The 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026, held alongside the Global Sourcing Summit 2026 in Bangkok, brings together global buyers, Asian manufacturers, policymakers, and industry leaders to strengthen regional supply chains, foster strategic sourcing partnerships, accelerate sustainable innovation, and position ASEAN at the centre of the future global textile and apparel trade landscape.
Under the unifying vision of “Asian Manufacturers. Global Buyers. One Powerful Show” and a strategic response to shifting supply chains, tariffs, and geopolitical uncertainties, the events bring together stakeholders representing the broader textile and apparel ecosystem including yarn, fabric, apparel manufacturing, sourcing, retail, technology, trade organizations, sustainability institutions, and policy circles. The opening reflects growing international confidence in Asia’s continued leadership as the
world’s manufacturing and sourcing powerhouse, while also recognizing the region’s accelerating transition toward higher-value production, innovation-led growth, and more resilient supply networks.
Today’s launch comes at a defining moment for global business.
As brands and retailers increasingly seek diversified sourcing destinations, greater speed-to-market, stronger compliance standards, and more collaborative production ecosystems, Asia continues to demonstrate unmatched manufacturing capability, scale, innovation capacity, and supply chain depth.
The 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 and Global Sourcing Summit 2026 have been created to respond directly to these industry shifts. The events provide a strategic platform for :
- Connecting global buyers and sourcing offices with manufacturers across Asia
- Strengthening sourcing and production partnerships across ASEAN, South Asia, East
- Asia and international markets
- Creating meaningful B2B opportunities and market access
- Encouraging regional collaboration rather than competition
- Accelerating innovation, digital transformation and operational excellence
- Advancing sustainability, circularity and responsible manufacturing practices
- Supporting future-ready growth for textile and apparel industries across the region.
S. S. Sarwar, Group CEO of CEMS-Global USA, the Lead Organizer, stated: “The future of sourcing will not be built by isolated markets—it will be built through stronger regional collaboration, integrated value chains, and strategic partnerships across Asia and with the world. Today, as we open the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 and the Global Sourcing Summit 2026, we are bringing together the people and institutions that will shape the next chapter of global textile and apparel sourcing.”
He added: “Bangkok stands today not simply as the host city of these initiatives, but as a gateway connecting manufacturing excellence, sourcing opportunities, innovation, and dialogue across Asia. Our vision is to create a platform where business opportunities are generated, knowledge is exchanged, and long-term industry transformation begins. ”He added: “Bangkok stands today not simply as the host city of these initiatives, but as a gateway connecting manufacturing excellence, sourcing opportunities, innovation, and dialogue across Asia. Our vision is to create a platform where business opportunities are generated, knowledge is exchanged, and long-term industry transformation begins.”
Global Sourcing in Transition
How brands and manufacturers are responding to shifting sourcing strategies, geopolitical realities, changing buyer expectations, and supply chain resilience.
Building the Next Generation Supply Chain
Creating faster, smarter, more integrated and diversified sourcing ecosystems for global markets.
Sustainability Beyond Compliance
Moving toward circularity, traceability, responsible production, carbon accountability, and long-term competitiveness.
Innovation and Competitiveness
Leveraging technology, automation, AI, product development capabilities, and new operating models.
The Future of Asian Manufacturing
Positioning Asia as not only the manufacturing center of the world—but also a global hub
for innovation, value creation, and sustainable growth.
The organizers expect the combined initiatives to facilitate substantial business engagement, strengthen regional and international partnerships, encourage investment and sourcing flows, and contribute to shaping the next decade of growth for the global textile and apparel sector. Industry professionals, sourcing buyers, brands, retailers, manufacturers, exporters, trade organizations, investors, and stakeholders are invited to join the events and experience firsthand the opportunities emerging from Asia’s evolving sourcing landscape. This initiative goes beyond an exhibition – it is a strategic movement to position Bangkok and ASEAN at the center of global sourcing.
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