Events

Our events bring together industry leaders and experts to have courageous conversations, to network with like-minded organizations and to share best practices and innovative solutions to drive sustainability.

Cascale (formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition, or SAC) events span our flagship members-only Annual Meeting, Cascale Forums, and more.

Cascale Event

Mar

17-18

Leading fashion and textile event for manufacturers in Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan

Cascale Event

Cascale Forum: Colombo

March 17-18

Join us on March 17-18, 2027! Join 500+ manufacturers, suppliers, brands, and industry partners for two days of learning, capability building, and collaboration at the Cascale Forum: Colombo — the region’s leading platform for Higg Index knowledge and advancing practical sustainability solutions for textile and apparel.

Highlights of Our Events

Hundreds of attendees, drawing from 300+ member base

Global appeal, rotating key events across production hubs in Europe, Asia, the Americas and more

Leading expertise across topics including climate action, nature-positive supply chains and decent work

Latest technology innovations and guidance to Higg Index suite of tools and other supplier programs

Cascale Annual Meeting

Whether you are a manufacturer, brand, retailer, academic, NGO, government official, or service provider, the Cascale Annual Meeting provides a platform for unparalleled collaboration, insights, and innovation. Held annually, this event serves as a cornerstone for our members to connect, share best practices, and explore solutions to industry-wide challenges.

2026

Value Chain Transformation: Who Pays, Who Profits, and What Changes
Athens, Greece

2025

A Movement for All
Hong Kong

2024

A New Era of Unified Impact
Munich, Germany

2023

Evolution for Impact
Boston, USA

2022

Collective Action on Common Ground
Singapore

All
Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event
EMEA
Industry Event
APAC

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Oct

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Responsible Purchasing Practices Learning Series: Session One

October 21

Join us for session one of Cascale’s Responsible Purchasing Practices (RPP) Learning Series designed to build practical understanding of how commercial decisions shape purchasing practices and decent work outcomes.

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Oct

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Responsible Purchasing Practices Learning Series: Session One

October 21

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Oct

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Responsible Purchasing Practices Learning Series: Session Two

October 28

Join us for session two of Cascale’s Responsible Purchasing Practices (RPP) Learning Series designed to build practical understanding of how commercial decisions shape purchasing practices and decent work outcomes.

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Oct

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Responsible Purchasing Practices Learning Series: Session Two

October 28

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Nov Oct

03-28

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Responsible Purchasing Practices Learning Series: Session Three

November October 03-28

Join us for session three of Cascale’s Responsible Purchasing Practices (RPP) Learning Series designed to build practical understanding of how commercial decisions shape purchasing practices and decent work outcomes.

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Nov Oct

03-28

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Responsible Purchasing Practices Learning Series: Session Three

November October 03-28

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Nov

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Q4 Climate Community Meeting

November 19

The Climate Action Community is part of Cascale’s Communities of Practice and provides Brand & Retailer members with a consistent space for shared learning and peer exchange on climate-related topics.

Industry Event

Jan

25-27

Industry Event

Better Cotton Initiative Conference 2027

January 25-27

Join Better Cotton from Monday 25 – Wednesday 27 January 2027 for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Conference, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco.

Cascale Event

Mar

17-18

Cascale Event

Cascale Forum: Colombo

March 17-18

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Oct

Member-Only
Virtual
Cascale Event

Cascale Decent Work Community Meeting

October 01

Cascale’s Decent Work Community is a collaborative space for Brand & Retailer members hear peer perspectives, deepen knowledge, and discuss real-world challenges and solutions.

Cascale Event

Sep

15-17

Cascale Event

Annual Meeting 2026

September 15-17

Athens & Online

@ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (EEST)

Thank you for joining us in Athens and online, September 15–17, 2026, for the 15th edition of Cascale’s hybrid flagship Annual Meeting — our premier member‑exclusive event where brands, retailers, manufacturers, and affiliates come together to shape strategy and drive impact at scale.