Call for Participation

Fashion with Agentic AI - Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies and way Forward for Creative Industries.

In 2025, the fashion sector stands on the cusp of a transformative era shaped by the maturation of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced automation technologies. Recent reports highlight that AI-driven agents—capable of autonomous decision-making, rapid data processing, and seamless collaboration across digital platforms, will redefine creative workflows in design, manufacturing, marketing, media, and communication (Stanford AI Index,
2024).

These systems leverage different types of machine learning algorithms to optimise processes and enable personalised consumer experiences, thereby revolutionising traditional business models in the fashion ecosystem (McKinsey & Company, 2025).

The rise of agentic AI is fuelled by the convergence of big data analytics, robotics, and cloud computing infrastructures and the popularity of neural networks, transformers and variational auto-encoders making their way through use cases in the Fashion and Creative industries. This convergence lowers barriers for emerging brands and startups, granting them access to robust automation solutions formerly exclusive to industry giants (Harvard Business Review, 2024).

Heightened consumer demand for customisation and ethical production underscores the need for agile supply chains that adapt to market fluctuations while minimising waste. Through AI driven predictive analytics, fashion companies are efficiently aligning design, manufacturing, and marketing with real-time consumer insights—resulting in reduced lead times, improved
sustainability, and broader creative possibilities (Kim & Rana, 2025).

By orchestrating agentic AI with emerging media and communication channels, industry players can craft immersive marketing campaigns and interactive consumer engagements that go beyond traditional advertising. These cross-disciplinary innovations promise a collaborative synergy where human creativity is amplified by intelligent systems, igniting fresh opportunities for growth and experimentation within creative sectors (World Economic Forum, 2025).

The AI in Fashion Symposium: Fashion with Agentic AI – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies and Way Forward for Creative Industries will convene domain experts, innovators, and researchers to investigate how AI agents can propel the industry toward more efficient, ethical, and visionary practices. Through presentations, workshops, and networking sessions, participants will delve into real-world applications and policy implications, positioning 2025 as the pivotal year that heralds a new chapter of agentic AI and automation in
fashion and beyond.

Fashion Artificial Intelligence Enterprise and Education Hub (FAIREE), a specialised research hub at London College of Fashion, proudly presents this symposium to the public— fostering discourse, collaboration, and networking around these transformative technologies.

By uniting diverse voices from industry, academia, and policy, FAIREE aims to harness the full potential of agentic AI and automation for a more sustainable, ethical, progressive and inclusive future in fashion and the wider creative industries.

How to contribute

We invite academic papers, industry use cases, and exploratory projects examining the intersection of agentic AI, emerging AI Tools, automation, and tech-enabled sustainability in fashion design, manufacturing, marketing, media, and communication. Contributors will present novel insights, methodologies, ethical, and innovative solutions that drive forward the discourse on emerging technologies and their impact on creative industries.

Themes and Sub-Themes

We invite submissions on, but not limited to, the following themes and sub-themes:

1. Agentic AI in Fashion Design

1.1 Human-AI Co-Creation and Collaboration
1.2 Data-Driven Personalization and Customization
1.3 Smart Materials and Textile Innovations
1.4 Generative Design and Optimization Techniques
1.5 Digital Twins for Virtual Prototyping and Testing

2. Automation in Manufacturing and Supply Chains

2.1 Sustainable Production and Circular Economies
2.2 Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Systems
2.3 Real-Time Demand Prediction and Inventory Management
2.4 Blockchain and Smart Contracts for Supply Chain Transparency
2.5 Quality Control and Process Automation

3. Marketing, Media, and Communication

3.1 AI-Driven Branding and Consumer Engagement
3.2 Virtual/Augmented Reality for Immersive Fashion Experiences
3.3 Social Media Analytics and Influencer Collaborations
3.4 Metaverse and Digital Marketplace Strategies
3.5 Consumer Behavior Insights and Trend Forecasting

4. AI-Driven Business Models & Strategic Management

4.1 Entrepreneurship and AI-Based Startups in Fashion
4.2 Platform Ecosystems and Data Monetization
4.3 Risk Management and Crisis Planning with AI
4.4 Investment, Funding, and Venture Capital Trends in Fashion-Tech
4.5 Organizational Change and Leadership for AI Adoption

5. Metaverse, Extended Reality, & Digital Twins

5.1 Immersive Retail and Virtual Showrooms
5.2 Designing Avatars and Virtual Runways
5.3 Interoperability and Cross-Platform Experiences
5.4 Next-Gen Customer Journeys in Mixed Reality
5.5 Digital Asset Ownership and NFTs

6. Ethical, Social, and Policy Considerations

6.1 Equity, Inclusivity, and Worker Well-Being
6.2 Data Privacy, Security, and Governance
6.3 Regulatory Frameworks and Standardization for AI Adoption
6.4 Algorithmic Bias and Fairness in Fashion
6.5 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in AI-Generated Content

7. Emerging AI Algorithms and Models in Fashion

7.1 Transformers, Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), and Other Architectures
7.2 Integration of Multimodal AI (Text, Image, and beyond)
7.3 Open-Source vs. Proprietary Models: Opportunities and Challenges
7.4 Federated Learning and Collaborative AI
7.5 Advanced Simulation and Modelling Techniques

8. Future of Fashion Education and Research

8.1 Curriculum Development for AI-Integrated Creativity
8.2 Collaborative Industry-Academia Partnerships
8.3 Emerging Research Methods and Experimental Approaches
8.4 Executive Education and Upskilling for AI Proficiency
8.5 Shaping Responsible AI Leaders and Innovators

9. Fashion @2030 and Beyond

9.1 Future Consumer Behaviors and Market Disruptions
9.2 Next-Generation Technologies: From Web 4.0 to Quantum AI
9.3 Long-Term Sustainability and Climate Goals
9.4 Cultural and Generational Shifts in Fashion Consumption
9.5 Evolving Policy and Ethical Frameworks for Global Impact

Submission Guidelines

Academic Submissions

We invite up to 20 academic submissions for presentation during the symposium. Please submit an abstract (200 words) followed by a full paper in about 3000 words. Abstracts may be sent to fairee@fashion.arts.ac.uk by 30th April 2025 followed by the full paper submission by 31st May 2025. Papers will be selected based on the closest match to the theme/ sub-themes and decision to be communicated to the authors within 7 days of the abstract submission. Selected papers may be considered as chapters for an upcoming edited volume with a reputed publisher.

Industry Submissions

We invite industry submissions that showcase real-world applications, cutting-edge products, tools, and agents, as well as demonstrations and prototypes. This is a unique chance for organisations to present ongoing work, share challenges, and highlight successes in AI development and deployment. By bringing these insights to the symposium, industry participants can gather valuable feedback from researchers, peers, and potential collaborators. We encourage interactive sessions and lively discussions that foster co-creation, spark new ideas, and ultimately advance AI innovation for all stakeholders involved. Please email your proposal to fairee@fashion.arts.ac.uk