Global Sourcing Expo Seminar Program is now Live

We invite you to review the official Seminar Program for our Sydney event, featuring prominent industry leaders presenting on a range of hot topics.

More than an Exhibition, the Global Sourcing Expo is your ticket to a front row seat amongst the best in industry. It's a place where industry leaders, experts and innovators come together to share the latest trends and strategies.

Attend “Ted-Talk” style workshops across the three days Tuesday 17 –??Thursday 19 June, and join MC and Features and Fashion News Director for Harper's BAZAAR Australia, Patty Huntington and a host of guest speakers, as we explore the latest fashion and supply chain trends, the future of retail, sustainability, AI, marketing and more!?Seminars are $40 + GST each, offering exclusive access to industry-leading insights.

THE GLOBAL SEMINAR SERIES LINE UP:

DAY 1 – Tuesday 17 June 2025

10:00 – 11:00 AM | Opening Address: Australian Retailers Association

The Australian Retailers Association kicks off the series, setting the stage for three-days of insightful discussions.

11:30 – 12:30 PM | Trends Panel: The Fall 2025 Show Season

Led by Patty Huntington, top local fashionexperts unpack some of the biggest trends from the fall 2025 runway season in New York, London, Milan and Paris. This session sheds light on key macro and micro trends shaping the global fashion landscape and much more!

1:30 – 2:30 PM | eCommerce with Purpose: Turning Online Sales into a Platform for Giving Back

Olivia Carr, Founder of SHHH SILK, explores the connection between eCommerce and social responsibility. Attend this session to discover strategies for embedding purpose at every stage of the journey.

3:00 – 4:00 PM | How to Communicate Sustainability to Consumers

How does your company communicate its sustainability efforts? Led by Dr Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne, Senior Lecturer at the Torrens University, this session focuses on communicating sustainable actions through the development of a sustainable development communications strategy. ?

DAY 2 – Wednesday 18 June 2025

10:00 – 11:00 AM | Future-Ready Marketing: Using AI to Boost Business

Founder of Social Media and Marketing Australia, Jenn Donovan takes us through one of the foremost topics in industry: AI. Uncover a range of must-know tips for AI-driven content creation, personalisation and data analysis as well as key ethical considerations. Learn how to integrate AI tools into your marketing strategy.

11:30 – 12:30 PM | The Unstoppable Rise of B Corp

Led by Rosanna Iacono, Co-founder & CEO of Growth Activists and joined by a group of industry experts, this session unpacks the B Corp movement that is transforming the business landscape, with over 9,500 companies certified globally. Find out more about what B Corp certification entails, its benefits and why so many companies are embracing it.

1:30 – 2:30 PM | Collaborate to Dominate: How Suppliers and Retailers Can Win Together

Discover how bold collaborations between suppliers and retailers can drive brand differentiation and business growth. Hosted by prominent author and global business advisor, Therese Tarlinton this session offers actionable strategies for designing impactful partnerships that boost visibility and sales.

3:00 – 4:00 PM | Navigating the New Sourcing Landscape: Field Lessons from Asia’s Manufacturing Evolution

With shifting global trade dynamics, sustainability mandates and technological advancements reshaping supply chains, this session led by Neale O’Connor, Associate Professor of La Trobe University, provides an expert analysis of sourcing trends in Asia and strategies for future-proofing production networks.

DAY 3 – Thursday 19 June 2025

10:00 – 11:00 AM | Sustainability: Your Secret Weapon for Cost Reduction and Market Leadership

Sustainability is more than a trend; it’s a strategic advantage that brings many benefits. Join Anaita Sarkar, Founder of Hero Packaging for an informative session about leveraging sustainable practices to cut costs, attract customers and build long-term brand loyalty.

11:30 – 12:30 PM | From Waste to Worth – Turning Textile Waste into Opportunity

How can discarded textiles become valuable assets? This discussion, with?Nehal Jain?and Yesha Patel,?Founders of After- will explore innovative collaborations and sustainability initiatives transforming textile waste into new opportunities for businesses and the environment.