1 Global Sourcing Seminars – Melbourne 2026
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Enhance your visit by attending the Global Sourcing Seminar Series taking place across the three days of the event.
Each year we welcome a line-up of industry experts to help you navigate the world of global sourcing and build your knowledge. Each session is one hour in duration and tickets cost $40 +gst per session.
The 2026 Seminar Program will be launched soon. Stay tuned by following us on Instagram or Facebook!
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Melbourne 2025 Program
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Future-Ready Marketing: Using AI to Boost Business
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Future-Ready Marketing: Using AI to Boost Business
We aim to equip marketing professionals with the skills to integrate artificial intelligence into their content strategies. Key areas to be covered include:
- AI in Marketing: Understanding AI’s role in modern marketing
- AI Tools: Exploring AI-driven content creation tools
- Personalisation: Leveraging AI for personalised content
- Data Analysis: Utilising AI for consumer data insights
- Ethical Considerations: Discussing responsible AI use in marketing
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[ult_team img_hover_eft=”” team_member_align_style=”left” social_icon_effect=”” title_text_typography=”” name=”Jude Kingston, Founder/Director” title_box_padding=”padding:0px;” pos_in_org=”Australian Fashion Advisory and Mind your Fashion” image=”id^7682|url^https://www.chinatextiles.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jude-kingston.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^jude-kingston|description^null”]
Sourcing, Selling, Sustainability & Scaling – Empowering Fashion Entrepreneurs
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Join us for an in-depth seminar tailored for fashion industry professionals and designers seeking to strengthen their business foundations and drive long-term success. This comprehensive session explores the four essential pillars of modern fashion entrepreneurship: sourcing, selling, sustainability, and scaling. We’ll unpack sustainable practices that are both environmentally responsible and commercially viable, and guide participants on how to scale operations, expand into new markets, and build brand equity. Key Takeaways:
- Smart sourcing strategies for quality and sustainability
- Sales approaches for digital, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer models
- Building a brand with ethical and environmental impact
- Scaling through systems, partnerships, and market expansion
- Real-world case studies and practical frameworks
This is a must-attend for fashion designers, startups, and retailers ready to evolve with purpose and profitability.[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
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The Sustainable Packaging Revolution: Insights from a Global Pioneer
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The Sustainable Packaging Revolution: Insights from a Global Pioneer
Robert Lockyer is the founder and Chief Client Officer at UK-based Delta Global, a leading sustainable luxury packaging solutions company that is changing the way businesses and consumers interact with premium retail products, which has worked with some of the world’s best-known fashion and retail brands including Net-A-Porter, Zimmermann, Russell & Bromley, Lane Crawford and Tom Ford.
In this session we will look at the rise and rise of sustainable packaging in the fashion and beauty space; the challenges and opportunities for Australian brands, which now account for a significant part of Delta Global’s business; how to get started on transitioning to sustainable packaging; circularity and how to better address source and waste management issues; connecting the dots on packaging and consumer loyalty; the role of technology, notably AI, in supply chain management through the company’s Delta Global Intelligence division; Delta Global’s bespoke innovation services, products and materials; and the imperative of carbon tracking in the face of growing government regulation.[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
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Growth, eCommerce and AI in Fashion
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Growth, eCommerce and AI in Fashion
This conversation brings together four industry leaders to explore the strategies shaping the future of fashion and lifestyle brands.
The discussion will span sourcing, go-to-market execution, scaling through eCommerce, and the rapid adoption of AI, blending Elizabeth Formosa’s decades of strategic growth and leadership expertise, Kelly Slessor’s digital and AI insights, Christina Exie’s product, sourcing, and brand development experience, and Elizabeth Jones’ global merchandising and brand growth expertise across leading fashion eCommerce businesses.
Whether you’re a startup or an established brand, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies and inspiration to scale and strengthen your business in today’s fast-moving market. The session will conclude with audience Q&A, offering the chance to ask questions directly to the speakers.
Elizabeth Formosa (Founder, Fashion Equipped) with Kelly Slessor (Founder, The Ecommerce Tribe & Tribe Gen AI), Christina Exie (Co-Founder, Stacked Studio), and Elizabeth Jones (General Manager, Merchandise & Brand, Scanlan Theodore).[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
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Australian Retail – Performance, Trends and Outlook
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Australian Retail – Performance, Trends and Outlook
Join Chris Rodwell, CEO, Australian Retailers Association (ARA) as he examines the latest retail industry developments and customer insights to paint a picture of what 2026 has in store. This presentation is your guide to navigating the dynamic Australian retail landscape, providing essential knowledge for industry professionals. Gain a strategic advantage by understanding key retail metrics, emerging trends and expert forecasts.[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
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Revolutionizing the Digital Workspace: How AI is Transforming End-User Computing
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Revolutionizing the Digital Workspace: How AI is Transforming End-User Computing
You will learn insights into the direction that AI is leading us, what’s exciting, concerning, and where the PC fits into the conversation:
- AI chat bots and people’s overreliance on them – How much trust should we put in ChatGPT?
- What are we discovering about AI chat bots in education and learning?
- How much energy do these LLMs use?
- Why AI on the PC? Who does it benefit?
- The future of AI compute at the edge
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Transforming Cotton Supply Chains: Driving Impact from Farm to Fashion
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Transforming Cotton Supply Chains: Driving Impact from Farm to Fashion
Highlighting the incredibly important role that supply chain actors play in supporting Better Cotton’s work as we continue to evolve to meet the needs of the industry and global farming communities. Better Cotton’s certification and traceability efforts can only succeed through open dialogue and large-scale collaboration. Connecting both ends of the supply chain will remain a vital tool in advancing our shared sustainability goals.[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
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Sustainability drivers in Supply Chain and Logistics from a tech perspective
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Sustainability drivers in Supply Chain and Logistics from a tech perspective
This session explores how technology is revolutionising supply chain and logistics to enhance sustainability. It highlights key innovations and their role in reducing environmental impact, optimising resources, and fostering a greener future for the industry. Data-Driven Efficiency: Leveraging AI and analytics to reduce waste and optimise resource utilisation. Green Logistics: Adopting eco-friendly transport solutions like electric vehicles and route optimisation. Circular Supply Chains: Implementing tech-enabled recycling and reuse models for sustainable operations.[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
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Taking Your Brand to the World: The Power of PR
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Taking Your Brand to the World: The Power of PR
Insights from leading Australian fashion publicist Marie-Claude Mallat who works with some of the world’s biggest fashion brands. Hear her expert insights into what makes fashion PR tick, how it supports brand growth and identity by connecting with media, celebrities, influencers and consumers and fascinating case studies with MCMPR clients who include Zimmermann, Net-A-Porter, Burberry, Loewe, Acne Studios, Tods, Oroton, Paspaley and Bassike.
She has been part of the Zimmermann journey since Australia’s biggest international fashion success story was co-founded by Nicky and Simone Zimmermann in 1991 out of a tiny stall at Sydney’s Paddington Markets, co-piloting its growth every step of the way to its blockbuster status today with almost 80 boutiques across Australia, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, China and the Caribbean.[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
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Beyond the Cart: 2025 Online Shopping Trends You Can’t Ignore
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Beyond the Cart: 2025 Online Shopping Trends You Can’t Ignore
Cross-border shopping is on the rise as international shipping improves and brands localise for global customers. Consumers are also leaning towards sustainability and ethical shopping, with brands that prioritise eco-friendly practices gaining a competitive edge. Personalisation continues to grow, with AI offering tailored shopping experiences.
Mobile shopping is surging, with smartphones expected to drive the majority of online purchases. Retailers are focusing on optimising mobile experiences, with digital wallets and contactless payments becoming the norm.
Social platforms are emerging as shopping hubs, with users making purchases directly from Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Influencers play a key role in driving sales, while peer reviews and social proof are more influential than ever.[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
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AI-Powered Search Changes the Game: Is Your Business Ready?
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AI-Powered Search Changes the Game: Is Your Business Ready?
Google search is changing how we engage with finding products and services. Now, with Artificial Intelligence experiences becoming a new norm for users, search becomes a two-way conversation. We’ll explore why organic search is still alive and how its evolution is reshaping the landscape, focusing on what you need to do to stay relevant and be seen with tactics that work.[/us_popup][us_separator size=”custom” height=”1rem”]
[ult_team img_hover_eft=”” team_member_align_style=”left” social_icon_effect=”” title_text_typography=”” name=”H.E. Mr. Yohannes Jatmiko Heru Prasetyo” pos_in_org=”Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne” title_box_padding=”padding:0px;” image=”id^6007|url^https://www.chinatextiles.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/global-sourcing-seminars.png|caption^null|alt^global sourcing seminars|title^global sourcing seminars|description^null”]
Indonesia: Sustainable Sourcing Hub for Textiles, Apparel, and Beyond
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Indonesia: Sustainable Sourcing Hub for Textiles, Apparel, and Beyond
This session will highlight Indonesia’s strengths as a reliable and competitive sourcing partner for Australia and the global market, with a special focus on textiles, apparel, footwear, and homewares. The Indonesian Ambassador to Australia will deliver a keynote address on Indonesia’s strategic role in global supply chains, followed by insights from government and industry representatives.
The discussion will cover sustainability practices, traceability, and certification, as well as success stories of Australian buyers sourcing from Indonesia. The session will demonstrate how Indonesia combines cultural richness with business readiness, supported by government initiatives such as IA-CEPA and the “MSMEs Go Export” program, ensuring that Indonesian products are competitive, sustainable, and scalable for international markets.[/us_popup]
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