Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference

29th - 30th April 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Lizzie Kroeze

Director of Product Development

AGI Denim

Director of Product Development and Marketing for Europe, Lizzie Kroeze, leads the strategic vision and execution of denim collections across the region at vertically integrated denim mill and garment manufacturer AGI Denim. With a strong foundation in design and a focus on responsible fabric and garment innovation, Lizzie approaches product development through a creative, consumer-centric lens and blends style with sustainability and transparency from fiber to final product. Having worked on both the manufacturing side of the industry and at major retailers in the United States and Europe, she brings an end-to-end perspective to product creation and commercialization.
Deeply committed to building long-term brand partnerships, Lizzie prioritizes collaboration, trust and consistency in every relationship. She is dedicated to offering best-in-class service, working closely with partners across the supply chain to deliver tailored solutions that meet both creative and commercial objectives. Known for her collaborative leadership style and forward-thinking mindset, Lizzie continues to support growth and brand differentiation for AGI Denim in the European market.

Lizzie'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
14:45 - 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