creative connexions

This is the second in a series of networking events to explore the wider influence of fashion, and the potential synergies between fashion, materials science and digital technology. The overall aim of these networking events is to raise the profile and awareness of the value that fashion and design can bring to the development and commercialisation of new products and materials amongst the science and technology communities.

Fashion has a significant role to play in developing new markets and products that are fast emerging or on the horizon, such as advanced materials for fashion aesthetics, wearable technology for consumer electronics and mobile communications. These synergies will be explored by specialists from both cultures, and will be informed by public responses to a public exhibition and debate.

This event is hosted by the National Physical Laboratory; Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London; the Creative Industries Technology Innovation Network; SMART.mat and The Materials and Design Exchange, Materials KTN; and the Smart Materials and Systems Committee of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

To participate in the public debate on Thursday 18 September, please book tickets via the Dana Centre

Admission is free and tickets will be available from August.

If you would like to attend the workshop for specialists on Friday 19 September, please register your interest by emailing Odette Valentine .

If you would like to showcase your technology, materials, products or concepts in the exhibition, or submit a poster, please email Sharon Baurley .