Sustainability Talks Istanbul will bring together stakeholders from across the textile sector for the sixth time, uniting them around the theme of sustainability. The event, to be held on December 9 at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, will feature discussions centered on circular economy and traceability. Organized in partnership with Orbit Consulting and Kipaş Textiles, and with strategic support from the Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association (İTHİB), this year’s corporate partner is Aster Textile, known for transforming supply chains through measurable sustainability criteria.
The conference will open with remarks from İTHİB Chairperson Ahmet Öksüz, followed by a CEO session, international brand presentations, five main panels, and Spotlight sessions. At the event, Mavi’s sustainability transformation vision will be presented by Cüneyt Yavuz; ON’s circular design and performance approach will be shared by Danielle Petesic; and Lacoste’s responsible production strategies will be outlined by Raynald Anquet. Kering—one of the leading forces in the global luxury ecosystem with brands including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga—will discuss its nature-positive and measurable impact strategies through Caterina Tonda. ARMEDANGELS, known for radical transparency and ethical design, will be represented by Sarah Vollmer, while IKEA, a pioneer in circularity and reusable, scalable global strategies, will take part in a special Spotlight session with Calvin Woolley. EURATEX Director General Dirk Vantyghem will also speak during the CEO session, highlighting the crucial role of policy and industry associations in sector-wide transformation.
As part of ongoing international collaborations, the Netherlands will be represented by Friso Pietersen from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), and Finland by Marja-Liisa Permikangas from the Fashion and Textile Association (STJM). Christina Iskov, Impact Director at Global Fashion Agenda, and Jasmin Malik Chua, Climate & Labor Editor at Sourcing Journal—both prominent voices in the global sustainability agenda—will further strengthen the event’s international strategic dialogue.
“Sustainability Talks is an essential platform for building a collective roadmap”
İTHİB Chairperson Ahmet Öksüz emphasized: “The Turkish textile industry continues to stand at the center of this transformation, powered by its integrated structure, innovative technologies, and strong engineering capabilities. Sustainability Talks is an essential platform for sharing our sector’s vision, fostering collaboration, and building a collective roadmap with the entire value chain.”
Key panel themes of the 2025 program include:
Leaders Shaping the Transformation: CEO & Industry Perspectives on the Future of Sustainable Fashion
Transparency and Traceability: Building Trust Across the Textile Value Chain
Completing the Loop Together: Textile-to-Textile Recycling
Pathways to Net Zero: Decarbonizing the Textile Value Chain
Strategic Transformation in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles
Shaping Circularity: IKEA’s Global Perspective
