DAY 0 Conference – Advancing Responsible Textiles Together

Under the headline “In Nature, there is no Waste”, we challenge the way our industry operates and ask the tough but necessary questions. Where does waste really begin? How can we reduce — or even eliminate — it? And most importantly: What can we learn from nature? Because nature shows us how it’s done. Nothing is wasted. Everything has a role and returns to the system. It’s a perfect cycle. So why do we still accept waste as part of our industry? This year’s DAY 0 invites you to rethink the entire concept of waste. To step back, question old habits, and explore how circularity can become a real, practical part of our daily work.

The heart of the day is the Interactive Lab, led by two trusted industry voices. Bowie Miles brings over 20 years of hands-on experience across the textile value chain and has a unique talent for cutting through the complexity of sustainability. Alongside her is Charles Ross — well-known moderator of the PERFORMANCE DAYS Expert Talks and a familiar face when it comes to asking the critical questions that matter. Together, they will guide participants through an intensive, action-focused day that moves beyond theory towards practical, measurable change. With real-world examples, inspiring discussions, and space for reflection, DAY 0 offers the perfect opportunity to reset our thinking — right before two days of innovation at PERFORMANCE DAYS.