Registration is now open for the Industry Day of Leicester Made and Regions 2026 on Friday 24 April 2026, acelebration of manufacturing excellence, innovation and ethical production in the UK.
The event will bring together manufacturers, retailers, buyers, sourcing teams, innovators, educators, and policy drivers shaping the future of British-made product.
Hosted at The Venue@DMU, Leicester, the event aims to unite the best of the UK’s manufacturing regions under one roof, highlighting innovation, digital transformation, sustainability and skills.
Why attend Industry Day?
- Meet UK manufacturers from all regions covering apparel, textiles, knitters, dyers and trimming suppliers
- Discover innovations in digital fashion, circularity and sustainable materials
- Attend expert-led panels including Unlocking Innovation in the Apparel Industry
- Hear from Keynote speakers leading changing within the industry from retail, manufacturing, innovation and sustainability
- Network with CEOs, founders, sourcing specialists, and industry changemakers
- Explore live demonstrations in stitching, 3D design, repair, digital production and new-generation manufacturing
Who should attend?
- Manufacturers & suppliers
- Retail & brand sourcing teams
- Product development & technical teams
- Fashion and textile innovators
- Sustainability and ethics professionals
- Education providers and training organisations
- Local authorities, policy leads, and regional growth partners
Manufacturers wanting to exhibit can contact beth@fashion-enter.com for more details.
