DAY 0 Conference – Advancing Responsible Textiles Together

Before the doors of PERFORMANCE DAYS officially open, DAY 0 sets the stage for what truly matters: reflection, exchange, and real progress. This exclusive pre-show day invites industry professionals to pause, challenge the status quo, and rethink the way we work — from design to production and beyond.

Under the expert guidance of Bowie Miles, participants will experience a full day of practical insights, collaborative exchange, and actionable strategies designed for both business and everyday impact. The workshop focuses on one central question: Why is the tap still running – and how do we actually turn it off?

This is not a conference session – it is a working day. DAY 0 is designed as a fully interactive, collaborative workshop where learning happens through doing. Participants will work in small groups or pairs to map product life cycles, assess circularity impacts, and define concrete actions relevant to their professional roles, organisations, and personal decision-making. Through expert input, guided discussion, and hands-on activities, participants will explore the textile life cycle from fibre to finished product and beyond, identifying key impact hotspots and understanding why linear systems continue to dominate.

If you are ready to rethink how textiles are designed, produced, and kept in circulation, DAY 0 at PERFORMANCE DAYS is where that journey begins. JOIN US!