Sage Discovery Center
619 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, Georgia
The Met Gala of Fashion Tech returns! Runway in the Cloud, is a premier refined technical soirée benefiting the innovative programs at The Next IT Girl. Blending innovation and style, this signature experience showcases the brilliance and creativity shaping the future of technology and fashion. Attendees will journey through an immersive digital experience that brings technology to life through interactive augmented reality. The evening will also feature an exclusive capsule fashion tech showcase and a thought-provoking fashion tech exchange.
The evening wouldn’t be complete without our signature gallery walk of fashion tech innovations from our hackathon finalists. This event showcases the intersectionality of fashion and technology while supporting our mission to increase more education and representation in our communities to pursue tech careers.
Taking place at the innovative Sage Discovery Center in Atlanta, GA, where fashion meets tech against stunning city views of Midtown. We’re bringing in the season of giving in the most stylish way! Join 100+ of Atlanta and surrounding areas leading technologists, designers, fashion tech professionals, social impact leaders, entrepreneurs, and more! We’re bringing the ecosystem together for an unforgettable night of exemplary fashion technology.
This year’s theme, ‘Wearable Wellness’ will highlight designing wearable technology that promotes health and well-being, like smart fabrics, fitness trackers, or garments that monitor vital signs!
Attire – Holiday Cocktail: Stylish, Festive
Fashion Tech represents the fusion of innovation and style — where cutting-edge technology meets the artistry of fashion. This emerging field is transforming every stage of the industry, from concept and design to production and presentation. By embracing digital and virtual fashion, FashionTech is redefining how garments are created, experienced, and shared in a connected world.
Artificial intelligence is streamlining operations through smart logistics, automated production, and 3D printing. Smart clothing and wearable devices blend function with fashion, while augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) invite consumers into immersive worlds where they can explore, customize, and experience fashion like never before. Together, these innovations mark a new era where creativity and technology walk the runway side by side.
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM | VIP Early Access Reception: Capsule Fashion Tech Showcase + VIP Fireside Chat with a Fashion Tech Innovator |
| 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM | Welcome Mixer |
| 6:15 PM – 6:20 PM | Opening Remarks |
| 6:20 PM – 6:50 PM | Fashion Tech Exchange |
| 6:50 PM – 8:15 PM | Activations: Augmented Reality Immersion Experience + Gallery Walk + Sponsor Rooms |
| 7:25 PM – 7:40 PM | Sponsor Brand Segment |
| 7:50 PM – 8:00 PM | Fashion Tech Gallery Walk Awards |
| 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Mingle, Connect, Dance. Celebrate the night. Closing Remarks |
Your support is funding and enhancing program quality and development opportunities. The Next IT Girl is providing students with unique digital programs, career readiness opportunities, exposure to industry trends, and access to like-minded peers and professionals in the field. This exposure not only enriches the educational experience but also opens doors for potential mentorship, internships, and future career pathways for the students involved.
Runway in the Cloud is a premier refined technical soirée benefiting the innovative technology education programs at The Next IT Girl. This spectacular fundraiser brings awareness to the intersectionality of fashion and technology to support increasing education and representation. While also combining cutting-edge technology with fashion to showcase the remarkable innovations.
The Next IT Girl is a technology education nonprofit changing the face of technology. We’re bridging the gap by connecting students, academia, and businesses to create an ecosystem of innovation and drive the change we need to see in tech.
We educate, mentor, and advance young women of color on all aspects of computer science and information technology. By supporting broader career options and encouraging all technical interests, we provide the support network they need to pursue and excel in technology-related careers.
Within the field of technology are a host of specialized areas. Our signature programs like ‘IT Girl’ clubs let young women learn the basics into specific concepts of technology. We aim to give students exposure to technology outside of traditional book learning with instructors and mentors who are relatable on a personal, interest, gender, and/or racial level. Whether our students want to explore technology as a career option or just want more understanding of how it integrates with other industries, our programs provide that.
Dress Code: Holiday Cocktail – Stylish, Festive
Fashion Technologists, Fashion Designers, Technologists, Social Impact Leaders, Engineers, Corporate Execs, Community Leaders, College Students, Educators
Everything included in the Experience Ticket + VIP reception, Capsule Fashion Tech Showcase, VIP Fireside Chat w/ a Fashion Tech Innovator
Augmented Reality Immersion Experience, Fashion Tech Exchange, Fashion Tech Hackathon Gallery, Sponsor Rooms, Bites and Beverages
Yes, parking is included with the all ticket purchases. VIP ticket holders will receive valet parking.
Dear Friends,
I am excited to announce and welcome you back to Runway in the Cloud! This year is extra special, we’re celebrating our 10-year anniversary! Established in 2015 with one goal in mind to change the face and landscape of technology for future innovators. Our organization continues to strategize, implement, and move the needle with technology education being accessible to underrepresented communities. Our commitment still stands, we aspire to continue cultivating exposure and experiences for young women of color nationwide to discover, pursue, and succeed in technology-related careers.
Your partnership directly supports The Next IT Girl’s year-round programming that provides discovery and mentorship for aspiring technologists through our in-school programming, ‘ITGirl’ clubs!
Together, with your support we can ensure that technology education remains a priority in our communities.
We thank you in advance for your continued support!
Napiya Nubuya
Founder|CEO
The Next IT Girl
We are a technology education nonprofit introducing underrepresented and underserved communities to multidisciplinary programs to pursue careers in technology with a specific focus on young women ages 8-22.
