The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Forum 2025 is a two-day business conference designed for forward-thinking leaders in the apparel and textiles industry. Bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders, the event will focus on essential strategies for addressing industry challenges, equipping attendees with actionable insights to drive impact amid increasing competition, regulatory changes, and budget constraints.
Key Themes & Discussions
Ethical & Transparent Sourcing: Step-by-step strategies for engaging stakeholders across the supply chain, from tier 4 suppliers to consumers.
Net-Zero Decarbonisation: Expert guidance on securing investment and developing a just transition plan for sustainable growth.
Climate, Nature & Water: Moving beyond carbon reduction to integrate holistic environmental strategies.
Circularity & Sustainable Design: Practical, cost-effective methods to advance circularity and develop innovative end-of-life solutions.
Agenda Highlights
Sustainable Fashion Landscape: Assessing the effectiveness and feasibility of current climate strategies.
Policy Navigation: Compliance strategies for evolving EU and global regulations.
Decarbonisation & Equity: Integrating supplier perspectives into sustainability transitions.
Regenerative Agriculture: Learning from the food industry to scale regenerative practices in fashion.
Eco-Design & Circularity: Creating more durable, transparent, and waste-reducing supply chains.
Innovation & Investment: Addressing the financial gap for sustainable transformation.
Consumer Engagement: Bridging the gap between sustainability commitments and real-world behaviour change.
Why Should you attend?
Candid & Open Discussions: Off-the-record sessions under the Chatham House rule foster honest debate and problem-solving.
Participatory Learning: Interactive roundtables, scenario-based breakouts, and debates encourage hands-on engagement.
Action-Oriented Problem Solving: Case studies and real-world examples provide clear, practical takeaways.
Impactful Networking: Connect with industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovative solution providers in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
Featured Speakers
The forum will feature top executives and sustainability leaders from global brands, including:
Nicolaj Reffstrup, Founder, GANNI
Eva Karlsson, CEO, Houdini Sportswear
Lynne Walker, Director of Primark Cares, Primark
Logan Duran, VP, ESG & Sustainability, Tapestry
Thijs Maartens, VP Global Sustainability, Tommy Hilfiger
Gudrun Messias, Director Global Sustainability, adidas
Joanna Mourant, Group Head of Sustainability & CR, Next
Begüm Kürkçü, Global Director of Sustainability, On Running
Who should Attend?
This event is designed for:
Apparel & textile brands driving sustainability initiatives
Retailers & manufacturers working towards net-zero targets
Supply chain & sourcing professionals looking for transparency solutions
Investors & policymakers shaping the future of sustainable fashion
NGOs & industry organisations advocating for change
Meet the Team!
Our Senior Business Engagement Manager, Kim Cameron, will be attending this event.