Collaborate to Scale: Venture Partnerships & the Future of Fashion & Retail

​Collaborate to Scale explores how to work with startups, portfolio companies and strategic partners to turn innovation into real impact.

​Hosted by H&M Group’s New Growth & Ventures team during NRF, this side event brings together founders, investors, partners, brands, and media to explore collaboration as the critical link between venture investment, experimentation, and global scale. Through panels, stage talks, and networking, we will share concrete examples of how H&M Group works with entrepreneurs and partners to test, build, and scale new solutions across fashion and retail.

​The session also examines why a strong experimentation mindset, combined with the right venture and partnership model, is essential for navigating today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape.

​This event is designed for partners, press, investors, startups, and retail leaders looking to understand what it truly takes to innovate at a global level.

​High-level Agenda

1:00-1:40 pm
Networking, welcome & opening

1:40-2:10 pm
Session 1
To be announced

​2:10-2.30 pm
Session 2
To be announced

​2:30-2:45 pm
Break & networking

​2:45-3.30 pm
Session 3
To be announced

​3:30-4:00 pm
Close up & networking


Light refreshments will be served.

Attendance is limited. Early registration is recommended, and final confirmations will be sent no later than January 7.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact: [email protected]