October Highlights: Aquafil at Key Global Engagements
This October, Aquafil will be present on multiple international stages through the voice of our CEO, Giulio Bonazzi. Below is an overview of the events where Aquafil will contribute and engage, from fashion & innovation to sustainability and SME leadership.
Fashinnovation Global Talks Tour: Milan Edition | October 2
As part of the 2025 Global Fashion Week Talks Tour, the Milan Edition will take place on October 2, alongside the world’s major Fashion Weeks in New York, London, and Paris. The series promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking across technology, startups, and the fashion industry.
At this curated gathering of leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators, Giulio Bonazzi will join as a speaker. It will be an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful dialogue, create new connections, and encourage the exchange of ideas.
Sustainable Brands (SB’25), San Diego | October 13-16
From October 13 to 16, the Sustainable Brands SB’25 conference will bring together global leaders in sustainability, brand strategy, and innovation at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego.
Giulio Bonazzi will take part in the session “Fiber Forward: Scaling Sustainable Materials Innovation in Textiles”, alongside Eric Henry, CEO of TS Designs, and Marcus Eriksen, Co-Founder and Researcher at The 5 Gyres Institute. Together, they will explore advancements in circular fibers, bio-based inputs, and the infrastructural challenges of scaling sustainable materials.
The session will:
- Showcase low-impact and circular fiber solutions across industries
- Highlight strategies to overcome barriers to scale — from cost to infrastructure
- Illustrate the importance of cross-industry efforts to accelerate progress along the fiber value chain
Forbes Small Giants | October 29
On October 29, Aquafil will participate in Forbes Small Giants in Rovereto (TN)— part of the annual Forbes Italia roadshow celebrating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that stand out for innovation and resilience.
Small Giants is designed to showcase regional entrepreneurial excellence and provide a platform for discussion around access to finance, sustainability, innovation, and growth.
October will therefore be a month of important dialogues for Aquafil, reinforcing its role in international discussions on innovation and responsibility.
