Celebrate 10 Years of Excellence

Anniversary Jubilee of the Global Sustainable Fashion Week

• September 14–15–16, 2026 | Online International B2B Matchmaking Program: Running directly on the official b2match platform to connect cross-border buyers, sustainable brand owners, supply chain investors, and circular manufacturing executives. ⇒ B2B Registration ⇐
• Wednesday,  September 16, 2026 | The Maple & Sustainable Luxury Salon — Official Canadian Opening VIP Program, Press Conference & Live Musical Performance: A high-prestige, strict invitation-only opening launch reserved exclusively for the attending diplomatic corps and international press syndicates.

• Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Grand International Jubilee Eco-Fashion Runway Gala: Our premier flagship international showcase presenting curated heritage and circular collections from elite European, Asian, and Transatlantic sustainable designers, featuring a special celebration and runway presentation of the Winner of the II. International Circular Fashion Contest.
  
  Doors Open & Protocol Registration: 18:30 (6:30 PM)
  Runway Gala Commences: 19:00 (7:00 PM)
  Venue & Entrance: Central Library of Budapest – Wenckheim Palace. Main guest entry is strictly located via the historic Palace Gate (Díszkapun keresztül): 1088 Budapest, Szabó Ervin tér 1.

• Friday, September 18,2026 | International Conference & Interactive Strategic Debate with “Reverse Panel” Finale: A comprehensive “Synthesis” of our decade-long expertise, expanding far beyond traditional fashion to focus on industrial digitalization, ESG regulatory compliance, global supply chain cybersecurity, and the European Union’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) mandates. Instead of traditional presentations, this session features a dynamic onstage dialogue followed by an innovative “Reverse Panel” where experts step into the audience to actively question international rectors, diplomats, and buyers on their field preparedness and professional opinions.

  Dedicated Speaker & VIP Registration: 09:00 AM (Mandatory file pre-loading on servers)
  General Public Registration: 09:30 AM
  Conference Official Opening Tracks: 10:00 AM to approximately 17:00 (5:00 PM)
  Venue & Entrance: Grand Assembly Hall of Budapest City Hall (Díszterem) — 1052 Budapest, Városház utca 9-11.

PROGRAM

09:30 – 10:00 | REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:00 – 10:45 | WELCOME PROTOCOL & OPENING KEYNOTES

• 10:00 – 10:10 | Presidential Opening & Welcome Address

  Speaker: Gabriella Mányi-Walek, President of the National Fashion League Hungary Association & GSFW Founder, officially opening the 10th Anniversary GSFW Jubilee Conference, welcoming international delegates, rectors, and dignitaries.

• 10:10 – 10:20 | Welcome Remarks by the City Host (Invited Guest / Under Invitation)

  Speaker: H.E. Gergely Karácsony (or the designated Representative of the Capital), Mayor of Budapest, presenting the Opening Address on behalf of the Municipality of Budapest.

• 10:20 – 10:30 | Institutional Welcome Note

  Speaker: Ágnes Kovácsné Koreny, Director General of the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library (FSZEK), welcoming delegates on behalf of the majestic Wenckheim Palace, the proud host venue of the 10th Anniversary GSFW Eco-Fashion Runway Gala.

• 10:30 – 10:45 |  Patron’s Address & Opening Keynote: “The Fabric of Heritage and Sustainability”

  
  Speaker: H.E. Shri Anshuman Gaur, Ambassador of India to Hungary (Event High Patron), focusing on traditional Indian textile craftsmanship, circular economy, and international cultural-economic synergy.

10:45 – 13:00 | BLOCK I: THE TWIN TRANSITION – DIGITAL TRUST, AI ETHICS & EU COMPLIANCE

• 10:45 – 11:30 | STRATEGIC REVERSE PANEL: “Twin Transition: Digital Ecosystems & Ethical Compliance in Fashion”

Panel Moderator: Balázs Mányi (Honorary Assoc. Prof. – NKE / VP of MIEF / CEO of CertEdgeAI)

Key Expert Interveners:

• 11:30 – 11:45 | Interactive Q&A and Research Highlight (TBC – Pending Visa)

  • • Special Intervention: Muhammad Fawad Noori (GSFW Board Member, Manager R&D at NAQASHI Official – Pakistan)

    • Topic: “AI Meets Sustainability: Creating Smarter, Circular, and Low-Waste Fashion Ecosystems”

• 11:45 – 12:00 | Short Morning Coffee and Energy Boost with Fittness Shake 

   12:00 – 12:45 | INDIVIDUAL EXPERT PRESENTATIONS (15 mins per speaker)

• 12:00 | Éva-Cecília Sólyom (Fashion designer and independent researcher – Hungary/Romania)

“The EU Green Claims and Greenwashing – Verification Gaps, Customer Trust, and the Role of Blockchain”

• 12:15 | Nils Bader (Founder, German Green Product Award & Director, Normina European Compliance Centre – Germany)

„Trends we discover on the awards & normina.eu platforms regarding learning formats related to EU compliance

• 12:30 – 12:45 | István Pesti-Farkas (Senior Procurement & Sustainability Professional, Ericsson, Hungary)

„Cross-Industry Lessons in Sustainability: What an ICT Company Can Offer the Fashion Industry”

• 12:45 – 13:30 | Sustainable Lunch Break & Networking

13:30 – 14:45 | BLOCK II: CIRCULAR VALUE CHAINS, DESIGN EFFICIENCY & TEXTILE INNOVATION

Session Facilitated by: Fanni Rohonczi

• 13:30 | Keynote Address: Giusy Bettoni (Founder & CEO, C.L.A.S.S. Eco Hub – Milan)

“InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S.”

• 13:45 | Dr. Lis Suarez Visbal (Circular Economy Scholar & Faculty Representative, Utrecht University – Netherlands)

“Inclusive Circular Business Practices: Towards a transformative textile and apparel value chain. Evidence from three countries’ case studies”

• 14:00 | Natasha Zahodnik (Founder & Circular Economy Director, The RWRK Collective – Canada)

„Editorial Styling and Textile Waste: The Hidden Costs”

• 14:15 | Dr. Bahareh Zamani (International Carbon Footprint Lifecycle Assessment & Textile Sustainability Expert – Germany)

“Focus: Carbon Footprint Lifecycle Assessment in Textile Supply Chains”

• 14:30 | Silvia Zancarli (Corporate Innovation Manager & Business Developer, EIT Manufacturing South – EU Innovation Hub, Milan)

“Focus: Driving Manufacturing Innovation in the European Textile Sector”

• 14:45 – 15:00 | Q&A Session for Block II (Audience Questions)
• 15:00 – 15:15 | Short Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break

15:15 – 16:30 | BLOCK III: TECH-HERITAGE INTEGRATION & PARADIGM SHIFTS IN EDUCATION

Session Facilitated by: Fanni Rohonczi

• 15:15 | Chung-Ching Lu (Professor of Digital Fashion Innovation & 3D Technology, Fu Jen Catholic University – Taiwan)

“The Transformative Journey of Traditional Denim in Taiwan: A Holistic Synthesis of Heritage, Innovation, and Sustainability”

• 15:30 | Dr. Kadian A. Gosler (Independent Design Researcher, KDN Research & Design Atelier – UK/New York)

“Designing the Future of Intimacy: Synthesising Heritage, Technology, and Lingerie”

• 15:45 | Dr. Eszter Tóth & Dr. Zsuzsanna Trón (Assistant Professors, University of Debrecen – Hungary)

“Educating the Future: Addressing the Impacts of Fast Fashion through Education”

• 16:00 | Natacha Lallemand (International Academic Liaison & Coordinator, École Duperré, Cumulus Association – France)

“Focus: International Academic Collaboration for Circular Design”

• 16:15 – 16:30 | Q&A Session for Block III (Audience Questions)

16:30 – 16:40 | CLOSING REMARKS

• Summary & Farewell Address: Gabriella Mányi-Walek, GSFW Founder & President

• Friday, September 18, 2026 |The Rhythm of Saree: A celebration of Traditional Indian Textiles, Attire and Classical Dance. Organised by the National Fashion League Hungary Association and GSFW in high cooperation with the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre of Embassy of India, Budapest. 

  • • Date & Time: Friday, September 18, 2026 | 19:00 (7:00 PM)
    • Venue: Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre – Embassy of India (1025 Budapest, Búzavirág utca 14.)
    • Admission: Strictly by Invitation Only (Exclusive for GSFW VIP Guests, Diplomats, and International Delegates)
    • Evening Program: Welcome Protocol: Opening remarks by H.E. Ambassador Shri Anshuman Gaur and VIP dignitaries. Traditional Indian Attire & Saree Showcase: A curated runway presentation featuring breathtaking traditional saris, heritage textiles, and magnificent authentic garments representing India’s rich craftsmanship. Classical Indian Dance Performance: An immersive live performance by professional Indian dancers, weaving cultural storytelling through rhythmic movements.