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TW Strategy Summit 2026: growth strategies for the fashion industry

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TW Strategy Summit 2026: growth strategies for the fashion industry

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TW Strategy Summit 2026 is a conference focused on growth, innovation and strategic transformation in the fashion industry. The event brings together decision makers from retail, sourcing and industry to discuss market challenges, technological developments and future business strategies.

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Conference Center, Heidelberg, Germany
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editorial team

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Other

Organisation Type

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Other

  • Transition Pathway's building blocks

    • R&I, techniques and technological solutions

    • Skills

    • Sustainable competitiveness

  • Industrial ecosystems

    • Digital

    • Retail

    • Textile

  • Textiles ecosystem areas

    • Fibres, yarns and fabrics

    • Apparel and clothing accessories

    • Leather and fur

    • Footwear

    • Waste management, reuse and repair

    • Not area specific (interested in more than one of the above)

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TW Strategy Summit 2026 is a conference dedicated to the strategic challenges and growth opportunities shaping the fashion and textile industry. Under the theme “Passion + Technology = Growth”, the event explores how companies can strengthen competitiveness and drive business development in an increasingly complex market environment.

The conference addresses topics including internationalisation, acquisitions, logistics, artificial intelligence, private labels and data driven decision making. Participants will gain insights into how companies can improve operational efficiency, create room for investment and balance technological innovation with brand identity and customer engagement.

The programme combines keynote presentations, expert talks, deep dive sessions and networking opportunities designed to encourage exchange between retailers, buyers, manufacturers and industry leaders. Discussions will focus on practical business strategies and emerging developments influencing the future of fashion retail and production.

In addition to the main conference, the TW Strategy Night on 4 November offers an informal networking and content format ahead of the summit. The event is aimed at professionals and companies seeking strategic perspectives, practical insights and new business connections across the fashion ecosystem.

Audience

Fashion and textile companies
Retailers and buyers
Brand and business managers
Supply chain and logistics professionals
Technology and innovation experts
Industry stakeholders and decision makers

Focus areas

Growth strategies
Artificial intelligence
Fashion retail
Supply chain and logistics
Digital transformation
Brand strategy
Data driven decision making

Format

Conference
Expert presentations
Panel discussions
Deep dive sessions
Networking event

Registration link here

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Promotional visual for TW Strategy Summit 2026, a conference focused on growth strategies, digital transformation and innovation in the fashion industry. Image: dfv Conference Group / TextilWirtschaft.

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