Drapers Future of Fashion – the must-attend event dedicated to technology and innovation – is back for 2026 and is free to attend for brands and retailers for the first time. Business models, customer expectations and new technologies are rapidly changing in today’s complex economic environment. Despite the challenges, these conditions often pave the way for innovation. Drapers Future of Fashion is a one-day conference and networking event taking place on 20 May at 155 Bishopsgate in London, bringing together industry experts in fashion retail to focus on the role of cutting-edge technology and innovation. The event examines the key disruptors, trends and topics driving transformation within the sector. Register your interest in attending now. In 2026 this event will be co-located with the Drapers Social Summit, which is focused on how fashion retailers and brands can harness social and influencer channels to build loyal and long-lasting communities. Drapers Social Summit will be accessible to anyone attending Drapers Future of Fashion, and you can find out more here. Contact Drapers commercial director Victoria Clubley for partnership opportunities.
Overview
Drapers Future of Fashion is a full-day event centered on technology and innovation in fashion retail. For 2026, attendance is free to fashion retailers and brands, and the program will be co-located with the Drapers Social Summit to foster broader networking opportunities across two linked communities.
Key aspects
- Full-day conference and networking format focused on tech and innovation in fashion retail. [1]
- Free to attend for brands and retailers in 2026. [1]
- Co-location with Drapers Social Summit to explore social and influencer strategies for building communities. [3][1]
- Event date and venue: 20 May, 155 Bishopsgate, London. [1]
In 2026 this event will be co-located with the Drapers Social Summit, which is focused on how fashion retailers and brands can harness social and influencer channels to build loyal and long-lasting communities. Drapers Social Summit will be accessible to anyone attending Drapers Future of Fashion.
Format and opportunities
The program emphasizes unparalleled networking and collaborative sessions, with opportunities to hear from visionaries and leaders driving transformation in the sector. Participants can expect hands-on “collab” sessions and discussions on the technologies and trends shaping the future of fashion retail.
[1]Unparalleled networking opportunities: You can connect with visionaries, innovators and leaders from the fashion industry who are committed to making a difference. Hands-on “collab” sessions.
Participation and contact
Registration is open for interested attendees, with free access for brands and retailers. For partnership opportunities, contact Victoria Clubley, Drapers commercial director.
[1]Author’s summary
Future-facing fashion event, free for brands/retailers in 2026, unites tech-led insights with collab-driven networking; co-located with a social summit to amplify community-building in fashion retail.
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