Launched by Pitti Immagine more than decade ago, e-P summit is being held in Florence, Italy for the first time. The event is on at the Stazione Leopolda from May 4-5 under the leadership of a new scientific director, Rinaldo Rinaldi, Supply Chain Management Professor, University of Florence. Sponsored by four leading tech players, Accenture, Google, Meta and mobile carrier Tim, e-P’s theme is: ‘Shaping the Digital Future of Fashion.’ It is hosting 20 meetings over the course of two days, including presentations, panel discussions, and direct dialogue between the fashion and luxury industries with startups.
The event addresses topics ranging from digital development in the creative and production process to the shift towards a digital and eco-friendly environment, as well as the use of artificial intelligence, data and the cloud to analyze consumer behavior. It will also focus on social media strategies, the integration between e-commerce and traditional distribution, and opportunities of blockchain technology, NFTs, and the metaverse.
The summit brings together a number of fashion executives and leading tech companies such as Max Mara, Pinko, Loro Piana, La Rinascente, 3rand Up Solutions, Assyst, Besight, Crea Solutions, Dyna Brains, Hyphen - Group, Joor, Lectra, etc.
