5 (Very Good) Reasons Why You Need to Attend Leicester Made & Regions 

With just 30 days until Leicester Made & Regions (LM&R) on 24th April, now is the time to secure your place at the UK’s leading fashion manufacturing event. 

Why LM&R matters…

1. Power the UK Economy
Support British industry by connecting directly with UK manufacturers and suppliers driving regional growth.

2. Champion Homegrown Skills
Discover the craftsmanship and technical expertise that make UK production globally respected.

3. Cut Your Carbon Footprint
Shorter supply chains mean lower emissions – onshore production is a smarter, more sustainable choice.

4. Build on British Heritage
From heritage techniques to modern innovation, see how UK manufacturing is evolving for the future.

5. Navigate Global Uncertainty
With ongoing geopolitical pressures and supply chain disruption, there’s never been a better time to source closer to home.

Join industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers for a day of insight, collaboration, and opportunity at Leicester Made & Regions.

The strong line-up of industry experts will lead discussions and share insights and will include: 

• Jill Geoghegan – Editor, Drapers

• Joseph Mountain – Sustainability Manager, N Brown Group 

• Tamara Sender Ceron – Associate Principal Fashion Retail Research, Mintel 

• Suzanne Ellingham – Director, Source Fashion / Hyve Group 

• Shaunacy Burne, Corporate Donations Manager, Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd

• Emma Finamore – Features Editor, Drapers 

• Simon Platts – Co-Founder, SP&KO Responsible Sourcing & ESG Consultancy 

Additional speakers and industry leaders will be announced in the lead-up to the event. 

Leicester Made & Regions 24th April 2026 at The Venue, De Montfort University.

For more information on Leicester Made and Regions and to register to attend tap here.

For further information, exhibiting opportunities or press enquiries, please contact: beth@fashion-enter.com