Leicester Made and Regions 2026: Industry Day

Championing the Future of UK Manufacturing

Join us on Friday 24th April 2026 for the Industry Day of Leicester Made and Regions 2026 — the UK’s leading celebration of manufacturing excellence, innovation, and ethical production. This is the essential annual gathering for manufacturers, retailers, buyers, sourcing teams, innovators, educators, and policy drivers shaping the future of British-made product.

Hosted at The Venue@DMU, Leicester, the event unites the very best of the UK’s manufacturing regions under one roof, highlighting innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, and skills.

Why Attend Industry Day?

• A Day Curated for Manufacturing and Retail Leaders
• Meet UK manufacturers from all regions - Apparel, Textiles, Knitters, Dyers, and Trimming suppliers
• Discover innovations in digital fashion, circularity, and sustainable materials
• Attend expert-led panels including Unlocking Innovation in the Apparel Industry
• Hear from Keynote speakers leading changing within the Industry of Retail, Manufacturing, Innovation and Sustainability
• Network with CEOs, founders, sourcing specialists, and industry changemakers
• Explore live demonstrations in stitching, 3D design, repair, digital production, and new-generation manufacturing

Event Vision

To champion the future of UK manufacturing by uniting industry, innovation, and creativity under one roof. Leicester Made & Regions 2026 celebrates the excellence of British craftsmanship, connecting manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to showcase the power, potential, and pride of products made ethically and sustainably in the UK.

Event Mission

Our mission is to drive collaboration across the entire supply chain, from factory floor to fashion floor. Through thought-provoking panels, live demonstrations, and opportunities to buy directly from UK makers.

Leicester Made & Regions 2026 aims to:

• Promote UK manufacturing as ethical, sustainable, and commercially competitive.
• Inspire innovation and investment in home-grown production.
• Empower education and skills development for the next generation of makers.
• Support creative and community enterprise through visibility, connection, and celebration.

Together, we’re building a national movement that puts British design, manufacturing, and sustainability at the heart of a thriving circular economy.

Who Should Attend?

• Manufacturers & suppliers
• Retail & brand sourcing teams
• Product development & technical teams
• Fashion and textile innovators
• Sustainability and ethics professionals
• Education providers and training organisations
• Local authorities, policy leads, and regional growth partners

Event Details

📅 Friday 24 April 2026

📍 The Venue@DMU, 20 Western Blvd, Leicester LE2 7BU

⏰ 10:00–19:00

Manufacturer Stand Enquiries Welcome, please email [email protected] for more details.

Be Part of the Future of UK Manufacturing

Demand for UK-made product has never been stronger. Join us for a day that celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainable growth, and discover how our manufacturing regions can shape the next decade.

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Host or Publisher Fashion Capital