Invitation to host local (S) Kick offs

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 speech by Kerry Murphy, Founder & CEO of The Fabricant, and a workshop on sustainability and co-creation within fashion, costume and digital design.

Registration to host an event: https://link.webropol.com/s/s-kick-off

All materials for the event will be provided by us to you after registration. Registration ends on Sunday 22.3.2026.

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, TBA
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

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.