Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference

29th - 30th April 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Christine Goulay

Founder

Sustainabelle

Christine Goulay is a leading voice in sustainable fashion and innovation, with over twenty years of experience at the intersection of business strategy, materials science and environmental impact. Her career spans the luxury, fashion and venture sectors, where she has consistently worked to integrate sustainability into the heart of operations and product development.

Christine began her journey in fashion sustainability with the ethical luxury brand EDUN, co-founded by Bono and Ali Hewson. She later led sustainability initiatives at Kering, working with globally recognised names such as Gucci, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent to embed responsible sourcing and innovation across their supply chains. At PANGAIA, she supported the development of science-led, sustainable materials and helped to scale innovation across the B2B landscape.

In 2021, she launched Sustainabelle Advisory Services, providing strategic guidance to investors, NGOs, fashion houses and innovation companies looking to align profit with environmental impact. Her approach is both practical and informed, drawing on a background that includes legal and business qualifications (JD/MBA), experience in corporate law and investment, in environmental, social and governance matters (ESG) and operational leadership in startups and multinationals alike.

Christine holds several board and advisory positions, and is regularly invited to contribute to global platforms including conferences, podcasts and media outlets. Her published work spans topics from next-gen materials and circular business models to biodiversity and policy.

Driven by a belief in actionable change, Christine is known for helping organisations navigate the complexity of sustainability and innovation with clarity and purpose. Her insight into the fashion industry’s most pressing challenges and her experience developing strategic responses make her a trusted advisor and an engaging presence in any room.

Christine Goulay's sessionsView full agenda

Day 0

Tuesday 28th April 2026

Time
Session title
Session type
14:45 - 17:15
Workshop
17:30 - 18:30
Networking
Day 1

Wednesday 29th April 2026

Time
Session title
Session type
10:00 - 10:45
Case study
11:30 - 12:20
Net-zero: Everyone pays for inaction. Who pays for action? 
Marks and Spencer | Soorty Enterprises | Good Fashion Fund | Action Speaks Louder | Sustainable & Social
Plenary
12:20 - 13:00
Plenary
13:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:45
14:00 - 14:45
Breakout
14:45 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:30 - 17:15
17:15 - 18:15
Day 2

Thursday 30th April 2026

Time
Session title
Session type
09:00 - 10:00
The consumption cyclone: Can circularity fix overproduction? 
Hirdaramani Group | Reju | ON | Tapestry | Sustainabelle
Plenary
10:25 - 10:55
10:55 - 11:30
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
00:45 - 01:45
13:45 - 14:10
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
14:10 - 14:50
Plenary
14:50 - 15:25
Emotional durability: Why consumers neglect the clothes they own – and how psychology can help 
University of Amsterdam | Zalando | Axel Arigato / Informed Collective
Plenary
15:25 - 15:40
Closing reflections from the next generation of designers 
Institut Francais de la Mode | Institut Français de la Mode
Plenary