414 Fashion Tech Summit
414 Fashion Tech Summit - Showcasing the Future of AI, Design and Product Creation, Presented by Straight Lines AI
MILWAUKEE, WI — March 16, 2026 — In celebration of Milwaukee’s annual 414 Day, Straight Lines AI will host the 414 Fashion Tech Summit, a free event bringing together leaders in artificial intelligence, fashion, footwear, and product innovation for a powerful day of ideas, insight, and inspiration.
Designed to spotlight the future of creativity and technology, the summit will connect students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders around one of the most exciting shifts happening today: the use of AI to transform how products are imagined, designed, developed, and brought to market.
Attendees will hear directly from an incredible lineup of confirmed speakers helping shape the future of technology and design, including:
- Luke Leonhard, Chief of Staff for Gemini Audio at Google DeepMind
- Steven Smith, legendary footwear designer behind iconic work including the Reebok Instapump Fury, Yeezy, and innovation leadership at Crocs
- Jonathan de Lagarde, designer known for work with Nike and collaborations with Russell Wilson and Ciara
- Tori Nichel-Gibbs, founder of Maison Black and collaborator with H&M
The summit will offer a rare opportunity for Milwaukee to hear from world-class innovators operating at the highest levels of AI, fashion, and product creation. Through presentations, conversations, and real-world examples, attendees will gain insight into how emerging technologies are changing industries right now and what that means for the future of design, business, and creative careers.
“Milwaukee has an incredible history of innovation and craftsmanship,” said Grif Von Holst, Chief Product Officer of Straight Lines AI. “What we are seeing now is a new era where artificial intelligence is accelerating creativity and product development in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. Bringing leaders in AI and design together with students and professionals here in Milwaukee creates an opportunity to inspire, connect, and help shape what comes next.”
Throughout the event, Straight Lines AI will showcase how brands are using AI to move from concept to product faster than ever before. Attendees will get a firsthand look at how the Straight Lines AI platform helps companies generate ideas, visualize products, streamline development, and unlock new creative possibilities across fashion and consumer products.
More than just a summit, the 414 Fashion Tech Summit is a celebration of Milwaukee’s growing momentum at the intersection of technology, design, and entrepreneurship. It is an opportunity to bring together the city’s creative energy, emerging talent, and business community for a day centered on innovation, access, and the future.
Held on April 14 – Milwaukee’s 414 Day – the event reflects the spirit of the city itself: bold, inventive, and ready for what is next.
