After a year of seismic change, the ASBCI presents the first in a new event series focused on the future of the fashion industry – Smart Skills Beyond 2020: the new learning mentality. The free webinar will take place on 2 December 2020, focusing on the essential skills that will take the fashion industry forward beyond 2020.
As Covid-19 continues to cause disruption around the globe amid a worsening climate crisis, smartification has become the watchword of a new era. This is not just about adopting the latest technologies and accelerating the digitalisation of the whole supply chain, it is also about adopting a new mindset and a reassessment of traditional ways of working. Smartification requires businesses to adopt more agile ways of working, to be prepared to try new things, quickly, and to invest in the people, skills, and technologies that will deliver long-term business resilience.
The online debate will open with a scene-setting presentation by Jackie Lewis from event partner MOTIF on the findings of MOTIF’s State of Skills in the Apparel Industry 2020 report. Featuring input from 900 professionals and 19 industry associations, the report provides vital insight into the skills and training trends within the sector and reflects on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on professional learning to inform business and talent development strategies.
Jackie’s presentation will be followed by a debate between a panel of experts, including Jenny Holloway from Fashion Enter, a social enterprise specialising in training and manufacturing excellence, Kate Hills from Make it British, and specialist recruitment consultant Lindsay Clarke from Planet Personnel. The panel will consider how best to identify these essential skills, the importance of upskilling and investing in existing staff, and key recruitment strategies.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Dr Julie King, ASBCI Event Director, and is free to attend. To book your place, please visit the ASBCI website. The Beyond 2020: Survival of the Smartest digital conference will take place in May 2021.
