The Pasarela Conferences & Knowledge Program represents the intellectual and educational pillar of the festival — a platform for dialogue, learning, and innovation within the fashion industry. 

Through a series of thematic conferences, debates, and presentations, Pasarela brings together leaders from creative industries, academia, technology, and sustainability to explore the future of fashion in a rapidly changing world.

Objectives:

• To encourage collaboration between designers, educators, and industry professionals.

• To share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in creative and sustainable business.

• To position Bucharest as a regional center for education, research, and innovation in fashion.

Main Conference Themes – 2025 Edition:

1. AI in Fashion & Digital Transformation

      How artificial intelligence and digital tools reshape creativity, design processes, and consumer experiences.

2. Sustainability & Supply Chain Responsibility
      Best practices in circular design, ethical sourcing, and the transition toward carbon-neutral production models.

3. Fashion Business & Market Access
      Strategies for international expansion, export readiness, and brand growth in a competitive market.

4. Education & Future Talent
      Developing the next generation of designers through academic collaboration, mentorship, and innovation.

Format & Participants:

The conferences are structured in keynote sessions, expert panels, and interactive discussions, providing participants with both inspiration and practical insight.
Speakers include designers, creative directors, educators, policymakers, and technology innovators, offering a 360° perspective on the future of the fashion ecosystem.

Through the Pasarela Knowledge Program, the festival builds bridges between education, technology, and creativity, ensuring that ideas born on the runway evolve into strategies that shape the industry’s tomorrow.