Program: Elevate English Track

Welcome to Elevate – English Track! This program has been developed especially for the English-speaking students, by the program managers for the master’s programs at the Swedish School of Textiles. The program is of course available to all students who are interested!

The track will contain a mix of sessions for career development and industry integration that will allow students to listen to/meet with company representatives, alumni, PhD students, as well as retrieve information about how to prepare for landing the job of your dreams.

Date: 11 November 2026
Location: Vestindien and T378a/b
Registration is needed for some events.

Prepare for Elevate

The University’s study and career guidance counsellors, in collaboration with various stakeholders, have put together opportunities to help you prepare for Elevate, for example through a LinkedIn workshop and a lecture on how to best compile your CV.

You can find these opportunities on their web pages.

Program 11 November

All day

Elevate Career Fair 10:00–15:00 (Borås Kongress and Balder buildings)

10:00–10:50 Alumni panel (Location: Vestindien C)

Are you curious about how the path from studies to working life might look like? During this panel discussion you will meet alumni from our master’s programs at the Swedish School of Textiles who will share their experiences, career choices, and insights from the industry. Take the chance to ask questions, get inspired, and make meaningful connections for your own future. Welcome!

10:00–10:50 Fashion Product Development: From Fashion Graduate to Fashion Brand – Session held by Maïa Archive

Location: T378B

Maïa Archive is a product development studio that supports fashion brands and independent designers on product-related aspects from material research to the product's final delivery.
Every day, we see how a single creative decision can affect pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, supplier selection, logistics and the entire production process.

In this talk, we will explore how designers’ creative choices can shape the organisation of a project and its supply chain. Through real-life examples from our clients, we will take you behind the scenes of product development, sharing practical insights into the different stages of the process, the challenges and mistakes that can arise, and the solutions that follow from the very beginning of a creative project.

We will close with an open Q&A session. Bring your projects, questions, and ideas: we look forward to discussing them with you!

11:00–11:50 Academic Career (Location: Vestindien C)

A panel with primarily PhD students but also present academics with an international educational background.

Speakers: Golzar Daneshzad, Roya Aghadavoud Marnani, Jan Tepe , Emanuel Gunnarsson, Marie Persson.

13:00–13:50 Idea Lab (Location: T378a/b)

An entrepreneurial workshop by Sebastian Roll, Drivhuset.

Idea Lab: Create, Collaborate, Explore
In this fast-paced, interactive one-hour workshop, we’ll explore creativity as a starting point for entrepreneurship. You’ll get a first taste of creative idea development and try out simple tools designed to help you generate ideas, challenge assumptions, and discover new perspectives.
During the hour, you’ll work together with others, experiment with different ways of thinking, and build on existing ideas to see where they might lead. The focus is not on creating the perfect business idea, but on becoming more curious, creative, and open to new possibilities.

No previous experience or business idea is needed. Just bring your curiosity and be ready to create, collaborate, and explore.

Registration is required. Register to Idea Lab via this form.

14:00–14:50 Getting the Job - Panel Discussion (Location: Vestindien C)

Meet recruiters and HR professionals, get insider tips on applications and interviews, and learn what can help you stand out in today’s job market. Ask questions and gain valuable career insights.

In the panel:

Jenny Högberg, HR Business Partner på NetOnNet AB
Mattias Olsson, CEO på Omnistaff

Registration is required. Register to Getting the job via this form.

15:00–15:45 Textile Movement Talent 2027 (Location: Vestindien C)

Information session by Nanna Sacko introducing Textile Movement Talent 2027, a one-year development programme for emerging fashion and textile creatives. Learn about the application process, programme structure, mentorship opportunities, and how the programme supports the development of a sustainable creative practice.

16:00-17:30 Instagram, Visibility & Building Your Creative Presence (Location: Vestindien C)

Join former MFA alumni Pawel Robuta and Lan Krebs for a conversation on developing a strong and authentic public presence as a creative practitioner. Drawing on their own experiences, they will share insights into managing the student Instagram account, creating engaging content, and using social media strategically to communicate your work, build professional networks, and increase visibility within the creative industries.

Contact

If you have questions about the English Track program, contact Marianne Louwerse. If you have general questions about Elevate, contact event@hb.se.