Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show running from 8th-10th July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, has announced a new content agenda and inspiring line-up of keynote speakers including Hash Ladha, Former-CEO Jigsaw, Jane Blacklock, Head of ESG, Passenger, Bill McRaith, Executive Adviser Future-Proof Fashion and Mark Sumner, Textiles Lead, WRAP.
Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion says, "This season's content agenda is built around a theme that feels more relevant than ever: Thriving in a Volatile World. Responsible sourcing, Sustainability, supply chain management, will always be core to what we do. We have been talking about these need to drive change, but let's recognise that for many businesses, these priorities are secondary when just staying afloat is a challenge.
"Over the past eight years, we've seen Brexit, a global pandemic, supply chain collapses, geopolitical unrest, and soaring commodity prices. We live in an uncertain time and lets face it, volatility is now business as usual. So, we're taking a fresh, more pragmatic approach and exploring how businesses can not only navigate this environment but succeed within it. From sessions on geopolitical risk and commodity pricing to conversations about building risk-resilient supply chains, we're setting a new standard for professional, forward-looking content that reflects the real concerns of our audience, and whilst we don't have a crystal ball, we are going to be joined by people who will share their experiences on how they manage without one."
On Tuesday 8th July the content programme opens with the panel 'Beyond Transparency – Building a Culture of Accountability in Fashion.' Industry leaders will examine how the sector can move from performative transparency to genuine, embedded responsibility. Featuring Jane Blacklock, Head of ESG at Passenger the discussion will delve into practical strategies for integrating accountability across every layer of a business.
Attendees will gain insights into how progressive brands are shifting from box-ticking exercises to fostering cultures where sustainability and ethical practices are non-negotiable drivers of long-term success. In a climate where volatility has become business as usual, 'Volatility is Nothing New – But Are the Rules Changing?' delivered by Bill McRaith, Executive Adviser at Future-Proof Fashion, Tuesday 8th July at 1.30pm, will explore the shifting dynamics shaping the fashion and retail industries.
From relentless cost pressures and supply chain instability to technological disruption and mounting regulatory challenges, McRaith will break down what has truly changed over the past 12 months. Backed by data and real-world insight, the session will uncover emerging patterns, offering practical guidance on how businesses can build resilience and adapt strategies to not only survive but thrive in a constantly evolving landscape.
In the fireside chat on Wednesday 9th July at 2pm, 'Leading and Collaborating Through Geopolitical and Economic Upheaval' Hash Ladha, former CEO of Jigsaw, will share his insights on navigating leadership in an era defined by uncertainty. As global instability, inflation, and supply chain disruptions challenge traditional ways of working, this session will examine how strong leadership, internal alignment, and strategic collaboration can become critical tools for resilience.
Launched last season, Source Debates stage facilitates conversations on the industry's most pressing and provocative topics, inviting industry experts, brands, and attendees to engage in open dialogue together, challenging the status quo and exploring actionable solutions in an interactive forum. On Tuesday 8th July at 3pm on Source Debates, Mark Sumner, Textiles Lead at WRAP, challenges the fashion industry to rethink its fundamentals and recalculate cost, discussing, "If We Started All Over Again, What Would It Look Like?"
The full programme of speakers and sessions will be announced soon. Helping global fashion buyers, buy better, registration for Source Fashion 8th-10th July, Olympia London is live from the 29th April at www.source-fashion.com
