Join us for Leicester Made 2025, the must-attend event for industry leaders, manufacturers, retailers, and designers driving the future of ethical and sustainable fashion production. This one-day event will bring together key voices to discuss onshoring, innovation, AI, sustainability, and the circular economy.
Why Attend?
- Hear from industry experts and policymakers shaping UK manufacturing
- Gain insights on AI, automation, and sustainability in fashion production
- Connect with retailers, designers, and ethical suppliers
- Explore innovations in onshoring, digital fashion, and circular economy practices
- Enjoy a fashion showcase and evening networking drinks with live music
Date and time:
Wednesday, May 14 · 9am – 9pm
Location:
Athena Events Venue Queen Street Leicester LE1 1QD
Agenda Highlights:
+ 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Welcome & Introduction – Jenny Holloway (Fashion-Enter, CEO) & Leicester Council representatives
+ 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM | Ethics & Responsible Sourcing – Exploring transparency, fair wages & sustainable manufacturing
+ 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Leicester Made Fashion Show
+ 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Technology & AI in Fashion – The future of automation, digital pattern cutting & AI-driven design
+ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Sustainability & The Circular Economy – Waste reduction, upcycling & responsible materials
+ 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM | Onshoring & The Future of UK Manufacturing – The benefits of reshoring for cost, quality & sustainability
+ 3:20 PM – 5:00 PM | Exclusive Kornit Digital T-Shirt Design & Print Experience – Attendees design custom prints, visit The T-Shirt Factory for production & take home their own printed t-shirt
+ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM | Leicester Made Fashion Show
+ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Evening Networking Drinks & Live Music
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