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

Annual Meeting 2026

 September 15-17
 Athens & Online

Join us in Athens, 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. Through collective action, future‑proofing with standardized tools and data, such as the Higg Index, and amplifying diverse voices, this event will showcase how unified action creates tangible and sustainable business value for all.

Highlights of Our Events

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    Hundreds of attendees, drawing from 300+ member base
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    Global appeal, rotating key events across production hubs in Europe, Asia, the Americas and more
  • 03
    Leading expertise across topics including climate action, nature-positive supply chains and decent work
  • 04
    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 collaborationinsights, 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.

Past Annual Meetings

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

Upcoming Events

  • Industry Event

Sustainable Brands Conference 2026

 June 08-10

Join Cascale at Sustainable Brands 2026 for a facilitated, interactive workshop is designed to bring a pre-competitive, peer-to-peer lens to one of the most critical (and often missing) voices in sustainability: manufacturers.

  • In-Person
  • Cascale Event

SLCP x Cascale U.S. Brand Meeting (Denver)

 July 07
 REI Denver Flagship Store | Denver, Colorado
 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (MDT)

Join Cascale and the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) for an in-person U.S. Brand Meeting in Denver on July 7, 2026. This practical, full-day working session is designed not just to share updates, but to create space for peer exchange, facilitated discussion, and direct engagement with Cascale and SLCP.

  • Cascale Event

Annual Meeting 2026

 September 15-17
 Athens & Online
 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (EEST)

Join us in Athens, 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. Through collective action, future‑proofing with standardized tools and data, such as the Higg Index, and amplifying diverse voices, this event will showcase how unified action creates tangible and sustainable business value for all.

  • Industry Event

Organic Cotton Summit

 June 02-04
 Istanbul, Turkey
 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (+03)

The summit, co-hosted by Textile Exchange and Organic Cotton Accelerator, explores pathways toward an organic cotton sector that’s both sustainable and scalable.

How Can We Support Your Event?

Our global team members are available to attend, moderate, or present at your industry event.

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Event Galleries

Relive the experience: view highlights from past events.