Texhibition and Blue Black Texhibition seminar program - Shaping the Future: Knowledge, Trends, and Innovation on Stage

In the main Texhibition Istanbul series, WGSN trend expert Tamara Cloé Leguía opened with exclusive insights into the AW 2026 trends, followed by high-profile panels addressing key topics such as biomaterials and artificial intelligence as well as digitalization, carbon footprint reduction, and financing models. A special highlight this year was the first edition of “Zoom on Fashion Trends”, where fashion expert Anna Maroncelli provided sharp insights into upcoming style directions and market developments. Contributions from research, craftsmanship, and industry – from peace silk to advanced software solutions and investment strategies – showcased the many perspectives shaping the textile industry’s future.

Running in parallel, Blue Black Texhibition offered its own distinctive program dedicated to denim, covering the full spectrum of creativity and innovation in the sector. Seminars on denim trends and denim culture, panels exploring the dynamics of the U.S. market as well as washing technologies and sustainability, and an interactive workshop format brought designers, brands, and producers into close dialogue. The series concluded with a visionary session on digitizing Anatolian textures, which strikingly combined tradition with innovation in denim design.

Altogether, the seminar program merged expertise, inspiration, and networking – further cementing Texhibition Istanbul’s position as a platform actively shaping the future of the textile and denim industries.