5 Reasons to Attend Manchester Made & Regions 2026 4th November 2026
15-10-2026
Behind the scenes, plans are taking shape for Manchester Made & Regions 2026, with confirmed industry speakers joining the agenda and more announcements coming in the weeks ahead.
Fashion-Enter Ltd is proud to co-host this free, one-day event with Source Fashion and the Apparel & Textile Manufacturers Federation (ATMF) on Wednesday 4th November 2026. Bringing together brands, retailers, manufacturers and industry leaders, the event will explore how UK fashion and textile production can work commercially for more businesses.
Why Attend?
1. Meet UK Manufacturers and Discover Local Production
Connect with British fashion and textile manufacturers, explore their capabilities and uncover opportunities to bring production closer to home.
2. Understand the Realities of UK Manufacturing
Explore pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), lead times and production capacity to make more informed sourcing decisions.
3. Build Valuable Industry Connections
Meet potential suppliers, clients and collaborators, strengthen existing relationships and open doors to new regional business opportunities.
4. Explore Smarter, More Resilient Supply Chains
Discover how localised sourcing and on-shoring could support supply-chain resilience, sustainability and regional economic growth.
5. Hear Directly from Industry Experts
Gain insights from influential voices across fashion, textiles, manufacturing and sourcing, discussing the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of UK production.
Confirmed Speakers Include…
Jess Power – Chair of The Textile Institute
Jess Power brings extensive expertise across fashion and textiles, education, engineering, health and business. Recognised for her research, innovation and contribution to education and policy development, Jess has received prestigious accolades including National Teaching Fellow and Advance HE Principal Fellow. Appointed Chair of The Textile Institute in 2023, she continues to champion innovation, skills development and collaboration across the global textile community.
Isatou Ndure – Senior Reporter, Just Style
Isatou Ndure covers the global apparel industry for Just Style, reporting on sourcing strategy, supply chains, manufacturing and sustainability. Through conversations with business leaders and industry experts, she explores the challenges facing brands and suppliers and the wider developments shaping the sector.
More speakers and agenda announcements will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Manchester Made & Regions is free to attend and will take place Wednesday 4th November 2026 at Manchester Hall tap here to find out more and book your free place.
