In this C2C session, we’ll explore how AI is transforming the apparel retail and brand value chain from early creative development to downstream operational execution. Industry leaders Matt Forman (Zydat Inc.) and Todd Morgan (Infopine) will share real-world examples that show how AI is accelerating design, improving planning accuracy, and strengthening quality processes across the product lifecycle. We’ll cover:
- How AI is reshaping creative workflows, including fashion renderings and photo‑to‑CAD automation
- Where AI is driving operational gains in scheduling, planning, and inspection
- Real success stories that highlight measurable improvements in speed, quality, and efficiency
- How brands and retailers can begin applying these capabilities today
Who should attend:
- Creative, product development, and design teams exploring AI‑enhanced workflows
- Operations, planning, and production leaders seeking efficiency and quality improvements
- Executives evaluating AI’s role in modernizing the apparel value chain
- Anyone interested in practical, proven AI applications in apparel
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of where AI is delivering value today and a roadmap for how your organization can leverage it across both creative and operational functions.
This is open to all AATCC members! Contact Shanya Scotton at [email protected] for any questions.
AI in Textiles – Todd Morgan
Wednesday June 3, 2026 | 2:00PM
Todd Morgan is the Chief Growth Officer at Infopine, where he leads the growth and adoption of AI-powered ERP and digital solutions for textile and apparel manufacturers. With over 30 years of experience in textiles, global sourcing, and manufacturing operations, Todd specializes in helping organizations modernize legacy systems and unlock new levels of efficiency, visibility, and responsiveness.
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He previously served as Director of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement for International Textile Group (now Elevate Textiles), where he led global teams across Lean, Six Sigma, and quality initiatives. A Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Todd has trained more than 3,000 professionals worldwide. He has spoken on AI in textiles at the Advanced Textile Association (ATA), Southern Textile Association (STA), Techtextil, and Texprocess, and serves on ATA’s Emerging Technologies Advisory Council. His current work focuses on applying practical AI across the concept-to-consumer value chain, including planning, scheduling, and quality inspection.
Success & Failure – Dereck Whittenburg
Wednesday June 3, 2026 | 2:00PM
Matthew Forman is a technology entrepreneur and innovator with more than 25 years of experience in the fashion industry’s technology sector. Throughout his career, he has built and sold several software applications focused on improving design, development, and production workflows for apparel brands and retailers.
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He has worked with many of the industry’s leading brands and retail organizations, helping bridge the gap between creativity and technology through practical digital solutions. Today, Matthew’s work focuses on applying AI to creative workflows in fashion, including AI-powered fashion renderings, garment visualization, and photo-to-CAD conversion systems that transform reference images into editable technical sketches and vector artwork. His projects aim to help brands and creative teams reduce development time while improving speed, consistency, and communication across the design process. In his presentation, Matthew will share real-world AI use cases for creatives, exploring how emerging technologies can streamline design workflows, accelerate sketch and rendering creation, and support innovation across the fashion industry without replacing the creative process itself.
Chris Hipps
Wednesday June 3, 2026 | 2:00PM
Chris Hipps, Chair of the Concept to Consumer Interest Group, is the Head of US Operations at Verivide. He has was previously at Archroma as Global Director of Color Management.
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Prior to this, he was with Datacolor, Oxco, and CAE Simuflite in various technical, sales, and marketing positions. Beginning his career as a process engineer and shift dyeing manager at Dixie Yarns’ Caroknit division, he graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Science and then earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Hipps has been a member of AATCC since 1992.