​Building a Profitable, Sustainable EU Supply Chain

​28 October 2026 | 15:00 CET | 90 minutes | Online

​European fashion supply is being reshaped by pressure on manufacturing capacity, labour and energy costs, changing sourcing strategies, new EU regulation and rapid advances in AI and automation.

​Brands and suppliers are being asked to become more responsive, transparent and productive while continuing to protect margin and remain competitive.

​So where should businesses focus first?

​Join MUNICH FABRIC START and Future Fashion Assembly for a practical 90-minute webinar bringing together brands, manufacturers, sourcing leaders and technology experts to examine what is changing, how the industry is adapting and what businesses can do next.

​What to expect in 90 minutes

​In Conversation With

​A headline industry conversation exploring the bigger shifts influencing European fashion and textile supply, AI and what leaders should be preparing for next.

​DPP + Anti-Greenwashing: Case Study Discussion, Q&A + Playbook

​Nobody's Child and Fabacus share a practical brand and technology perspective on changing product data and green claims requirements, what this means across the supply chain and what businesses can start doing now.

​The session includes audience Q&A and a practical DPP and Greenwashing Playbook for attendees.

​AI That Pays Back: Innovator Spotlights + Q&A

​Short case-study spotlights from the Future Fashion Assembly vetted eco-system showing where AI and digital tools are already delivering measurable value across fashion and textiles.

​The focus will be on the business problem, the application and the outcome, followed by questions from the audience.

​Building a Profitable and Sustainable European Supply Chain: Panel + Audience Discussion

​A broader discussion bringing together perspectives from across the value chain.

​We will explore changing manufacturing capacity, skills and labour pressures, sourcing economics, nearshoring, regulation, AI and automation, and how the industry can build a European supply chain that is both competitive and better prepared for what comes next.

​Audience perspectives and questions will form part of the conversation.

​Three connected challenges. One commercial lens.

​Building a Profitable, Sustainable EU-Ready Supply Chain

​How changing manufacturing capacity, sourcing economics, skills shortages, nearshoring, regulation and technology are reshaping European fashion supply, and how brands and suppliers are adapting.

​AI That Pays Back

​Where AI, automation and digital tools are already delivering measurable value across forecasting, product development, sampling, quality, energy, yield, manufacturing and supply chain decision-making.

​DPP + Anti-Greenwashing: The Brand-Mill Playbook

​What new EU requirements mean for product data, environmental claims and supplier relationships, including Digital Product Passports, the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive and Extended Producer Responsibility.

​What you will take away

• ​A clearer view of the forces reshaping European fashion supply.

• ​Practical examples of how brands, manufacturers and sourcing teams are responding.

• ​Real applications of AI, automation and digital tools that are improving productivity and decision-making.

• ​Greater clarity around upcoming EU requirements and what they mean across the value chain.

• ​A DPP and Greenwashing Playbook co-authored by Fabacus and Nobody's Child.

• ​A clearer idea of where your business should focus next.

​Speakers

​Curated and led by Sofia Strazzanti

​Founder and CEO, Future Fashion Assembly

​Moderated by Muchaneta ten Napel

​Founder and CEO, Shape Innovate and curator of the MUNICH FABRIC START STAGE programme

​Philippa Grogan

​Head of Sustainability, Nobody's Child

​Jamie Beck

​Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Compliance, Fabacus

​Additional speakers to be announced.

​From online conversation to Munich

​This webinar is an exclusive preview of themes that will continue on STAGE at MUNICH FABRIC START, 20 - 22 January 2027.

​Register for free

​Join the live conversation and receive access to the webinar replay and supporting playbook.