Layer Zero 2.0

Fashion, Innovation, and Sustainability—From Bavaria to the World

Layer Zero launched at mcbw 2025 as a hybrid European platform for digital and “phygital” fashion, uniting art, music, sport, and technology. This 2026 follow-up evolves the Bavarian pilot into an international hub for digital, hybrid, and sustainable fashion formats.

Get ready for an inspiring evening of networking.

PANELS & KEYNOTES:
#1 Bridging Digital & Physical in Europe – Partnerships, Initiatives, Conversations
Marlena Woolford, Futuremode, Poland
Odeta Jacê, Story Founders, Lithuania
Dr. Mala Siamptani, UK

#2 Fashion in Crisis
Kazna Asker, Kazna Asker Studio
Juliane Kahl, Responsive Fashion Institute

#3 Phygital Fashion – Inclusive AR, XR & AI Fashion
Kristina Thiele, artsXR Ltd
Stefan Göppel, govar GmbH

#4 Funding & Innovation with EIT Culture & Creativity
Alexander Diesenreiter, Business Development Manager, EIT Culture & Creativity Silke Schmidt, Head of XR HUB Munich

#5 Digital Fashion Focus, DAO Opportunities – Communities are Key
Dirk Lohmann, Tokiphy


Thank you to all Partners & Sponsors:
Supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. bayern design GmbH advised the applicant as part of cultural and creative industries support.


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