Fashion [Un]Bound
15 October 2026, The Forum, Leadenhall
The fashion industry is entering an era of endless possibility. New generation technologies – from AI to VR – and circular business models are opening up new avenues of opportunity.
UK fashion brands and retailers – who trailblazed e-commerce in the 2000s and re-commerce in the 2010s – once again have the chance to take a leadership position.
The way consumers are shopping and engaging with brands is undergoing a revolution; personalised experiences, live shopping, social shopping, blended new and pre-loved purchasing, private clubs and special events are all now integral parts of the retail mix.
Add to that sky-high expectations when it comes to deliveries, communication and service, and it’s clear retail is once again in the midst of a seismic shift as the 2020s hit the mid-point.
This one-day summit will examine how retailers can best exploit new technologies to drive both growth and efficiencies, and how they can respond to today’s consumers changing behaviour and exacting expectations.
Leading industry speakers will participate in a range of interviews, presentations and panel discussions in the inspiring setting of one of London’s most desirable new venues. Guests will not only benefit from the insights presented on stage, but also from the high-level networking with their peers.
Provisional Agenda
8.15am Arrivals & Light Breakfast
9.10am Expert Panel
Logistics: Building a platform for success
Speakers:
Robert Kiewik, Director of Sales, Bleckmann
Additional speaker TBC
10.10am Retail Panel
Circular Creativity: Redefining the Value of Objects
Speakers:
Suzie de Rohan Willner, CEO, Toast
Jessica Smulders-Cohen, Repair Specialist, Toast
Hannah Refaat, Artist & Designer
10.35am Interview
Resale: From Niche to Necessity – How Pre-loved and Repair is Powering Growth
Speakers:
Josephine Philips, Founder & CEO, SOJO
Charlotte Staerk, Founder & CEO, The Handbag Clinic
11.00am Insights
Beyond the Hype: Practical AI for Ecommerce
Speaker: Alex Vaidya, Founder & CEO, StoryStream
11.30am Coffee & Networking
12.00pm In Focus
Modern heritage: the evolution of Jigsaw
Speaker: Tikki Godley, Managing Director, Jigsaw
12.30pm Retail Panel
Flipping the Script: What Fashion Can Learn From a New Generation of Distruptors
Speakers:
Ginny Seymour, CEO, ALIGNE
Scott Shashua, Owner & Managing Director, The Couture Club
Will Coulton, Co-founder, Rise & Fall
1.00pm Lunch & Networking
2.00pm Retail Panel
Creativity and conscience: building new British brand icons
Speakers:
Tom Broughton, CEO, Cubitts
Karen Peacock, Chief Creative Officer, Albaray
Kirstie Di Stazio, Chief Commercial Officer, Albaray
2.25pm In Focus
Topshop & Topman: The Reboot of a Retail Icon
Speaker:
Moses Rashid, Global Marketing Director, Topshop & Topman
2.50pm In Focus
H&M: How the Global Giant is Captivating a UK Audience with Culture, Collaboration and Curated Stores
Speaker:
Karen O’Rourke, Managing Director, UK & IE, H&M
3.15pm In Focus
Superdry & Co: The Reinvention of a British Fashion Powerhouse
Speaker:
Julian Dunkerton, Founder & CEO, Superdry & Co
3.40pm In Conversation
A New Blueprint for Purpose-led Retail
Speaker:
Mary Portas, Retail Expert, Author, Activist and Founder of Portas Consultancy
4.10pm Drinks & Networking
5.30pm Close
View your full speaker line up here.
Our 2026 Summit speaker programme is now full. If you would like to discuss future speaker opportunities, please email lauretta.roberts@theindustry.fashion
Please note: while we will make best efforts to deliver the published programme, timings of sessions and speakers may be subject to change in the lead up to the event.