SPEAKERS AND PANELS

Key Topics

Insightful Dialogues. Visionary Voices. Lasting Impact.

At Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam 2025, our speakers and panelists represent a dynamic blend of trailblazers across the creative, academic, public, and private sectors. From fashion entrepreneurs to blue economy experts, from city mayors to diaspora investors — each speaker brings unique insights into how culture, commerce, and climate intersect in today’s global economy.

This year’s panel themes are directly aligned with AFWA 2025’s mission to spotlight the role of fashion in shaping sustainable coastal futures. Through provocative discussions and case-driven dialogue, our panels explore:

Panel Topics

• Fashioning the Blue Economy: How the fashion industry can lead sustainable marine innovation

• Creative Diplomacy: Cities, culture & cross-border collaboration

• Diaspora as Drivers: Investing in circular creativity & green entrepreneurship

• Coastal Futures: Design, climate, and youth resilience

• Ports, Trade & Textiles: Strengthening Africa-Europe partnerships

• Next-Gen Solutions: Tech, textiles & talent in the circular economy

Who Will You Hear From?

• Designers & Fashion CEOs shaping Africa’s global identity

• Environmental economists & circular fashion researchers

• Government & city leaders from African and Dutch coastal cities

• Diaspora investors and innovation champions

• Youth voices driving eco-social change

Whether you're a business leader, student, creative, or policy influencer, our panels will inspire action and unlock new partnerships.

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