AGENDA - CTF 2026
Tuesday May 26th
15:30 - 17:30
MMCF Multi-Stakeholder Forum hosted by Textile Exchange, Canopy, ZDHC, and FSC®
Separate registration and further participation details will follow, limited availability.
18:00 - 20:00
CTF Welcome Cocktail
Wednesday May 27th
09:30
Registration open
10:15
Welcome & Introduction
10:30
Sustainability on Hold? Fashion at Crossroads
The industry faces economic uncertainty, rising operational pressures, and increasing environmental impact. At the same time, stricter sustainability regulations are adding complexity. Although awareness and commitments are growing, real progress is slow as organizations prioritize short‑term performance and struggle with limited consumer follow‑through. This session will explore why this gap exists and what it takes for companies to move toward scalable, cost‑effective solutions that are easy for consumers to adopt and economically viable, turning sustainability into a strategic opportunity.
11:00
Collaboration as a Catalyst — Supply Chain Partnerships Driving Innovation
This segment shines a spotlight on the power of collaboration across the supply chain, showcasing partnerships that are pushing boundaries, accelerating impact, and reshaping what’s possible in the world of MMCFs. This session will also explore the broader role of collaboration as a driver of development, resilience, and industry transformation. What makes a partnership work? What slows it down? And how can we replicate success across the sector?
12:00
LUNCH
13:30
TBA
14:20
Panel: Traceability in MMCF's and The Role of Physical Tracers
Across the the textile and fashion industry, the push for credible, verifiable traceability has never been stronger. This panel examines the unique role physical tracers can play in strengthening trust and supporting claims around origin and sustainability, while also discussing where the industry stands today in terms of adoption and technical readiness. The panel will explore how physical tracer technologies can complement digital solutions and have the potential to close the final gap by enabling verification from pulp to finished product. Join us for an honest look at what challenges remain, and what collective action is needed to scale these solutions and bring robust, end‑to‑end traceability to reality.
15:10
COFFEE BREAK
15:40
ARMEDANGELS – Nature Over Oil: A Blueprint for Post-Fossil Fashion
Fashion still runs on oil. At ARMEDANGELS, synthetic polymers, including recycled ones, account for less than 2% of the total material mix. In this keynote, we share how fossil reduction became a strategic design rule, not a side project, and how MMCFs are used to replace synthetics in categories like outerwear, activewear and denim. A practical blueprint for brands ready to rethink their material systems.
Panel: Funding Innovation – Perspectives from Across the Investment Landscape
Innovation in materials and textiles is reshaping industries and creating new pathways for collaboration and impact. As these breakthroughs accelerate, understanding the funding mechanisms behind them becomes critical. This panel brings together diverse investment perspectives—from venture capital firms backing disruptive technologies, to traditional industrial players making strategic vertical investments, and NGO-driven funds prioritizing impact. Beyond exploring investment strategies, we’ll dive into what makes a company stand out: the qualities, innovations, and business models that attract capital and justify risk. Join us for an insightful discussion on how different stakeholders evaluate opportunities, balance financial returns with environmental impact, and shape the future of sustainable materials.
16:50
Closing Statement
Thursday – Friday May 28-29th
Field Trip to Södra, OnceMore® and TreeToTextile
Mörrum and Nymölla, Sweden
What participants will experience:
• Sustainable forestry practices in FSC- & PEFC-controlled Swedish forests
• How OnceMore® produces high-quality dissolving pulp from a blend of RCS-certified textile waste and certified wood from Södra
• TreeToTextile’s next-generation cellulose fiber, which combines attractive properties with affordability
• Hands-on exploration of fashion items already on the market using OnceMore® pulp, plus apparel and home textile samples crafted from TreeToTextile’s Nyense™ fiber
Submit your interest to join the field trip here: https://www.sodra.com/en/global/about-us/innovation/oncemore/field-trip/