The Senior Leadership of the Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL), during a high-level press conference, officially announced the Global Outreach Summit (GOS) 2.0, 2026, scheduled from 28th to 30th April 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
The summit will bring together leading global and domestic apparel and lifestyle brands, buying association CEOs, retailers, manufacturers, investors, and policy leaders to accelerate global sourcing collaborations and structured trade partnerships.
BSL is inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take “Farm to Foreign” and make the world wear “Made in India.”
In alignment with its motto, BSL is committed to acting as an Accelerator & Catalyst in the evolving global trade environment, leveraging opportunities created by Free Trade Agreements.
Business Roadmap & Economic Vision
BSL has created a strategic roadmap to achieve a target of ₹18,000 crore (approximately USD 2 billion) in business facilitation for FY 2026–28 within the apparel and lifestyle industry, reinforcing its commitment to measurable economic growth.Addressing the media, Mr. Raman Dutta, Chairman, BSL, stated:Global Outreach Summit 2.0 is about turning intent into execution. Our ₹18,000 crore target reflects strong global confidence in India’s apparel and textile ecosystem.”
About Global Outreach Summit (GOS) 2.0
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 summit will host:
• 3,000+ International & Indian delegates
• 2,000+ Lifestyle & Textile industry experts
• 200+ Global & Domestic brands
• 100+ Eminent speakers
Participants will represent India, Europe, USA, UK, Middle East, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Canada.
The summit 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.
Key Highlights
Accelerator & Catalyst Dialogues
• Accelerator Dialogues: Strategic discussions on policy, sourcing excellence, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.
• Catalyst Sessions: Global brand leaders sharing insights, business case studies, and leadership perspectives.
BSL Panch Pahal Showcase – Five Strategic Pillars
• Sustainability – Green Zone
• Automation & Digitalization – Blue Zone
• Sportswear & Athleisure – Red Zone
• Design & Innovation – Purple Zone
• Brand Globalization – Yellow Zone
Lifestyle & Business Engagement
An immersive Orange Lifestyle Zone will showcase premium footwear, home textiles, fashion, accessories, and lifestyle products, celebrating India’s rich textile heritage and craftsmanship.
Additional features include:
• Panel discussions
• CEO roundtables
• Buyer–seller meets
• High-level networking sessions
• Curated fashion showcases
Senior government officials, policymakers, trade bodies, and international delegations will participate in strategic dialogues on trade, policy frameworks, export facilitation, and investment opportunities.
The event will also host the Iconic BSL Global Outreach Awards, recognizing excellence in leadership, innovation, sustainability, and long-term contributions to the fashion, textile, sourcing, and lifestyle industries.
About Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL)
The Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL) is a not-for-profit industry association representing leading international brands, Indian brands, large buying offices, country managers, category heads, buying heads, sourcing heads, and solution providers across the fashion, textile, sourcing, and lifestyle value chain.
BSL is committed to bridging the gap between industry and policy, driving sustainability, fostering innovation, enabling global trade linkages, and positioning India as a world-class brand-building and innovation destination.
