Department of Law
Bergamo, Italy
Milan, Italy
The environmental impact of the fashion industry has reached a critical turning point
at the Palazzo Bernareggi seat of the
University of Bergamo (via Pignolo, 76)
We look forward to expanding this initiative in future editions, continuing to build bridges between law, academia, and industry to drive meaningful progress in fashion sustainability.
More details, photos and participant reviews are available on our LinkedIn.
Navigating supply-chain traceability and the rising standards for anti-greenwashing measures
Our forum is a platform, providing an opportunity for attendees
fashion houses, emerging sustainable brands, and global apparel executives
raw material suppliers, textile manufacturers, and garment producers
NGOs, pressure groups, and sustainable fashion associations and foundations.
Circular economy stakeholders and supply chain technology providers.
All submissions should be sent via the portal below.
1. Format and Length:
- File Type: Submissions must be uploaded in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
- Word Count: The abstract body should not exceed 300 words.
- Typography: Please use Times New Roman, 12-point font with single spacing to ensure document consistency.
2. Content Structure:
- Presentation Title: Provide a concise, impactful title that reflects your research or case study.
- Author Information: List all contributing authors, including their institutional affiliations and professional contact details.
- Abstract Body:
- Clearly state the objective and scope of your presentation.
- Summarize key findings and their implications for legal frameworks in fashion and global sustainability standards.
- Keywords: Include 3–5 keywords.
- Legal regulation of fashion supply chains
- Traceability and transparency regulations in the fashion industry
- Ecodesign criteria for circular fashion and textiles
- Ensuring power balance in the fashion industry
- Circular fashion challenges
- Sustainably conscious ‘’zero waste’’ fashion
- Post-consumer textiles: trade, movement and use
- Addressing waste management in the fashion industry
- Sustainable agriculture and regenerative practices: contribution to the fashion industry
- Clean energy and decarbonisation challenges in the textile industry
- Greenwashing and climate litigation
Your Excellence
at the Forum
- Demonstrate Leadership: Showcase your corporate sustainability achievements and circular business models to an audience of experts.
- Network with Key Stakeholders: Engage directly with policymakers, legal professionals, and industry stakeholders.
- Launch New Solutions: Present your latest eco-friendly materials, supply chain technologies, or sustainable fashion solutions.
Exception: Non-presenting attendees may register and pay at any time.
- Early bird (February 1 – April 30, 2026) - €90
- Standard (May 1 - July 31, 2026) - €120
- Late (August 1 - September 1, 2026) - €150
(Non-academic)
- Early bird (February 1 - April 30, 2026) - €150
- Standard (May 1 - July 31, 2026) - €190
- Late (August 1 - September 1, 2026) - €230
- Early bird (February 1 - April 30, 2026) - €90
- Standard (May 1 - July 31, 2026) - €120
- Late (August 1 - September 1, 2026) - €150
- Early bird (February 1 - April 30, 2026) - €150
- Standard (May 1 - July 31, 2026) - €190
- Late (August 1 - September 1, 2026) - €230
- Early bird (February 1 - April 30, 2026) - €80
- Standard (May 1 - July 31, 2026) - €100
- Late (August 1 - September 1, 2026) - €130
- Early bird (February 1 - April 30, 2026) - €50
- Standard (May 1 - July 31, 2026) - €70
- Late (August 1 - September 1, 2026) - €90
- Early bird (February 1 - April 30, 2026) - €190
- Standard (May 1 - July 31, 2026) - €250
- Late (August 1 - September 1, 2026) - €300
- Farida BunyatovaFashion and Luxury Lawyer
Fashion Start-Up and E-commerceFarida Buyatova is a value-driven and detail-oriented lawyer with a passion for art and fashion.
Farida holds a PhD in Private International and Comparative laws... READ MORE - Massimo FogliaAssociate Professor
Scientific OfficerMassimo Foglia is an Associate Professor of Private Law at the University of Bergamo, where he has been shaping the academic landscape since 2018. With a Ph.D. in European Private Law... READ MORE
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Fashion Start-Up and E-commerce
Farida Buyatova is a value-driven and detail-oriented lawyer with a passion for art and fashion.
Farida holds a PhD in Private International and Comparative laws and from 2005 to 2022 enjoyed a fruitful career as a University Professor teaching civil and comparative laws.
Throughout her academic career, she also carried out teaching activities as a visiting professor at various European universities, regularly appeared as a speaker at international conferences and seminars and is an author of more than 40 academic articles.
Following her passion for fashion and driven by a strong desire for personal growth and development, in 2023 Farida embarked on a journey of Fashion Law and obtained an LLM degree in Fashion and Luxury law from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan.
Farida currently lives in Milan and focuses on the issues of sustainability and new technologies in the fashion industry.
To put her extensive expertise and skills into practice, in 2024, Farida has launched her own brand of shoes “Made in Italy” dedicated to the idea of supporting local manufacturers and artisans along with promoting sustainable practices.
Scientific Officer
Massimo Foglia is an Associate Professor of Private Law at the University of Bergamo, where he has been shaping the academic landscape since 2018. With a Ph.D. in European Private Law from the University of Padua and a law degree with honors from the University of Bergamo, he combines academic excellence with extensive international experience.
Over the years, Massimo has been a visiting scholar at prestigious institutions like the Max Planck Institute in Hamburg, the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law, and the University of Heidelberg, enhancing his expertise in contract law, tortious liability, and comparative private law.
He has contributed significantly to the legal field through his research, including awards such as the Francesco Santoro-Passarelli Prize and the Edoardo Ruffini Prize from Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. A sought-after speaker, he has delivered lectures on international commercial and comparative contract law across Europe, from Lausanne and Valencia to Maastricht and Belgrade.
In addition to his academic contributions, Massimo actively participates in several professional associations. His dedication to advancing legal scholarship and fostering cross-border collaboration underscores his impact in both academia and the broader legal community.
We believe in transparency regarding the allocation of sponsorship funds. Your investment supports:
- 1
Knowledge Dissemination & Impact: Funding the editorial production of the Post-Forum Report and Summary of Proceedings, ensuring that key insights reach the wider fashion and legal communities.
- 2
Strategic Communications: Raising global awareness of the forum’s outcomes through dedicated media outreach and comprehensive post-event coverage.
- 3
Expert Hosting: Facilitating the participation of international speakers and key policymakers to ensure a high-level, diverse dialogue.
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Platform Accessibility: Keeping registration fees accessible for researchers and NGO representatives to ensure an inclusive debate.
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