The Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026 is the world’s leading forum for sustainability in fashion, held under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark. Taking place May 5–7, 2026 at the Copenhagen Concert Hall, the Summit brings together key stakeholders across the fashion value chain to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and inspire action towards a more sustainable and resilient industry.Theme: Building Resilient Futures. The 2026 theme recognises a moment of both reckoning and renewal for the fashion industry — challenging the global fashion community to decide where they will fall on the resilience spectrum: rigid and resistant to change, or agile and actively adapting to it.
Environmental Issues Addressed
The Summit directly confronts the fashion industry’s most urgent environmental crises:
- Climate Change — pushing brands and policymakers toward decarbonisation commitments and net-zero strategies
- Textile Waste — championing circular economy models — repair, resale, rental, and recycling — to keep garments out of landfills
- Water Pollution & Consumption — tackling the industry’s role as one of the world’s largest sources of water contamination through cleaner production technologies
- Biodiversity Loss — promoting nature-positive solutions and next-generation materials that reduce pressure on ecosystems
- Overproduction — challenging the fast fashion model and advocating for slower, more responsible production cycles
- Chemical Use — highlighting safer alternatives to the hazardous chemicals widely used in textile manufacturing
What to Expect
Content will span five stages within the venue, featuring deeper perspectives, new session formats, and opportunities for cross-sector dialogue — from industry veterans to emerging changemakers. Key highlights include:
- Innovation Forum — a curated showcase of solutions across the value chain, from next-generation materials to advanced circular design technologies
- Matchmaking Programme — structured, one-on-one meetings to spark strategic partnerships
- Pre-Summit activities on May 5 hosted at various venues across Copenhagen, leading into the core Summit days on May 6–7
Who Attends
Since its inception in 2009 as a COP15 side event, the Summit has grown into a global nexus for decision-makers including top designers, innovators, policymakers, manufacturers, financiers, and cultural leaders shaping the future of fashion.
Ticket Prices
Ticket options include:
- Regular: €755–€1,080 (based on company size + VAT)
- Premium: €1,295–€1,620 (based on company size + VAT)
- Student & NGO: €450 + VAT
- Online Participation: €420 + VAT
