The Global Fashion Summit, a premier international forum for sustainable fashion organized by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), will be hosted in China for the first time. The Global Fashion Summit: Shanghai Gala edition is set for 7 November 2024 during the China International Import Expo (CIIE). This event, co-presented by GFA and Chinamind Next, will convene local and international stakeholders for discussions on sustainability, complemented by a gala dinner.
Since its inception in Copenhagen in 2009, the Global Fashion Summit has been a key platform for addressing critical environmental, social, and ethical challenges in the fashion industry. The Shanghai edition will build on the theme from the Copenhagen Summit held in June, ‘Unlocking The Next Level, emphasizing the need for collaborative action and evidence-based progress to meet urgent sustainability goals.
As China is a major player in the global fashion industryaccounting for 31.6 per cent of global readymade garment exports in 2023, the Shanghai Gala will highlight China's crucial role in driving sustainable transformation. With the rapid growth of ultra-fast fashion and a booming luxury market, China’s influence on consumer behavior and industry trends is undeniable. The event aims to foster collaboration across the global fashion value chain, address pressing environmental and social issues, and promote innovative solutions.
The gala dinner will precede GFA's participation in CIIE on 8 November, where GFA CEO Federica Marchionni will present on the role of innovation and emerging technologies in achieving climate goals.
Marchionni emphasized the importance of mobilizing alliances across the global fashion ecosystem, stating that the Shanghai Gala marks a vital step toward a more sustainable future. Lynn Fu, CEO of Chinamind Next, highlighted the opportunities for Chinese and international brands to expand their presence and collaboration through the summit.
