Join us at the BIR Textiles Division Side Session in Gothenburg! Navigating change: Global perspectives on textile reuse and circularity
Tuesday, 2 June 2026 (09.00 –14.00)
The BIR Textiles Division is pleased to share the latest programme highlights for its upcoming special Side Session on 2 June 2026 at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre (Gothia Towers), Gothenburg.
Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and international organisations, this high-level session will explore the rapidly evolving global landscape for textile reuse, textile waste management and circularity.
Keynote address:
Used textiles and textile wastes: The global policy landscape
Panel 1:
Shifting dynamics in global used textiles management and trade
This discussion will map the evolving international landscape, covering trade flows, emerging markets, policy pressures and innovative business models.
Confirmed/invited speakers include representatives from SMART, government authorities, academia, international organisations and leading industry players across multiple regions.
Panel 2:
Policy in action: Aligning frameworks with industry and market needs
This panel will focus on practical implementation, defining the necessary conditions for circularity and bridging the gap between high-level policy ambition and market reality.
Confirmed contributors include experts from academia, retail, policy networks and downstream value-chain initiatives.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to engage with experts from across the textile circularity value chain and gain first-hand insights into global regulatory trends, market dynamics and practical solutions shaping the future of textile circularity.
Registration options
✔ BIR members registered for the full Convention Automatic access to this special Textiles Session as part of the full Convention registration (all Convention sessions, exhibition, networking areas and official social events).
✔ Textiles Division Side Session only – €250 (day pass) Available to participants who wish to attend onlythe Textiles Side Session. Please note this option does not include access to the wider Convention programme, exhibition or facilities on Monday and Wednesday.
✔ Full Convention access for non BIR members Non-members wishing to attend the full BIR Convention may register as Observers.
BIR Conventions provide a unique platform to connect with globalindustry players, policymakers and sustainability experts. Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are currently available for companies wishing to position themselves at the forefront of the sustainable textiles conversation. Contact us for further details.
Stay tuned for further updates on session content and speakers!
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