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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Step into the world of print at the FESPA Youth Engagement Conference.
FRIDAY 9 MAY

Whether you’re studying design, tech, marketing or media, now is the time to discover the exciting side of print. Connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and realise the opportunities print has to offer

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Youth confrence

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You and the printed world around you

11:00 – 11:20  Deborah Corn – Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printerverse

Print is everywhere, appearing in our lives in ways we often don’t notice. From the clothes we wear to the magazines we read, and the packaging we unwrap, print shapes our world.

Join Deborah, a leader in the world of print, as she explores the power of printed media across multiple facets of the industry. Deborah is set to reveal how print fuels creativity, innovation, and even sustainability. Whether you’re passionate about design, intrigued by new printing technologies, or simply curious about how ideas become reality, this session will open your eyes to the endless possibilities of print—and how you can be part of its future.

Your ideas: Shaping the next era of style

11:20 – 12:00 Mona Cordes, Fashion Designer

Elena Clausen, Textile Print Designer

Vera Machourek, Fashion & Textile Designer, Founder of MACREATE DESIGN

Fashion is constantly evolving, but the future of fashion starts with bold ideas—yours. This dynamic panel brings together three industry trailblazers, each undergoing their own path in the world of printed fashion and textiles. From cutting-edge digital printing to handcrafted textile art, our speakers will share their unique journeys, career defining moments, and the limitless possibilities that print offers in the fashion industry.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that explores how creativity, passion, and your dreams can redefine what we wear for years to come.

12:00 – 12:20  From Nature to Innovation: Sustainable Creativity in Design

12:00 - 12:20 Joanne O’Rourke -

“Design is more than just making something beautiful—it’s about creating with purpose, sustainability, and a deep connection to nature. My work blends handcraft, eco-conscious materials, and digital refinement, proving that sustainability can fuel innovation rather than limit it.

In my presentation, I will share how I integrate raw, naturally sourced materials like seaweed, deadstock cloth, and natural dyes—including indigo—into my creative process. These organic elements bring unexpected, fluid, and textural qualities to my work, creating designs that are both deeply personal and inherently sustainable.”

FRIDAY 9 MAY - YOUTH ENGAGMENT DAY

Youth day

Speakers Confirmed 

  • Deborah Corn – Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printerverse
     

  • Mona Cordes, Fashion Designer
     

  • Elena Clausen, Textile Print Designer
     

  • Vera Machourek, Fashion & Textile Designer, Founder of MACREATE DESIGN
     

  • Joanne O’Rourke
     

  • Frank Tueckmantel

Industrial Solutions Partner

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Digital Excellence Partner

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Premium Textile Partner

UFABRIK

Future of Work Partner

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Thought Leadership Partner

KEYPOINT INTELLIGENCE

Heat Print Technology Partner

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