Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference
During NYC Fashion Week, join us for an inspiring morning at the Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference, presented by The Fedcap Group and the Runway of Dreams Foundation. This special event brings together leaders in fashion, technology, and accessibility to explore the cutting edge of inclusive design and lifestyle innovation.
Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference
Conference Schedule & Featured Panels
9:00–9:15 AM — Welcome Remarks, Heather Mills, Pioneering Entrepreneur, Disability Rights Advocate, and Guinness World Record-Holding Athlete
9:15–10:00 AM — Panel 1: From Concept to Consumer: Taking Adaptive Fashion to Market / Co‑Design Practices in Adaptive Fashion
Moderator: Mindy Scheier, Founder, Runway of Dreams
Panelists:
Christy Tostevin, SVP, Communications & Community Relations, Victoria’s Secret
Gary Sheinbaum, Former CEO, Tommy Hilfiger Americas; Board Chair, Runway of Dreams
10:00–10:45 AM — Panel 2: The Next Frontier: Designing for All – Technology’s Impact on Manufacturing and Wearable Innovation
Moderator: Sonia Park, VP of Innovation Industries, NYCEDC
Panelists:
Matthew Wallace, CEO & Co-Founder, DXM
Asna Khan, Head of Product, FitMatch.AI
Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO & Founder, Psyonic
10:45–11:30 AM — Panel 3: Market Potential and Business Models: Why Adaptive Fashion Makes Financial Sense
Moderator: Pat DeCrescenzo Fonder of Volto Santo, Nova House
Panelists:
Josh Norris, President & CEO, Silverts
Joel Friedman, VP of Sales, G-III Apparel Group
Garrison Redd, Founder, Redd’s Denim and Team USA Two-Sport Athlete
11:30–12:15 PM — Panel 4: The Consumer Voice: Listening to Lived Experience
Moderator: Dave Stevens, 7-Time Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster, Athlete, and Activist
Panelists:
Zazel O’Garra, Founder & Artistic Director, ZCO/Dance Project
Alena Galan, Singer/Songwriter/Actress
Austin Halls, Musician and Board Director, Moebius Syndrome Foundation
12:15–1:30 PM — Closing Remarks & Networking Reception