Sustainability in the textile and apparel industry is increasingly shaped by regulatory developments, market expectations and the need for scalable solutions across global value chains. While many organisations have made individual progress, there is growing recognition that systemic challenges require coordinated action and practical implementation strategies.

Industry conferences that prioritise open dialogue and exchange between stakeholders provide an opportunity to address these challenges in a more solution oriented way. They create space to discuss real constraints, explore collaborative approaches and assess how sustainability can be integrated into business models and operations.

The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference Europe 2026 will take place from 29 to 30 April 2026 in Amsterdam, bringing together professionals from across the textile ecosystem. The event focuses on translating sustainability ambitions into actionable strategies, with discussions covering governance and regulation, net zero collaboration, worker welfare, data and traceability as well as circular economy approaches.

The format emphasises interactive participation and exchange. Sessions are designed to encourage discussion rather than formal presentations, allowing participants to share experiences, challenges and practical insights. The conference also provides opportunities to build connections across industry, research and policy communities working on sustainable transformation.

Audience

Apparel and textile industry professionals
Sustainability and ESG experts
Policy makers and regulators
Supply chain and sourcing specialists
Researchers and innovation stakeholders

Focus areas

Sustainability strategies
Circular economy and recycling
Regulation and compliance
Data and traceability
Supply chain and worker welfare

Format

Conference
Interactive discussions
Roundtables and workshops
Professional networking

Registration link here

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Participants engaging in interactive discussions at a sustainability conference for the textile and apparel industry - picture from Headway on unsplash