InFashion 2026

InFashion 2026 is a rare opportunity to step inside the realities shaping today’s fashion and manufacturing landscape. The event brings together industry leaders for an afternoon of practical insights, live technology demonstrations, and honest conversations about supply chain pressures, automation, regulatory demands, and the rise of agile, data‑driven operations. You’ll hear directly from brands and manufacturers navigating these challenges, connect with peers and Lectra experts during a dedicated networking reception, and immerse yourself in the dynamic atmosphere of the Mercedes‑Benz Stadium’s AMG Lounge.

Whether you aim to streamline processes, accelerate innovation, or strengthen your competitive advantage, InFashion 2026 delivers the strategic vision, real‑world case studies, and expert guidance you need to advance your digital transformation journey.

Morning – Experience Center Access 

Begin the day with private access to our Lectra Experience Center. 
Guests will enjoy:

•  Live demos of Valia and related solutions
• Personalized technical discussions
• Opportunities to engage with product experts
• Private Demos available upon request – bring in materials and files to test 

Afternoon - Mercedes Benz Stadium

A concise, high‑impact program designed to give fashion and apparel leaders the insights, tools, and real‑world perspectives they need to navigate today’s industry challenges and accelerate their digital transformation.

Opening keynote conversation 
Speaker: Steve Lamar, President & CEO, AAFAA 
A high‑level look at the forces shaping today’s apparel industry — geopolitical pressures, supply chain realities, regulatory demands, and the need for better visibility. This presentation sets the stage for why digital transformation is no longer optional for brand resilience and competitiveness.

Competing Through Insight, Speed & Responsible Production
Speakers: Michael McDonald, SPESA, Moderator: Ed Dominguez, VP Manufacturing, Goodwill South Florida
A discussion on how leading brands and manufacturers are navigating changing supply chain realities, regulatory demands, consumer expectations and demands, and sustainability pressures. Focus on how better product data, fewer iterations, responsible sourcing, and tools like Valia Fashion enable teams to make smarter, faster, and more informed decisions.

Automated Systems & the New Economics of Apparel Production 
Speakers: Xavier Pigeaux, Product Marketing Director, Lectra Americas & Carlos Jimenez, Sales Executive, Valia Fashion, Lectra Americas
A grounded exploration of how automated cutting rooms, intelligent equipment, and data‑driven workflows are reshaping cost structures, workforce efficiency, and production flexibility. Highlights how automation helps manufacturers manage demand volatility and labor challenges while maintaining profitability.

Empower Fashion — Unlocking Better Decisions, Stronger Teams, and Smarter Growth
Speaker: John Brearley, President, Americas
Simplify daily work, eliminate wasted effort, and make smarter decisions earlier with the clarity, speed, and confidence to perform at your best. From improving product accuracy to strengthening cross‑team collaboration, Empower Fashion shows how modern workflows — supported by solutions like Valia Fashion — help organizations stay competitive, reduce risk, and scale with precision.

Customer Success That Moves You Forward 
Speaker: Lectra Customer Success Manager
A look at how Lectra supports customers throughout their digital transformation journey — from onboarding to optimization — ensuring continuous improvement, adoption, and measurable ROI across product development, manufacturing, and operations.

Closing Remarks 
Speakers: John Brearley, President, Americas, Lectra, Ketty Pillet, Vice President Marketing, Lectra A final reflection on the industry’s direction and Lectra’s commitment to supporting customers with solutions that deliver efficiency, insight, and long‑term competitive advantage.

Customer Success Lounge & Networking 
An informal space to connect with peers, meet Lectra experts, explore customer success resources, and have deeper conversations about Valia Fashion, automated systems, and upcoming innovations. Tours of the stadium will be available throughout this time as well. 

Courtyard by Marriot Atlanta Vinnings Galleria

2829 Overlook Parkway,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 30339
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Shuttle will be available 

Hotel Phoenix Atlanta

70 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 30303
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Glenn Hotel Autograph Collection Hotel

110 Marietta St. NW, 
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 30303
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