When creativity is led by curiosity, design and innovation emerge through fresh lenses. Matteo Battiston, Chief Design Officer at EssilorLuxottica, will share how his practice stays rooted in the heritage of Italian design while embracing the new—balancing aesthetics with brand philosophy. From luxury fashion eyewear to performance icons like Oakley, where technology pushes the limits of what’s possible, he will explore how inclusive design broadens access, including nuanced audio and enhanced usability. At the frontier with emerging tech—especially AI—the Ray‑Ban Meta collaboration points to a future of boundless potential, evolving eyewear from a style statement into an intelligent, always‑on companion.

Curiosity-driven questions to address in the session:

- What will inspire the next wave of eyewear innovation?

- Where can technology add real value without compromising design purity?

- What does eyewear become when it evolves from an accessory into an intelligent, always-on companion?