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A Webinar by Biofabricate&Ephea about the Journey behind the Winning Project of GWE.

A Webinar by Biofabricate&Ephea about the Journey behind the Winning Project of GWE.

Join us for a special 60-minute webinar unveiling the winning project of the 2025 Grow with Ephea open call.

This session brings together the team behind Ephea and the winning designer, Oriana Spinelli, in a direct conversation on biofabrication, innovation, and designing with a material that continues to evolve its own possibilities. 

Through the perspectives of Oriana Spinelli and Francesca Perona, we will explore the journey from concept to completed project—highlighting opportunities, challenges, unexpected discoveries, and key lessons learned. 

Together, we will reflect on the future of fashion, the potential of emerging materials, and the realities of translating innovation into practice. 

Speakers: 

  • Oriana Spinelli | Winning Designer Grow With Ephea 2025 
  • Francesca Perona | Senior Product Manager SQIM / Ephea 
  • Maurizio Montalti | Co-Founder & CMO, SQIM / Ephea 

Moderators: 

Suzanne Lee | Founder & CEO Biofabricate
Amy Congdon | Chief Design Officer Biofabricate 

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