SUMMER SCHOOL
AI and the New Fashion Value Chain
This immersive summer program explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in the fashion industry, bridging historical craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital innovation. Hosted at H-FARM College in Venice and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, the program provides an in-depth, hands-on experience at the intersection of AI, design, and fashion heritage.
6 key elements of this summer program:
- Global Learning Experience: two iconic locations: Venice represents craftsmanship and heritage, while NYC leads in fashion tech and retail innovation. This dual-location program explores how AI revitalizes tradition and shapes the future.
- AI-Driven Fashion Design & Trend Forecasting: Discover how AI tools transform design, trend analysis, and fabric innovation, reinterpreting historical fashion to inspire the future.
- Real-World Industry Engagement: Gain exclusive access to top fashion institutions, archives, and AI-powered production facilities in Venice and NYC while connecting with industry leaders.
- Bridging Tradition & Innovation: Combine artisanal techniques with AI-driven creativity, experimenting with digital prototyping, virtual fashion, and personalized garments.
- Hands-on Project-Based Learning: Apply AI in fashion design, sustainability, and retail personalization. Develop and showcase an AI-powered fashion concept.
- Expert-Led Sessions & Networking Opportunities: Learn from faculty, designers, AI specialists, and industry pioneers while building valuable connections in the fashion-tech landscape.
PARTICIPANT AGE
18 – 24 years
LANGUAGE
English
2025 EDITION
June 15-21 – H-FARM College, H-FARM Campus
June 21-27 – Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
LOCATION
H-FARM College, H-FARM Campus Venice
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
PRICE
€2,300 + VAT*
*Includes: program, meals, accommodation, educational visits. Travel from Venice to NY not included.
AVAILABLE SPOTS
6
This unique summer program explores the intersection of fashion and AI in two iconic fashion capitals—Venice and New York City. Participants will learn from industry experts, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, and access top fashion institutions like The Met’s Costume Institute and FIT’s collections. The program offers an international perspective on fashion innovation, from Venice’s artisanal traditions to NYC’s tech-driven industry. Students will network with professionals, explore career opportunities, and develop their own AI-powered fashion concepts, receiving feedback from experts to refine their creative and digital skills.
Who is it for?
This exclusive summer program is tailored for students and young professionals eager to explore the intersection of fashion, technology, and AI. Ideal participants are forward-thinking, curious about AI’s role in design and retail, and open to blending tradition with innovation. They are creative and tech-savvy, interested in AI-generated fashion, sustainability, and digital storytelling.
Learning Objectives
This immersive summer program is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of AI applications in fashion while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on technical skills. By the end of the program, students will have explored the past, present, and future of fashion through AI-driven innovation.
H-FARM Campus
A unique place for sharing and collaboration among students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts.
Located at the gateway to the Venetian Lagoon, the H-FARM Campus is open to everyone and offers spaces for events and corporate meetings, sports facilities, educational buildings, dining areas, a conference hall, and a library.
In your free time, you’ll have access to 5,000 square meters of outdoor space and 1,600 square meters of indoor facilities to enjoy sports such as tennis, padel, soccer, rugby, beach volleyball, baseball, BMX, skateboarding, and much more.
The Campus is 85% energy self-sufficient, thanks to extensive photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and exchange technologies.
Green mobility is encouraged through electric vehicle charging stations, bicycles, e-bikes, golf carts, and electric scooters.
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