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Global Sourcing Summit 2026

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It gives us great pleasure to present the upcoming Global Sourcing Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on 3 & 4 June 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel) at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center in Bangkok.

Convened at a defining moment for the global textile and apparel industry, and positioned as a one-of-a-kind high-level gathering of the global sourcing ecosystem, the Summit will feature influential voices from international federations & associations, regional industry leaders, brands, sourcing offices, manufacturers, and innovators – to discuss the future of global textile and apparel supply chains in a rapidly changing world and create a powerful platform for dialogue, collaboration, networking, and business development.

Exploring new pathways

As global sourcing strategies continue to evolve amid geopolitical shifts, supply chain diversification, sustainability imperatives, digital transformation, and changing trade dynamics, the Summit aims to serve as a strategic platform where the industry collectively explores new pathways for resilience, collaboration, and growth across Asia and beyond.

The Global Sourcing Summit 2026 is being organized alongside the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel), jointly organized by CEMS-Global USA and the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX), with the support and participation of leading regional and international industry stakeholders.

Industry-defining platforms

The 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 and the Global Sourcing Summit 2026 are being positioned as landmark, industry-defining platforms, with:

  • The ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) as Co-Organizer, playing a central leadership role
  • International Apparel Federation (IAF) as Strategic Partner
  • China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textiles (CCCT) as Partner

Strategic discussions will focus on:

  • The Future of Global Sourcing
  • ASEAN & Asia as the Next Manufacturing Powerhouse
  • Supply Chain Diversification & Resilience
  • Sustainability, ESG & Compliance, Trade Policy
  • AI, Innovation & Smart Manufacturing
  • Trade Partnerships & Regional Collaboration

Rapidly evolving Asian sourcing ecosystem

Bangkok – positioned at the heart of Asia, provides the ideal meeting point for this important gathering, offering unparalleled regional connectivity and access to the rapidly evolving Asian sourcing ecosystem.

The Global Sourcing Summit 2026 is designed for decision-makers seeking to understand where global sourcing is heading – and how Asia is positioning itself at the center of the industry’s next chapter.

This convergence of stakeholders is transforming the Show and Summit into a truly pan-Asian, globally relevant sourcing ecosystem – bringing together Asian manufacturers, exporters, regional and global buyers, policymakers, and industry leaders under one integrated platform.

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