EXPAND, INNOVATE & CONNECT

BEYOND THE TREND

Thu, 08.10.26
10:00 - 17:00

The new inspiration event for fashion retailers

BEYOND THE TREND

Th 08 October 2026
10:00 - 17:00

NEW EVENT

On Thursday, 8 October 2026, CAST and Textilia are joining forces to present an exciting new event.

The retail landscape is changing faster than ever. Will you continue to compete, or will you choose to innovate?

Beyond the Trend is the new inspiration event for fashion retailers. Together with industry experts including Jan Agelink, Studio Anneloes, and Isolde Delanghe, we'll take a deep dive into the future of retail.

Don't miss this exclusive inaugural edition and take the next step in growing your business.

PROGRAMME

Thursday, 8 October 2026

10:00 Arrival & Registration
10:30 Kick-off
11:00 Business Case • Studio Anneloes
11:45 Trends • Jan Agelink
12:30 Lunch Break
13:15 Mode Unie • Isolde Delanghe
14:00 Break-out Sessions:

  • Developments in Legislation • GS1 Netherlands

  • The Future of Inventory Management • SKUU

  • Colours & Materials • Colour Confessions



    16:00 Closing event
    16:15 Networking Drinks

LINE-UP:

  • JAN AGELINK
    Trend Forecaster
    Jan Agelink is a trend forecaster and creative consultant with extensive experience in the fashion and lifestyle industry. He translates societal developments and consumer trends into actionable insights for brands and retailers.

  • JURRIAAN (CEO) & VERA (CREATIVE)
    Studio Anneloes
    Together, Jurriaan and Vera combine commercial expertise with creative vision, forming a powerful duo behind the continued growth and brand development of Studio Anneloes.

  • ISOLDE DELANGHE
    Mode Unie
    Isolde Delanghe is Director of Mode Unie, the Belgian trade association for independent fashion retailers. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of the retail and fashion industry, she represents and supports the interests of fashion entrepreneurs on a daily basis.

  • GS1 Nederland
    Developments in legislation

  • SKUU
    The future of inventory management

  • Colour Confessions
    Colours & materials

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