The third edition of the e-P Summit focused on the theme of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and its impact on the fashion and luxury sectors. The ‘Smart Factory’ area at the event demonstrated ‘smart machinery and technologies supporting the production of leather goods and apparel, aligning with Industry 4.0 principles.
Held from April 9-10, 2024 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence by Pitti Immagine, this year, the e-P Summit recorded a significant rise in the number of exhibitors. Around 47 digital high-tech companies showcased their innovations this year as against 33 last year. The event featured 30 events, including panel discussions, speeches, and presentations. It attracted around 800 industry players.
Besides insightful discussions, the event also honored innovators within the fashion tech startup ecosystem. Pitti Immagine and UniCredit presented the Innovation Call prizes, with the E-P Summit Innovation Award of €5,000 bestowed upon ZeroW.
Raffaello Napoleone, CEO, Pitti Immagine, remarked, the growing consensus among high-tech and fashion operators at the event was satisfactory. The quality of speeches and the productive exchanges between participating companies and industry professionals were commendable, he added.
According to Rinaldo Rinaldi, Scientific Director, e-P Summit, the event has a global reach with approximately 350 professionals from fashion, luxury, technology, and consulting sectors participating in it. The summit focused on topics ranged from the transformation of manufacturing processes with emerging technologies like AI and the Internet of Things to digital best practices for enhancing customer experiences. It showcased cutting-edge technological innovations poised to shape the future of the industry.
