Small rooms. Real work. The conversations that change how you operate.
Our events are deliberately small. Not everything is about technology. This is about running a fashion business efficiently, compliantly and profitably, and leaving with things you can actually use.
Not a conference. Not a trade show.
We run multiple small groups in parallel so that conversations stay focused and attendees genuinely get to know each other as the day goes on. The day scales without losing intimacy.
Operational clarity
Sessions cover compliance, supply chain, costing, product data and technology selection. You leave knowing what to prioritise and why.
The right people in the room
Senior operations, product and compliance professionals from growth-stage fashion and lifestyle brands. Small enough to have real conversations.
The why and the how
Every topic pairs the business case with practical demonstration. Not slides about strategy, but working tools shown on screen and honest discussion about what it takes to implement.
FBO26
A full day dedicated to the decisions that shape how fashion and lifestyle brands operate. Compliance and regulatory readiness. Supply chain qualification. Costing and margin protection. Product data architecture. Technology selection. Each topic is covered in focused, small-group sessions that run in parallel, giving more depth across the day without requiring a bigger room.
Not everything relates to a technology solution. FBO26 is about running a business operation efficiently, effectively and compliantly, whilst ensuring that every element contributes to profit and sustainable growth. The format mixes the business case with practical demonstration: the why with the how.
The Operational Edge
In February, we brought together representatives from some of the UK's most forward-thinking fashion and lifestyle product brands for a day at the Odeon Luxe in London. The format was simple: live technology demonstrations shown on a private cinema screen, paired with honest discussion about the operational challenges those tools address. The day mixed the why with the how, the business case for change alongside working tools that deliver it.
"It was a really interesting and great day that led to discussions amongst the team of how to improve processes further."
Kate Henning, ME+EM
Relevance 10/10 · Value 10/10 · Would recommend 10/10
"Product passport was a challenge we have already been looking at and something I can definitely see us exploring further."
Ryan Ralphs, Liverpool FC
Relevance 9/10 · Value 9/10 · Would recommend 10/10
"I am most interested in the DPP tool and the SureTariff tool. Would like to follow up on costs."
Louisa Cronin, Curvy Kate
Relevance 10/10 · Value 10/10 · Would recommend 10/10
"A great day and eye-opening presentation of opportunities to improve efficiency."
Helen Phillips, Perfect Moment
Relevance 9/10 · Value 8/10 · Would recommend 8/10
"Having a centralised tech stack covering several areas we need to minimise cost and speed things up is possible."
Felix Weaver, Nudge
Relevance 8/10 · Value 9/10 · Would recommend 10/10
"Very insightful. Every new feature looked interesting and well built."
Dan Hogg, Margaret Howell
Every attendee said they enjoyed the event. Average recommendation score: 9.5 out of 10.
FBO26. Small groups. Serious operations. October 2026.
Pre-register now and we will contact you as soon as the programme and venue are confirmed. Places are limited by design.