MovEmpower: Global Sportswear Design Award Launch | Tsinghua x ANTA x LCF
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MovEmpower: Global Sportswear Design Award Launch | Tsinghua x ANTA x LCF

By London College of Fashion, UAL

Join Tsinghua, ANTA, and LCF for the 3rd Global Sportswear Design Award - championing innovation, collaboration, and creativity!

Date and time

Location

London College of Fashion

105 Carpenters Road Lecture Theatre, Room M01 (mezzanine level) London E20 2AR United Kingdom

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Registration

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcoming speech

From Claudine Rousseau, Dean of the School of Design and Technology, London College of Fashion.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Keynote speech

Professor Peter Childs, Professorial Lead in Design Engineering at Imperial College London, and Professor at Large in Innovation Design Engineering (Imperial College London and Royal College of Art) ...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Topic: Innovation, Research, and Trends in Sports Fashion in the Era of Intelligence Panelists: Professor Zang Yingchun, Professor Zhao Chao, Claudine Rousseau, Professor Peter Childs, Professor Vero...

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Report Presentation: Design Innovation Trends in the Sports Fashion Industry

Professor Zang Yingchun, Acting Dean, Tsinghua Arts & Design Institute in Milan; Director, Sustainable Fashion Design Innovation Institute (in collaboration with Kering Group)

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Global Sportswear Design (GSD) Award Overview

Announcement of the themes and tracks for the 3rd GSD award with Professor Zhao Chao, Professor of Industrial Design; Deputy Dean, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University.

12:45 PM - 12:55 PM

3rd GSD Award: Rules and Regulations

Representative from ANTA Group.

12:55 PM - 1:05 PM

Closing Remarks

Professor Andrew Teverson, Provost of London College of Fashion, UAL.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Networking Session

Good to know

Highlights

  • 3 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

About this event

Sports & Fitness • Other

London College of Fashion, UAL, in collaboration with Tsinghua University and ANTA, invites you to the launch of the 3rd Global Sportswear Design Award (GSDA) – MovEmpower.

This prestigious international competition champions forward-thinking design by integrating art, science, and technology to shape the future of sportswear.

At this special launch event, you’ll:

  • Discover the competition themes and submission process
  • Learn about grants and support for innovative design
  • Hear from past winners and judging panel members
  • Gain insights into cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approaches

Whether you’re a student, researcher, or early-career designer, this is your gateway to global recognition, meaningful exchange, and a prize pool of over 2 million yuan.

Please note, filming and photography will take place during the event. By signing up, you consent to being filmed or photographed.

About MovEmpower Global Sportswear Design Award:

Prizes include 1 million yuan for Gold Award winners, as well as multiple categories recognising innovation and excellence in design.

Read more on how to submit your designs on LCF Stories.

Find more competition details at design.anta.com

Submission Deadline: 20 March 2026

Accessibility information: 

For full details on building access and facilities at London College of Fashion (Carpenter’s Road), please see our AccessAble guide: Access Guide

If you have any specific access needs, feel free to contact us. Taxi drop off is available for those with access needs; please see our website for more information. 

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