Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference

29th - 30th April 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Profit vs Planet: Can predictive intelligence bridge the gap?

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In this session, speakers will explore how PLM and predictive intelligence are reshaping product development – enabling brands to minimise environmental impact while maximising margin.

Learn how data-driven decision-making can be applied from concept to assortment, and gain practical insights on:

  • Embedding predictive intelligence into product development workflows
  • Building a business case that aligns sustainability with profitability
  • Unlocking new value for sustainability and commercial teams
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What to expect from this type of session...

You’ll hear a step-by-step breakdown of a very focused case study. From concept creation and business buy in; to identification of the right partners and implementation; to understanding impact and ROI. Always grounded in a real-world example, these sessions provide clear guidance and action points to take back to your own organisation.

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Day 0

Tuesday 28th April 2026

Time
Session title
Session theme
Session type
2:45pm - 5:15pm
Workshop
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Networking
Day 1

Wednesday 29th April 2026

Time
Session title
Session theme
Session type
9:25am - 10:00am
Plenary
10:00am - 10:45am
Case study
10:45am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:20pm
Net-zero: Everyone pays for inaction. Who pays for action? 
Marks and Spencer | Soorty Enterprises | Good Fashion Fund | Action Speaks Louder | Sustainable & Social
Plenary
12:20pm - 1:00pm
Plenary
1:00pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:45pm
2:45pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:30pm - 5:15pm
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Day 2

Thursday 30th April 2026

Time
Session title
Session theme
Session type
9:00am - 10:00am
The consumption cyclone: Can circularity fix overproduction? 
Hirdaramani Group | Reju | Primark | Tapestry | Sustainabelle
Plenary
10:25am - 10:55am
10:55am - 11:30am
Transitioning to regenerative cotton: Impact, opportunity, and operational reality from farm to brand 
Turnrow Farm Services | adidas | COTTON USA™ and U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Case study
12:10pm - 12:45pm
This house believes
12:45am - 1:45am
1:45pm - 2:10pm
A just transition: How we can centre waste pickers, not just waste, in the circular economy 
Saamuhika Shakti | H&M Foundation | Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
Plenary
2:10pm - 2:50pm
Plenary
2:50pm - 3:25pm
Emotional durability: Why consumers neglect the clothes they own – and how psychology can help 
University of Amsterdam | Zalando | Axel Arigato / Informed Collective
Plenary
3:25pm - 3:40pm
Closing reflections from the next generation of designers 
Institut Francais de la Mode | Institut Français de la Mode
Plenary