The 3D NEXT LVL event returns on 15 October 2025 and is set to take place at the University of Manchester (UoM), UK.
The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI), the UoM, and Alvanon Europe are organising this year’s event under the theme “Elevating Digital Fashion Through Shared Experience.”
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The programme includes interactive lectures, discussions, and networking opportunities that emphasise best practices and collaborative problem-solving. It will focus on common issues and challenges faced by fashion brands and retailers at any stage, when implementing emerging technologies.
Delegates will begin with a tour of UoM’s department of materials to witness current studies in digital fashion and textiles. Subsequently, a conference will allow digital super-users to offer insights into how digital technologies are reshaping fashion industry practices from sourcing and design to customer interaction and e-commerce.
“Digital technologies must touch the entire supply chain at scale for it to live up to the expected return on investment (ROI). In order to save time and money, brands must invest in digital technologies that improve efficiencies across all their end-to-end processes from sourcing to sales,” said Alvanon Europe executive director Ton Wiedenhoff.
“AI, DPC and 3D-based solutions, such as digital fabric libraries, digital sizing and sampling technologies, are already helping brands transform their operations.”
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By GlobalData“The heart of the matter is, we must reach critical digital mass across the entire value chain to improve sales and margins while empowering the wider business to stay agile and innovative enough to keep up with the rapid pace of change in the fashion industry. 3D NEXT LVL UK will explore what barriers must be broken down in order to reach this critical mass quickly,” Wiedenhoff added.
This year’s edition of 3D NEXT LVL coincides with the ASBCI Autumn Conference on 16 October, offering attendees two days of transformative learning experiences.
The attendance fee for 3D NEXT LVL is £250 excluding VAT, with further details on the ASBCI conference to be announced.
This year’s event follows successful collaborations in Germany in 2023 and in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 2024.
The ‘no recordings allowed’ policy has been a distinctive feature of past events, fostering an environment for frank sharing of experiences and strategies among attendees.
Previous events have featured contributions from industry leaders such as Adidas, BERSHKA/Inditex Group, Etam Lingerie, Eurojersey, Hugo Boss, OTTO Group, Speedo/Pentland Brands, PVH Corp, Scott Sports SA, and academic institutions like AMFI and Albstadt-Sigmaringen University.
These events received support from organisations like the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Dialog Textil Bekleidung (DTB).
