Source Fashion, Europe’s leading fashion sourcing show, returns from 13th–15th January 2026 to Olympia London with a forward-thinking content programme designed to equip the industry for a smarter, more sustainable future. Bringing together global brands, visionaries, and change-makers, the three-day agenda will explore the intersection of innovation, ethics, and commercial viability, challenging the sector to rethink how fashion is designed, made, and brought to market in the year ahead. From AI-powered production and circular business models to human rights accountability and the rise of resale, Source Fashion continues to lead the conversation on building a fashion industry that is not only fit for the future but poised to thrive in it.

Key voices and headline sessions shaping the future of fashion

Kicking off the content programme on Tuesday 13th January is a powerful panel exploring ‘Addressing the S in ESG - Human Rights, Living Wages and Supply Chain Accountability.’ Moderated by Jasmine Chua, Sourcing & Labour Editor at Sourcing Journal, the session brings together senior leaders from fashion brands and industry NGOs to unpack meaningful social responsibility in fashion beyond the buzzwords.

Next, the spotlight turns to ‘Ambition Without Action – Can Doing Good Really Drive Profitability?’ This provocative debate invites the audience to actively discuss the persistent gap between purpose and profit, exploring why, despite growing consumer pressure and boardroom rhetoric, impact-driven business models haven’t become business-as-usual. Chaired by Mark Sumner, Textile Programme Lead at WRAP, it will challenge attendees to consider, and debate, what’s really holding the industry back and invites the audience to discuss the persistent gap between purpose and profit.

One of the week’s most anticipated fireside chats follows, featuring sustainability pioneer Kresse Wesling CBE, Founder of Elvis & Kresse. In ‘Finding the Beauty in Waste’, Wesling will share her journey transforming discarded materials into luxury products, and why radical transparency, circular systems, and creative reinvention are not only possible, but profitable.

On Wednesday, Marguerite LeRolland, Senior Global Insight Manager at Euromonitor International, delivers a data-rich keynote on ‘Outlook to 2030 – what commodity shifts mean for the future of fashion.’ As fluctuating materials prices continue to impact margins and sustainability strategies, this session provides buyers with essential insights to navigate risk and seize opportunity in 2026’s complex sourcing landscape.

With demand for locally made, traceable and lower-impact products gaining momentum, the revival of British manufacturing is back in the spotlight. In the timely debate, ‘How Do We Build Back British Manufacturing?’ Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director at Source Fashion, joins Jenny Holloway, Chair of the Association of Textiles, Manufacturing and Fashion (ATMF) and CEO of Fashion-Enter Ltd, will unpack what it will take to restore the UK’s production footprint. From skills and investment to political will and scalable infrastructure, the discussion will explore whether British fashion manufacturing can move from niche comeback to commercial reality.

The circular economy has long been heralded as the future of fashion, but for many retailers, it remains more vision than viable business model. The panel discussion, ‘From Concept to Commerciality - Making Circularity Work’, moderated by Jasmin Malik Chua, Climate and Labour Editor at Sourcing Journal, brings together leading voices from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, VYN Shoes, N Brown, and VivoBarefoot to explore how circularity can finally move from pilot projects to scale. Together, they’ll unpack the partnerships, tools, and business models needed to turn sustainability into commercial success.

And the content doesn’t end there. On Thursday 15th January, Source Fashion continues with a future-focused programme that explores where retail, design, and sustainability are heading next. Kicking off the day, Jack Stratten, Head of Trends at Insider Trends, delivers a compelling presentation on how second-hand has shifted firmly into the mainstream in ‘Resale Gets Relevant: How Second-Hand Moved into the Mainstream’. From consumer behaviour to new commercial models, this session uncovers why resale is now a serious strategic consideration for the world’s biggest retailers. Finally, the day concludes with an inspiring fireside chat, ‘From Catwalk to Collection - CEO of Redress on Waste-Free Design’, where Christina Dean shares how brands can collaborate with designers to turn waste into a resource and embed circular creativity from concept to collection.

From AI-enabled production and sustainable design to circularity and retail reinvention, the full Source Fashion agenda has been carefully curated to give future-focused professionals the insight, inspiration, and practical tools needed to lead with purpose.

Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion, comments, “The conversations happening in fashion  for decades, but what we are starting to feel is a real urgency towards solving problems and moving forward with impact. From the realities of human rights in supply chains to the commercial potential of circularity and AI, this season’s agenda is designed to spark action, not just ideas. At Source Fashion, we’re bringing together the thinkers, doers, and disruptors who are redefining what it means to run a responsible, resilient fashion business. Our goal is to give attendees the clarity, tools, and network they need to lead meaningful change in 2026, and beyond.”

Source Fashion returns to Olympia London from 13th–15th January 2026, connecting fashion buyers, brands, and manufacturers from across the globe with cutting-edge content and responsible sourcing solutions. Registration for the show is now open, secure your place and be part of the movement shaping fashion’s next chapter. Register to attend at Source Fashion. View the full content schedule here.