Join stakeholders from across the Nordic and Baltic countries in Riga on 7–8 October 2026 to help shape the future of the circular textile sector.
Meet the region’s key players in the transition to circular textiles in Riga at the Nordic-Baltic Textile Circularity Forum 2026.
Join the Nordic-Baltic textile dialogue as Nordic-Baltic Textile Circularity Forum 2026 brings together policymakers, businesses, researchers, and innovation actors from across the region in Riga on 7–8 October. Together, they will focus on solutions, collaboration, and the framework conditions needed for the transition to a circular textile sector.
On 7 October, the tExtended project takes centre stage. The programme will include insights into high-potential opportunities across the textile value chain, demonstrations of digital tools, and the key conditions needed to reduce textile waste in the EU by 80%.
On 8 October, the focus shifts to the Nordic-Baltic region. The programme will address the current state of textile circularity, feature a policy debate on EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility), and explore how to shape the Nordic-Baltic future of textile circularity.
The Nordic-Baltic Textile Transition Group is part of the dialogue. Members of the group will participate in both the opening panel and the closing discussion on the Nordic-Baltic way forward. Representing Lifestyle and Design Cluster, Betina Simonsen will take part in both panels, while Frederik Thrane will moderate the closing discussion.
On 9 October, the work continues as the steering group of the Nordic-Baltic Textile Transition Group and specially invited participants meet for a strategy session. The meeting will focus on developing future collaboration and new joint Nordic-Baltic initiatives.
If you work with textiles, the circular economy, or the development of the sector, we encourage you to join Nordic-Baltic Textile Circularity Forum 2026 and become part of the regional dialogue.
Read more and register for Nordic-Baltic Textile Circularity Forum 2026.
About Nordic-Baltic Textile Circularity Forum 2026
Nordic-Baltic Textile Circularity Forum 2026 brings together researchers, innovators, policymakers, businesses, NGOs, and practitioners working to accelerate the transition to circular textiles. The forum connects European innovation with Nordic-Baltic regional action and provides insights into current challenges, promising solutions, policy developments, and future priorities. Through expert presentations, discussions, demonstrations, and networking, the event creates a space for knowledge exchange, partnerships, and the exploration of practical ways to reduce textile waste and strengthen circular systems.
