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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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AAFA Executive Summit

 March 04-06
 Washington D.C.
 @ 12:30 pm - 10:00 pm (EDT)

The Executive Summit brings together senior-level executives from retail, apparel, footwear, and fashion accessory brands from the U.S. and across the globe for two days of thought-provoking dialogue.

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.