Judges
Patrick Duffy
Founder, Global Fashion Exchange
Patrick Duffy is an expert at developing networks and activating ideas, guiding creative teams globally partnering with institutions like the V&A in London, Bryant Park in New York City, Federation Square Melbourne, and iconic spaces like Madison Square Garden and The Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
Patrick’s experience includes producing events and creating marketing & PR campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands across the art, fashion and tech spaces including H+M, Moët Hennessy, and Microsoft, spanning 15 years and hundreds of events in 5 continents. Patrick’s previous work in the fashion industry catalyses industry titans to create positive action working alongside the UN to implement the SDGs.
In addition, Patrick has managed global partnerships for Common Objective (CO), an intelligent business network for the fashion industry, as well as launching “Mr Duffy” a 100% circular and sustainably focused clothing collection with partner Fashion 4 Freedom in Vietnam. Previously worked as development director at Design Pavilion, NYC’s Largest public interfacing event with over 7 million visitors in partnership with Times Square and NYEDC during NYCx Design week each May.
Patrick’s public speaking engages and excites businesses and consumers about creating an industry shift and positive impact which has brought him to the United Nations, many international fashion weeks, and sustainability conferences around the world. Further, Patrick hosts a regular segment for the NASDAQ financial network about design, economic empowerment and a sustainable future in partnership with Design Pavilion.