AMFI and Fashion Research & Technology at the IFFTI Conference 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
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From April 13 until April 17, 2026, a team of six colleagues from AMFI and the Fashion Research & Technology research group attended the annual IFFTI Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, organized by RMIT Vietnam University.
The conference theme -“Cultural Connections for Sustainable Fashion Futures: Rebuild, Renew, Regenerate”- focused on the role that cultural diversity can play in the transition to a more sustainable fashion industry.
Working together on the future of fashion
During panels, keynote speeches, and workshops, participants gained new insights into sustainability, digitalization, and the future of fashion education. Fashion programs around the world appear to face similar challenges. Rapid developments call for new educational models and close collaboration.
IFFTI once again provided an important platform for sharing knowledge and strengthening collaborations. The AMFI team was able to deepen existing relationships and establish new connections with partners such as the London College of Fashion, RMIT, IFM Paris, AMD, FIT New York, LASALLE College of the Arts, and MMU. The shared conclusion was clear: international collaboration remains essential for developing future-proof fashion education.
Award for research on regenerative fashion
A major highlight was the Senior Faculty Award presented to researchers Ellis and Merunisha. Their paper, “Tracing the Elephant: An educational framework for navigating the complexity of regenerative fashion,” was recognized for its innovative approach.
After their presentation, international colleagues had the opportunity to actively work with the framework and exchange experiences during a workshop.