The FCG Talk format, in partnership with eBay Germany and supported by NIO, is part of the BFW.

As part of Berlin Fashion Week, we are partnering with eBay Germany to host the forward-looking talk format 'METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change powered by eBay' for the second time. Following the successful launch of the format, the talks will now take place in an even more diverse setting and will accompany the entire Berlin Fashion Week. The focus will once again be on national and international experts from the fashion industry, as well as the topics of sustainability and innovation.

'METAMORPHOSIS ' illuminates the essential transformations of the industry through a diverse program of keynotes, panels, and interviews. The event is open to both industry professionals and the general public and aims to foster inclusive dialogue, conveying a wide range of perspectives on the evolution of the fashion industry. The thematic focus of the four-day event offers a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities facing the fashion world.

On the third day, panels, interviews and discussions took place on the topic of "Creativity & Future Trends: Designing for Tomorrow" :

The day started with a keynote address by Elke Timmerman (International & Business Relations I Flanders DC) entitled "How does the Fashion Eco System evolve: The European Fashion Alliance Report"

Panel 1: "AI and Automation in Fashion: Opportunities and Challenges"

Speakers: Odeta Jacė (Future and culture analyst, next-gen tech experiences strategist I Storyfounders), Heather Thibodeau (Global Head of Core AI Personalization Science I eBay), Michel Steiskal (Co-founder & CEO I CHOYCE), Anna Franziska Michel (CEO & Co-Founder I Yoona.ai ) and Charlotte Stobrawe ( Chief Evangelist I Flixstock).

Interview: "Circularity Unlocked: How Digital Product Passports will Transform the Fashion Industry"

Speakers: Ann Claes (Techno-optimist & Co-Founder I Masjien) and Michele Casucci (Founder & General Manager I Certilogo).

Panel 2: "
Supply Chain Transparency: Building Brand Trust"

Speakers: Maliha Shoaib (Reporter I Vogue Business), Ana Kristiansson (Founder &CEO I Portia), Danielle Keller Aviram (Founder, Sustainable Jewelry Consultant and Researcher I See Through), Roman Houlbreque (Director Partnerships I Retraced GmbH) and Janis Künkler ( Co-Founder I Reverse Supply).

Panel 3: “The Future of the Fashion Ecosystem”

Speakers: Christiane Arp ( Chairwoman I Fashion Council Germany), Pascal Morand (Executive President I Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode), Carlo Capasa (Chairman I Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana) and Scott Lipinski (CEO I Fashion Council Germany).

You can register for tomorrow HERE .

Location: NIO House Berlin, Kurfürstendamm 11, 10719 Berlin.

Further information about Metamorphosis, all speakers and the program can be found HERE.

The event is open to the public, thus offering the opportunity to participate during Berlin Fashion Week, especially for fashion enthusiasts outside of the professional audience.

(Photo credit: Jens Oellermann)