Conference

Theme

This year’s conference theme, ‘From Advanced Craft towards Conscious Tech’ will investigate the connection of craftmanship and advanced technologies within the newest trends – on a micro and macro level. The showcased projects will range from early-stage experimental projects to ones that are marketable, on the market, or may even be close to mass production.

Program

Day 1 – 7 November – Advanced Craft
Day 2 – 8 November – Conscious Tech
Day 1
7 November
Advanced Craft
Day 2
8 November
Conscious Tech
  • 8:00 – 9:00
    Arrival & Coffee
  • 9:00 – 9:15
    OPENING REMARKS
    Prof. Petra Aczél Vice-Rector for Excellence, MOME
    Lāsma Ivaska Director, MOME Innovation Center
  • Track 1
    NATURE CRAFT: INTEGRATING LIFE INTO FUTURE FABRICATIONS i
    This track explores the transformative power of designing with living systems, marking a shift from exploiting nature as a resource to collaborating with it in creative processes. By challenging conventional design methods, it promotes sustainable, co-creative approaches involving both human and non-human participants. The goal is to inspire a future where design practices are regenerative and aligned with the rhythms of nature, fostering a deeper harmony between human innovation and the natural world.
  • 9:15 – 10:00
    OPENING KEYNOTE LECTURE
    [In]Formation. Managing Complexity in Design and Fabrication with Living Systems
    Dr. Thora Arnardottir Postdoctoral Researcher, Northumbria University Associate Lecturer, University of the Arts London
  • 10:00 – 10:45
    COCOON - Co-nature’ing: Human and Nature Centered for Biodesign Methodologies
    Dr. Carla Paoliello Invited Assistant Professor, ISMAT/COFAC
    Dr. Américo Mateus Assistant Professor, ISMAT/COFAC
  • Participating in a Local Ecosystem: Making and Sharing with Bees
    Yuta Ikeya PhD Candidate, Eindhoven University of Technology
  • 10:45 – 11:00
    Coffee Break
  • 11:00 – 12:15
    Textile Design Events: An Investigation into Textile Entanglements with Insects and other Living Organisms
    Svenja Keune PhD Researcher, Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås
  • Growing the Future: Redefining Manufacturing Through Living Design
    Stephen Harris Director, Full Grown
  • Panel Discussion and Q&A
  • 12:15 – 13:00
    Lunch & Networking Break
  • Track 2
    FUTURE AESTHETICS: CRAFT AND MATERIAL TRANSFORMATION i
    This session will explore the potential of transforming waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge production technologies. With a focus on local sourcing and innovative fabrication techniques, it redefines traditional material use while unlocking new aesthetic possibilities. The track also addresses how color trends, often seen as ephemeral, can play a crucial role in sustainable design, encouraging a more resource-efficient and environmentally mindful future for our living environments.
  • 13:00 – 13:40
    KEYNOTE LECTURE
    Material transformation for a regenerative future
    Rethinking our relationship with materials to shift toward a future in which people and planet can flourish
    Caroline Till Co-Founder & Executive Director, FranklinTill
  • 13:40 – 13:55
    Material constellations: Connections between crafts, DIY and materials experience
    Sofia Duarte PhD Candidate, Lecturer, Politecnico di Milano
  • 13:55 – 14:10
    Coffee Break
  • 14:10 – 15:15
    RAL Colour Feeling 26+: Colour Trends & Sustainability
    Melissa Lindemeyer Colour Designer, RAL Colours
  • The Cloudwool Story: Elevating Undervalued Regional Wool to Global Fashion Standards
    Martin Brambley Co-Founder & CEO, Doppelhaus Ltd (Cloudwool)
  • Experimenting with Biopolymers: Eco-Innovation for Footwear & Storage Solutions
    Erzsébet Szabolcs Programme Manager, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
    Vanda Kaviczki Shoemaker, Hungarian State Opera
  • Printed Nature: Advanced Material Solutions within the Wood Industry
    Harry Thaler Designer
  • 15:30 – 18:30
    Workshops
    Tech Park Tour
    MOME Technology Park - with 25 workshops and studios - is providing the technology, equipment, workshops and applied mastery necessary for academic education. Participate in the tour and learn about our studios, labs, and workshops where students also master various crafts!
  • 18:30 – 21:00
    Masterclass
    2E: Future of Design for Humanity
    Chris Bangle Managing Director, Chris Bangle Associates
    VENUE
    Create26 @ 1061 Budapest, Király utca 26.
  • 8:00 – 9:00
    Arrival & Coffee
  • Track 3
    DECENTRALIZING INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION: INNOVATING WITH OPEN-SOURCE MATERIALS i
    This track highlights the movement toward decentralizing industrial production by expanding access to open-source material knowledge. Featuring creators who blend handcrafted and industrial technologies, or who challenge the dominance of industrial materials, the discussions will center on innovations that bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern production. Speakers will share their work in transforming the current state of industrial materials to promote a more flexible, decentralized design landscape.
  • 9:00 – 10:00
    KEYNOTE LECTURE
    Vision for Driving Change: From Linear to Circular with Open Innovations
    Tom Szaky Founder & CEO, TerraCycle & Loop
  • 10:00 – 10:45
    The Future of Textiles is an Industry We Want
    Roosmarie Ruigok CEO, Clean & Unique
  • Prototyping Textile Innovation with Open-Source Tools
    Sara Diaz Rodriguez Founder, HILO
    Co-Founder, Berlin Textile Coop
  • Producing Creative Innovation for Textiles in Prato’s Industrial Landscape
    Arianna Moroder Textile Designer, Co-Founder, Lottozero
  • 10:45 – 11:00
    Coffee Break
  • 11:00 – 11:20
    Panel Discussion: The Future of Textile Production
    Sara Diaz Rodriguez Founder, HILO
    Co-Founder, Berlin Textile Coop
    Arianna Moroder Textile Designer, Co-Founder, Lottozero
  • 11:20 – 11:30
    One pHen, Infinite Hue: An Innovative Tool for Artists
    Nóra Gulya, Szonja Somogyvári, Csongor Boldizsár Nagy pHen
  • 11:30 – 12:15
    Bamboo and Agricultural Waste: How They Become Future Toys with 3D Printing Filaments
    Giovanni Milazzo CEO, BIOESIS
  • Connecting the Dots between Waste and Product
    Rory Dickens Director, Sustainable Design Studio
  • 12:15 – 13:00
    Lunch & Networking Break
  • Track 4
    SOLAR PUNK VS GREENWASHED CYBER PUNK: UP-SCALING SUSTAINABLE CRAFTMANSHIP i
    This session contrasts the Solar Punk movement, which advocates for environmentally friendly technology and optimistic futures, with the superficial eco-claims of greenwashed Cyberpunk. Attendees will explore real-world challenges in scaling sustainable practices, especially in maintaining the integrity of circular craftsmanship within mass production. Through diverse case studies, participants will critically assess how these movements shape the future of sustainability and examine the steps needed to foster truly responsible innovation.
  • 13:00 – 13:40
    KEYNOTE LECTURE
    The Power of Storytelling in CMF Design: Driving the Future of Sustainable Design with Circular CMF Innovations
    Chris Lefteri Director, Materials Expert and Author, Chris Lefteri Design
    (presenting online)
    Gaia Crippa Head of Materials Innovation, Chris Lefteri Design
  • 13:40 – 14:05
    Myth & Reality: Co-Creating with Industrial Hemp
    Dr. Beatrix Henkel Co-Founder, Hempy People
  • Rethinking CMF Design and Processes in a Circularity-inspired EV Company
    Clara Bartholomeu Lead CMF Designer, Peec Mobility Innovative Materials Teacher, Istituto Marangoni
  • 14:05 – 14:20
    Coffee Break
  • 14:20 – 15:15
    The Claim of Aesthetic Appeal when Using Residual Materials in Sustainable Constructions
    Zsófia Gudlin Designer, STUDIO GUDZSO
    Rolf Köhler Technical Design and Design Manager, Alutrim
  • Ökodome Project: 3D Printing Earth Homes
    Krisztián Mihály Góra Okodome Founder, Development Lead
    Krisztina Radnóti Okodome Founder, Business Lead
  • Q&A session
  • 15:30 – 18:30
    Workshops
  • 18:30 – 21:00
    Closing Party
    Join us for an informal gathering with drinks, fingerfood and music!
    VENUE
    MOME Gondűző