2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
Join the OECD’s annual event on responsible business conduct in apparel, textiles and footwear. The forum will bring together governments, industry, civil society and international experts.
What to Expect from the On-site OECD Sessions (11 February 2026 – 12 February 2026)
The on-site OECD sessions (at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris) will focus on key challenges and emerging priorities in due diligence, including:
- exploring supply chain shocks
- learning about due diligence in informal settings
- understanding climate impacts on workers
- discovering practical ways to improve visibility and responsible practices across the supply chain.
What to Expect from the Online Side Sessions (9 February 2026 – 14 February 2026)
A series of online side sessions, organised by a diverse range of stakeholders, will run alongside the in-person OECD sessions. These sessions are designed to complement and deepen discussions from the main forum.
Topics will include:
- remediation and access to remedy
- community-based monitoring systems
- the role of investors in responsible business conduct
- textile waste flows and circularity
- responsible recruitment practices
- meaningful worker-management collaboration
- other emerging and cross-cutting issues.
Register
Please visit the OECD website for more information and to register for:
- the on-site OECD sessions (deadline to register is 30 January 2026)
- any of the online side sessions.
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