The Cascale Annual Meeting brings together senior leaders from across the value chain to align on the real challenges shaping the industry — from decarbonization and data to policy, capital, and buyer–supplier dynamics — and the models needed to solve them at scale.
Expect candid discussions, sharper perspectives, and direct access to the people shaping how this industry operates next. Join us in Athens, September 15-17, 2026.
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Because the work is getting harder, and more interconnected.
Members are balancing regulatory pressure, cost constraints, supplier engagement, and internal alignment. And increasingly, none of it can be solved alone.
At the Annual Meeting, you will:
Engage with decision-makers across the value chain: from global brands to manufacturers and policymakers
Get closer to how the industry is actually solving problems: not theory—real approaches being tested and scaled
Understand what’s coming next: policy, capital, and market expectations shaping the next phase
Build relationships that unlock progress: the partnerships needed to move beyond individual action
What You’ll Experience
A two-and-a-half-day program designed to reflect how the industry really operates.
Industry-wide challenges, leadership perspectives, and critical debates
Deep dives into key topics including decarbonization, responsible purchasing practices, data, and implementation
Practical insights, tools, and approaches to operationalize progress
More candid discussions with peers facing similar challenges
Not an add-on—core to how the event works
A place to explore new tools, ideas, and industry innovations
What’s Different This Year
Who You’ll Meet
This is not a broad audience. It’s a relevant one. If your role touches how sustainability is delivered — not just discussed — you’ll be in the right room.
Why Athens?
Athens sits at the intersection of shifting supply chains, evolving policy, and regional manufacturing strength.
Greece is one of the EU’s leading cotton producers, playing a critical role in the region’s textile value chain. As nearshoring accelerates and European regulation continues to shape global expectations, the region is becoming increasingly important for both brands and manufacturers.
Hosting the Annual Meeting here brings these dynamics into focus — connecting global strategy with regional reality, and creating a more relevant backdrop for the conversations shaping what comes next.
Beyond the Sessions
Poolside Terrace, InterContinental Athenaeum Athens by IHG
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Kick off the event in style! Join us at the event venue for drinks and bites and mingle with peers from the community in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Ble Azure
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable evening on the stunning Athenian Riviera! Enjoy breathtaking sea views in an enchanting outdoor setting, savor a seated dinner of delicious Mediterranean cuisine, and experience a rich, entertaining evening program that promises to be better than ever!
Networking is built into every moment — from coffee breaks and lunches to workshops and shared activities, making it easy to connect and spark meaningful conversations. Use the event app to find the people you want to meet and schedule one-on-one meetings, so you can make the most of your time onsite.
Our Lead Sponsor
Worldly is the leading sustainability and supply chain intelligence platform for the consumer goods industry. The company empowers brands, retailers, and manufacturers to turn verified primary data into insight and action across complex global supply chains.
Trusted by a network of more than 40,000 companies across apparel, footwear, home furnishings, and sporting goods, Worldly provides visibility into environmental and social performance, including carbon, water, chemicals, and labor, at the product, facility, and value-chain levels.
Built on industry-recognized standards, including Cascale’s Higg Index, Worldly translates raw data into actionable intelligence that helps organizations reduce risk, meet evolving regulatory requirements, and drive measurable progress over time.
Relive 2025
Last year in Hong Kong, over 700 participants came together to tackle shared challenges and accelerate collective action.
Explore highlights, insights, and key takeaways from the previous Annual Meeting.
Ready to Join?
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The summit, co-hosted by Textile Exchange and Organic Cotton Accelerator, explores pathways toward an organic cotton sector that’s both sustainable and scalable.
