As Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry enters a new era of transformation, the Bangladesh Apparel Youth Leaders Alliance (BAYLA) has officially announced the BAYLA Future Summit 2026, a flagship leadership conference designed to bring together the country’s most influential business leaders, innovators, policymakers, and emerging professionals to help shape the industry’s future.
The announcement was made during a press conference held in Dhaka. The two-day summit will take place on 20–21 July 2026 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka.
The summit is being organized under the theme “Think Beyond,” aiming to inspire future-ready leadership, meaningful collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking for Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector.
Strong Industry Backing
The event is proudly supported by leading corporate partners.
Title Sponsored by Huawei and Powered by Envoy Legacy, A&E (American & Efird) (BD) Ltd., Sunrise Zhejiang Risun Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. and Transcom
More than 1,500 participants expected
The summit is expected to attract over 1,500 participants, including CEOs, CXOs, entrepreneurs, young professionals, academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. More than 20 national and international speakers will share insights on the future of business and manufacturing.
Discussion topics will include:
Leadership and organizational transformation
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Industry 4.0
Sustainability
Future of Finance
Innovation
Global apparel industry trends
Business competitiveness
Distinguished Speakers
The conference will feature keynote presentations from renowned business leaders and industry experts, including:
Maruf Hasan – From Global Manufacturing to Global Leadership
Kutubuddin Ahmed – From Textiles to Conglomerate: A Founder’s Journey of Scaling
Mashrur Arefin – Future of Finance: The Money Mindset Every Leader Needs
Nuzhat Anwar – The Opportunity of IPO for the RMG and Textile Industry
Hasnain Rizvi Khan – How AI Will Be Transforming Bangladesh’s RMG Industry
Asif Ashraf – How Next-Gen RMG Manufacturers Can Redefine the Future
Dr. M. Masrur Riaz – The Policies That Can Give Us the Leverage We Need
Lisa Ramershoven – EU Sustainability Standards as an Opportunity to Differentiate
Rahat Ahmed – The Next Financial Evolution of Bangladeshi Family Businesses
Nuria Lopez – Are You Asking the Right Questions? Rethinking Growth for SMEs in a Changing World
Majlee Shamim Ehsan – The Future Workforce: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know
Vidya Amrit Khan – Think Beyond Today: Building the Mindset to Lead Tomorrow
Shams Jahan – Data That Drives Decisions: Preparing for the Next Decade
Miran Ali – How to Prepare for the Changing Dynamics
The summit will also welcome distinguished guests representing government, industry, academia, diplomacy, and international business organizations.
BAYLA future leaders 2026 national case competition
One of the summit’s major highlights is the BAYLA Future Leaders 2026 National Case Competition, designed for university students across Bangladesh.
Students must submit their case presentations by 12 July, with shortlisted teams to be announced on 14 July. Campus presentation rounds will be held on 16 and 18 July, followed by the Grand Finale during the summit, where finalists will present their solutions before an esteemed panel of industry leaders.
The competition aims to connect Bangladesh’s brightest young talents with top decision-makers while encouraging innovative thinking to address real-world business challenges.
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
Speaking about the initiative, Abrar Hossain Sayeem said:
“Bangladesh has established itself as a powerful force on the global manufacturing map. However, the road ahead will be even more challenging. To sustain this momentum and reach new heights, we must embrace innovation, visionary leadership, advanced technologies, and future-ready human capital. Investing in the next generation of leaders is the most important step we can take to ensure Bangladesh continues its journey toward global excellence.”
Through the BAYLA Future Summit 2026, the organization aims to foster a collaborative platform where industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and young professionals can exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and develop strategies to build a more competitive, sustainable, and resilient textile and apparel industry for Bangladesh.
