Global Outreach Summit 2.0 To Boost Fashion and Textile Trade

During a high-level press conference hosted by the senior leadership of Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL) officially announced Global Outreach Summit 2.0, 2026, scheduled in New Delhi.

The summit was organized by the Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL) with the objective of strengthening India’s position as a global hub for fashion, textiles, sourcing, and lifestyle industries.

The summit brought together leading Global & Domestic Apparel & Lifestyle Brands, Buying Association CEOs, Retailers, Manufacturers, Investors and Policy Leaders to accelerate global sourcing collaborations and structured trade partnerships.

The press conference was jointly addressed by:

•         Mr. Raman Dutta, Chairman, BSL [Managing Partner – Ai GLOBAL]

•         Mr. Neeraj Nagpal, Co-Chairman, BSL [CBO – Raymond Lifestyle Limited]

•         Mr. Sanjay Shukla, Founding & Board Member BSL [Team Leader – Triburg]

•         Ms. Jasveen Kaur, President – Vision & Media BSL [Sr. Director – Newtimes Group]

•         Ms. Shilpi Tiwari, President BSL North

•         Mr. Vipin Khaneja, Secretary General BSL [Executive VP Ai GLOBAL]

•         Mr. Jateen Kashyap, Senior Vice President BSL North [CBO – Sourcenet Global]

•         Mr. Rohit Joshi, Council Director Sustainability BSL [COO – Impulse International]

BSL has created a roadmap to achieve a target of ₹18000 crore (approximately USD 2 billion) in the business facilitation for FY 2026–28 for the Apparel and Lifestyle Industry, reinforcing its commitment to delivering measurable economic outcomes.

Addressing the media, Mr. Raman Dutta, Chairman, Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association, stated: “Global Outreach Summit 2.0 is about turning intent into execution. Our ₹1,8000 crore target reflects strong global confidence in India’s apparel and textile ecosystem.”

·        Mr. Neeraj Nagpal, Co-Chairman, BSL [CBO – Raymond Lifestyle Limited], “We are creating a structured platform where Indian brands go global and help to promote India`s rich and varied textile heritage,”

·        Mr. Sanjay Shukla, Founding Member BSL [Team Leader – Triburg], “BSL was born to drive real industry impact by bringing global best practices through Panch Pahal and this summit reflects that purpose.”

·        Ms. Jasveen Kaur President – Vision & Media BSL [Sr. Director – Newtimes Group], “The world needs to see India not just as a supplier, but as a strategic global partner.”

·        Ms. Shilpi Tiwari, BSL President – North, “India is poised to play a strong role in the global trade to forge meaningful partnerships.”

·        Mr. Vipin Khaneja, Secretary General, “Global Outreach Summit 2.0 is designed to convert conversations into contracts enabling execution, scale, and sustained global growth.”

·        Mr. Jateen Kashyap, Senior Vice President, “CEO-level engagement will ensure faster decisions and stronger collaborations.”

·        Mr. Rohit Joshi, Counsel Director – Sustainability, “Sustainability is no longer optional, it is central to future global trade partnerships.”

The Global Outreach Summit (GOS) 2.0 is set to emerge as one of the world’s most influential industry platforms, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, brand heads, sourcing leaders, manufacturers, innovators and entrepreneurs for three days of strategic dialogue, collaboration, and business engagement.

The GOS 2.0 Summit hosted over 3,000 International and Indian delegates, 2,000+ Lifestyle & Textile Industry experts, 200+ global & domestic brands, and 100+ Eminent speakers from across India, Europe, the USA, the UK, the Middle East, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Canada. GOS 2.0 will serve as a high-impact platform to deliberate on insights, innovation, inclusivity, sustainability, automation and future-ready growth strategies shaping the global industry landscape.

A key highlight of the summit was the Accelerator & Catalyst Dialogues.

• The Accelerator Dialogues at GOS 2.0 will bring together members of the Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association to engage in strategic discussions on Strategic Acceleration, policy, sourcing excellence, digital transformation and sustainable growth.
• The Catalyst Sessions at GOS 2.0 will feature global brand leaders sharing firsthand insights, business case studies, leadership experiences, and market perspectives.

Another major attraction was the BSL Founding Principles Panch Pahal Showcase, representing five strategic pillars critical to the future of the industry:

• Sustainability Green Zone
• Automation & Digitalization Blue Zone
• Sportswear & Athleisure Red Zone
• Design & Innovation Purple Zone
• Brand Globalization Yellow Zone

The GOS 2.0 Summit will also feature an immersive Lifestyle Zone, Orange Zone, showcasing premium footwear, home textiles, fashion, accessories, and lifestyle products, celebrating India’s rich textile heritage, craftsmanship and artisan excellence.

In addition, GOS 2.0 will bring panel discussions, CEO roundtables, buyer–seller meets, high-level networking sessions and curated fashion showcases will create unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, partnerships and global business expansion.

Senior government officials, policymakers, trade bodies, and international delegations will participate at GOS 2.0 in strategic dialogues on trade, policy frameworks, export facilitation, and investment opportunities, strengthening India’s global trade ecosystem.

The event will also host Iconic BSL Global Outreach Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, sustainability practices, and long-term contributions to the fashion, textile, sourcing and lifestyle industries.

The Global Outreach Summit 2.0 aims to build meaningful global partnerships, accelerate trade, drive innovation, and collectively shape the future roadmap of the global fashion and textile ecosystem.