The InterAct Network is built on the foundation of developing relationships between stakeholders from the academic, manufacturing, and digital technology sectors. That’s why we’re committed to running numerous events over the next three years to bring together our community as we share knowledge, build partnerships, and fund projects to pioneer new human insights for industry.
You can view all our upcoming events and webinars below.
Overview
Researchers from Loughborough Business School will be joined by special guests from Warwick Business School, Make UK and the Black Country Industrial Cluster for an upcoming webinar on 30th January as part of National Productivity Week.
This online webinar session will bring together leading experts and practitioners to discuss critical themes shaping regional productivity with focus on East Midlands.
Join them on 30th January for a series of focused perspectives on bridging the skills gap, advancing industrial decarbonization, and reimagining supply chain productivity to drive sustainable growth in the Midlands.
Overview
The apparel industry experienced dramatic changes in working patterns and operational practices during and after the pandemic, with emerging digital technologies also playing a part.
But new ESG, circular economy and smart Manufacturing / supply chain trends, driven by climate change and popular demands for greater sustainability, are also enabling organisations to respond more effectively to modern challenges.
Building on the highly successful 2018 International Conference on the Apparel Industry that focused on productivity improvement, disruptive innovation and leadership, the second conference will be held in 2025 and will be sponsored by InterAct.
The 2018 event was strongly supported by industry, governments and various industry associations. Six years ago, the apparel industry was seen to have huge growth potential through innovation, digitalisation and automation.
But new challenges have now emerged – that are also opportunities for global apparel supply chains – requiring a coordinated and effective response.
The 2025 conference will focus on ESG relating to all parts of the apparel value chain as well as to governments, NGOs, investors, academics, and logistics and supply chain solution providers.