Announcing Threads of Tomorrow Industry Summit 2026!

We’re excited to announce that the Threads of Tomorrow Summit will take place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on Tuesday 16th June, 2026.

Building on the momentum of the Threads of Tomorrow report and the opportunities identified across Aotearoa’s fibre, textile, product and clothing sectors, the Summit will be a major national gathering dedicated to shaping the future of our industry to deliver lasting value for our communities, our economy, and our place.

Convened by Fashion & Textiles NZ (MFNZ) the one-day event will bring together leaders and visionaries from across the value chain, from fibre growers and textile producers to designers, manufacturers, innovators, researchers, policymakers and international partners.

Want to be part of this inaugural event?

Do you have an innovation you'd like to showcase, an exciting and bold story to tell, or simply want to attend? We'd love you to take part, and are seeking expressions of interest now.

Fill in our Expression of Interest form here, and we will get back to you.

Apply to showcase your product or brand in our Innovation Hub.


The Summit will explore:

  • The values and stories that set Aotearoa apart on the global stage
  • Innovation at every stage of the fibre-to-product system
  • How Aotearoa can strengthen local industry capability and future-ready manufacturing

  • Circular and regenerative models that support a thriving bioeconomy

  • How we can collaborate across sectors to unlock new value and opportunity

As global pressures, technological shifts and sustainability imperatives reshape the industry, this Summit offers a pivotal moment to come together, align on a shared narrative, and chart a bold course for the future.

More details, including speakers, programme and ticketing, will be released in early 2026.

For now, mark your calendars.

Aotearoa’s future of clothing, textiles and fibre begins here.