First 3 Speakers Announced for Leicester Made & Regions 2026

Excitement is building for Leicester Made & Regions 2026 (LM&R) taking place 24th April 2026. Alongside an impressive line-up of exhibitors, the event will feature keynote speakers who are helping to drive change across retail, manufacturing, innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry.

The first speakers confirmed are Tamara Sender Ceron, Joseph Mountain, and Simon Platts, each bringing extensive expertise and valuable insight into the evolving fashion landscape.

Tamara Sender Ceron, Associate Principal Fashion Retail Research at Mintel, is a respected analyst with more than 15 years of experience researching global fashion retail markets and consumer behaviour. Her work focuses particularly on sustainability and innovation, offering valuable perspectives on how the sector is adapting to changing consumer expectations.

Also joining the speaker line-up is Joseph Mountain, Sustainability Manager at N Brown Group and founder of Future Fashion Fair. Recognised in Drapers 30 Under 30 for his work in responsible business and material innovation, Joseph continues to champion more sustainable practices across the fashion industry.

Completing the first speaker announcement is Simon Platts, a fashion and textile industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in sourcing, sustainability and supply chain transformation. Currently co-founder of SP & KO Consultancy, he also advises several organisations across the sector on responsible and resilient supply chain strategies.

More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks as the event approaches.

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