TradeBeyond opens registration for sourcing summit in Hong Kong

TradeBeyond has opened registration for its 16th Annual Global Sourcing Summit, set for Nov. 11 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The invitation-only event will gather retailers, brands and importers to discuss sourcing strategy, digital tools, compliance and supply chain risk.

Why it matters: - The summit brings together senior sourcing and supply chain executives at a time when companies are balancing resilience, growth and visibility across complex global networks. - The agenda points to the issues shaping sourcing decisions now, including regulation, digital product passports, artificial intelligence and supply chain digitization.

What happened: - TradeBeyond opened registration for the 16th Annual Global Sourcing Summit. - The event is set for Nov. 11, 2026, at the Cordis Hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong. - The summit is invitation-only and aimed at senior executives from retailers, brands and importers. - Registration requests can be submitted through the event registration page.

The details: - This year’s theme is “Global Sourcing Transformation: From Resilience to Growth.” - TradeBeyond describes the summit as its flagship industry event. - The program will focus on the state of global sourcing, emerging markets, extended supply chain digitization, sourcing strategy, regulatory risk, digital product passports, artificial intelligence and supply chain innovation. - The event will include fireside chats, case studies and networking sessions. - Confirmed speakers include executives from Carrefour Global Sourcing, Oakley Apparel, 511, Centric Brands, NEXT Sourcing, KPMG, Otto International and H&M Group. - Speakers named for 2026 include Rene Lei, Adrien Charrier, Xavier Laforge, Vivian Lee, Marc Compagnon, Michelle Robinson, Anson Bailey, Sven Jasper and Lamberto Tarin. - Michael Hung, TradeBeyond CEO, said sourcing leaders are looking beyond resilience for growth, innovation and more supply chain visibility. - Michael Hung also said the summit will give executives a forum to discuss how technology, compliance and supply chain partnerships are shaping what comes next.

Between the lines: - TradeBeyond is positioning the summit around the shift from defensive supply chain management to growth-oriented sourcing strategy. - The speaker list suggests the event is designed to connect retailers, brands, consultants and sourcing operators across multiple categories and geographies. - The focus on compliance, digital product passports and AI reflects pressure on sourcing teams to manage both operational risk and new regulatory demands.

What's next: - TradeBeyond will review registration applications before granting access to the event. - The company is expected to use the summit to highlight trends and tools shaping extended supply chain management. - The Nov. 11 program will bring together attendees for discussions on how sourcing teams can adapt to a changing global marketplace.