We invite you to host a local kick off event for future (S) Heroes!
📆 Thursday 26.3.2026 at 12:00-14:00 CET
📍 Stream provided online by us, locally hosted by you
Our (S) Kick off event celebrates the launch of our Digital Portal and Open Call competition! The event will consist of information about the project, an amazing keynote speeches by Kerry Murphy, Founder & CEO of The Fabricant, and Lauri Järvinen, Head of Design at Pispala Clothing. After the stream, local events will feature a workshop on sustainability and co-creation within fashion, costume and digital design.
Download the workshop materials here.
If you can't host or attend locally, please join us online. Register here to join in Zoom.
Agenda 12:00–13:00, online
Welcoming words
Keynote: Kerry Murphy, Founder & CEO of The Fabricant
Keynote, Lauri Järvinen, Head of Design, Pispala Clothing
Portal presentation
Agenda 13:00–14:00, local
Local workshops to join the Digital Portal and explore the Open Call. Materials and instructions will be provided.
Keynote
Kerry Murphy began his career in film and visual effects, running an award-winning animation studio and leading high-end digital productions for global brands such as Nike and PlayStation. This foundation in advanced 3D and visual storytelling positioned him at the forefront of creative technology.
In 2018, he founded The Fabricant, pioneering digital-only fashion and driving industry-first innovations in collaboration with brands including Adidas, Ralph Lauren, and visionary designer Virgil Abloh.
Today, Kerry leads The Fabricant as an AI-powered fashion technology company, focused on solving the industry’s most pressing challenges — increasing speed, reducing waste, and modernizing the design process through The Fabricant Intelligent Tools.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.