's Photo
Harry Lui
Director of Smark Global (Holdings) Ltd.

早年畢業於城市大學電子商務學系及後於理工大學取得知識管理碩士學位,擁有超過20年資訊科技、電子商貿、銷售及管理方面的經驗,對於新時代的經營商業模式有著獨到的見解。於2013年,Harry帶領著自家的IT團隊,自行開發零售及網店系統 –「營商易」,更成功取得香港資訊及通訊科技獎,致力為香港零售業發展出更完善的營銷流程。於2016年再獲取最佳流動應用程式大獎,為全球高級酒店行業打開手機應用新一頁。除了擁有前瞻性的銷售及零售管理知識及經驗,Harry亦精通於資訊科技網上推廣等範疇。近年來不斷推動自動化推廣應用方案,並與各大機構合作,開辦超過200場講座,培訓逾2,000個中小企業老闆。他在2021年期間只花短短6個月時間帶領團隊為客人創造出每個月超過$100萬跨境電商生意,至今已累積超過$1500萬成交及賣出超過 10000件產品!在2021年更取得多個Amazon 推廣及營運証書,在2023年更帶領公司成為亞馬遜在香港唯一官方認可SPN 培訓服務商!

Stanley Kwok PHOTO
Stanley Kwok
Co-founder of KnitWarm Limited

Mr. Stanley Kwok is a distinguished alumnus with a Master's degree in Global Fashion Management from the School of Fashion and Textiles (SFT) at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU), in collaboration with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York and the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) in Paris. He is a visionary leader at the forefront of merging design and technology. As the co-founder of KnitWarm, he pioneers innovative smart textiles that redefine the concepts of staying warm and healthy. With over 60 awards, including 4 Red Dot Awards and 2 German Design Awards, KnitWarm epitomizes innovation and sustainability. Through seamless collaborations, KnitWarm extends its influence globally, reshaping lifestyle and well-being with a user-centric approach.

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"Together We Knit the Future Fashion" Seminar (15.3.2024)