Everyone in the room contributes a piece to the puzzle of solutions. We create a space for genuine connection, grounded in exchange of expertise across the apparel and textiles value chain.
Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA
Reclaiming sustainability and redefining good business
3rd - 4th June 2026
New York City, USA
Registration open for 2026
How to reframe sustainability as opportunity, innovation and competitive edge
Join 230+ leaders changing the apparel industry – brands, retailers, suppliers, innovators, policymakers and more – for two days of practical insights and engaging discussion on how sustainability can drive long-term, strategic business value.
Learn how to build resilient supply chains, accelerate climate action, scale circular practices, and embed sustainability deep into the business.
Off-the-record
Full value-chain perspectives
No waffle, jargon or scripts
Practical problem solving
60+
speakers
230+
participants
35+
practical sessions
Speakers
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Jeannie Renne-Malone
VF Corporation
Vice President, Global Head of Sustainability
Anwarul Islam
Pacific Jeans
General Manager and Group Head of Sustainability
Tensie Whelan
NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business
Founding Director and Distinguished Professor
Adolfo Lopez del Castillo
Lacoste
Senior Director – Quality, Compliance, Sustainability & Footwear Operations
Tara Gilson
Veja
Chief Executive Officer, North America
Jimmy Summers
Elevate Textiles
Vice President, EHS and Sustainability
Kyle Blakely
Under Armour
Senior Vice President - Innovation, Development, & Testing
Katie O’Hare
J.Crew
Vice President, Sustainability
Our sponsors
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Co-Sponsors
Agenda highlights
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- Shared risk, shared resilience: What do genuine supplier-brand partnerships look like amid tariff uncertainty?
- Achieving net-zero as an industry: Realigning ambition and investment for long-term decarbonisation success
- EPR readiness: How can eco-modulation prompt a systems approach to end-of-life design?
- A just transition: How can we prevent a race to the bottom in the race to net zero?
- Boardroom buy-in: How can we present the business case to c-suite without selling sustainability short?
- Overproduction: Where’s the incentive (and solution) to slow the system down?
- The reality of resale, repair, rental: Can circular business models actually scale to compete with the linear system?
- T2T targets: Would a fully recycled closed textiles loop truly benefit everyone?
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Who attends
"The event provided a dynamic platform to explore forward thinking strategies, emerging technologies, and sustainability driven innovations that are shaping the future of our industry. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, and peers who are equally as passionate about driving impactful change across the apparel and sourcing landscape. "
Senior Vice President, Sourcing and Production
Komar
"The conference created a rare space for candid dialogue and meaningful collaboration...... I left inspired by both the solutions being developed and the energy in the room. "
Director - Materials Innovation
REI
"The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference was one of the most valuable industry events I’ve attended. It brought together an exceptional community of people committed to driving meaningful change, and we made some truly exciting connections."
Founder & Executive Director
Mercado Global
"The conversations at Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference New York had real depth, showcasing examples that helped materialize the subject matter....I went back to work with a boost of inspiration that was much needed."
Head of Sustainability
Another Tomorrow
"The perfect balance of size and focus, gathering the entire ecosystem for meaningful discussions. I left inspired with valuable insights, fresh ideas, and new opportunities "
Chief Operations Officer
Avalo Inc
"As a sustainability leader navigating fast-moving regulation and shifting consumer expectations, this conference was invaluable....I left with actionable insights, new industry connections, and a clearer sense of where to focus next. "
Head of Sustainability
Rothy's
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3rd June - 4th June
New York City, United States
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