Made in Italy Textile Industry challenges and opportunities in a circular economy perspective: what’s next?

The textile industry is undergoing profound changes, accelerated by economic, environmental, technological, and geopolitical factors. In this fast-evolving landscape, the urgency to redesign traditional models is becoming clear. Circular Economy principles, traceability, and sustainable innovation are no longer optional - they are essential for resilience and competitiveness.

Key questions:

1. How can the Italian textile industry and its supply chain thrive in a global context where consolidation favors large players and puts smaller ones at risk?
2. What does it take to build an ethical, transparent, and traceable supply chain that aligns with both compliance and consumer expectations?
3. How can we accelerate digital transformation to ensure end-to-end traceability and data-driven decision making?
4. Is it still possible — and how — to foster stronger partnerships among brands, NGOs, producer associations, and institutions to drive systemic change?

The next frontier of Sustainability in textiles calls for bold innovation, regulatory alignment, and the adoption of new, regenerative circular business models. To explore these priorities, we invite leading experts and stakeholders to share insights and strategies on:

1. Evolving regulations and industry standards (EUDR, ESPR, CSDDD)
2. Sustainable and next-gen materials 
3. Ethical and fair labor practices across global supply chains
4. Scalable circular business models, like repair, rental, resale
5. Technological innovation and digital tools for full supply chain traceability

Session Chair

Eleonora Rizzuto, Founder & President AISEC, Chief Sustainability & Due Diligence Officer Bulgari/LVMH Group

Program

Introduction by the Chair

Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy Institutional Greetings

Camera della Moda
Carlo Capasa, President

ICESP Platform
Eleonora Foschi, ENEA - Fashion table of Regione Emilia Romagna

Studio Chiomenti
Guido Bellitti - Partner

Digital revolution
Rinaldo Rinaldi, Scientific Director of eP Summit, University of Florence 

Valerio Barberis, barberis & partners, Coordinator Agenda Urbana 2050 Comune di Brescia, Assessore Urbanistica, Ambiente, Economia Circolare Comune di Prato (2014-2024)
Alberto Improda, CEO Improda Studio Legale, President Centro Studi Cross Route Impresa

Attila Kiss, CEO Gruppo Florence
Jeremy Huynh, Environment Direction Louis Vuitton 
Alessandra Lobba, CSO Agnès B.
Michele Petrone, Gruppo HERA
Matteo Mantellassi, CEO Manteco SpA

Valeria Magnolsi JRC
Alfio Fontana, Humana

Discussion and closure by the Chairs