About

Name: Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference
Start: 2027-04-21
End: 2026-04-30
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

This conference convenes apparel and textiles leaders who are tired of surface-level sustainability talk and industry echo chambers.

Over two days of strictly off-the-record discussion, we critically assess the biggest challenges, opportunities and innovations throughout the value chain. Expect interactive, dynamic, and focused sessions where your voice matters.

"It was a truly positive experience. The smaller venue created a more focused atmosphere with curated content that sparked meaningful insights and great networking. I left not only with new perspectives but also with valuable new connections."

Lina Odeen

Head of Sustainability
Eton Shirts

"I was shocked and excited to see how many of us dive into the difficult and challenging sustainability discussions. We can only do it together!"

Masja van de Pavoordt

Business Development
Soles4Souls

"Feeling inspired and energized after catching up with some old friends and making new connections at the forum."

Nany Trivita Kusuma

Senior Director Circular Business
Tommy Hilfiger

Who attends

The conference brings together cross-functional leaders and decision makers within the apparel and textiles industry. We bring together key stakeholders from across the value chain including suppliers, investors, policy makers and more.

Learn more about our audience

What sets this event apart

Off the record

Held under the Chatham House rule to promote candid conversation that drives real progress. The hard questions, uncomfortable truths and reality of mistakes. This isn’t a PR platform. It is a space for genuine dialogue.

No PowerPoint or scripts

No presentations, no jargon, no scripted panels. All sessions are structured for dynamic discussion and audience participation.

Networking that works

We cap attendance to ensure an intimate forum that brings together the right stakeholders. Every conversation is relevant. Every meeting is valuable. And every connection matters.

Practical, hands-on format

You won’t be sat in a large room listening for two days. There’s a major focus on audience participation, interaction and problem solving. Come prepared with questions, ideas, solutions and be ready to get involved.

Event format

Audience led

Every session is driven by the challenges, questions and opinions in the audience. This structure ensures a focus on real world problem solving and the realities on the ground.

The Other Room

An entirely off-the-record format for the most controversial issues. There are no speakers. Instead, the audience leads the conversation. It is a chance to vent, to speak your mind and to challenge (un)conventional thinking.

This House Believes

A structured debate where you may be asked to argue against your beliefs. A format that places you in someone else’s shoes, encourages open thinking and is a lot of fun.

Inspirational keynotes

Hear from leading experts and businesses. We’re all working towards the same goals. This is a chance to take stock and to take inspiration, ideas and energy for the year ahead.

Practical case studies

Real world case studies where speakers are encouraged to share the good, the bad and the ugly. An opportunity to learn from your peers what works, and what doesn’t.

Learning groups

These double-length sessions are collective problem solving sessions tackle the financial, organisational, and logistical barriers facing the industry. Capped for 20 people with a broad range of stakeholders, they allow for an honest discussion on what really needs to change.

Day 0 field trip

Ahead of the forum, we'll explore the operational sites where the change is really happening. These provide a first-hand look into the realities of systems change and include roundtables to reflect and map out next steps.