The ITMF Annual Conference 2023 will be held in Keqiao, China from November 4-6, 2023. The conference will feature international industry experts from around the world from along the entire textile value chain – from fibres to retail.
Under the general theme of "Digitalization & Circularity – Megatrends Shaping the Textile Industry", experts from the industry and academia will shed light on how the textile value chain is coping with these trends and will help better understand the underlying dynamics and identifying the risks and opportunities.
In the various sessions, experts will discuss topics such as:
• How the fibre markets will adapt to the increasing demand for recycled fibres
• How the textile industry can reduce its carbon footprint
• How new technologies will accelerate the industry's transition towards more circularity
• How upcoming regulation will impact production around the world
In addition, ITMF will once again recognize the winners of the:
• ITMF Start-up Awards 2023
• ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Awards 2023
• ITMF International Collaboration Awards 2023
In conjunction and coordination with the ITMF Annual Conference 2023, there will be two more events that will take place in Keqiao, namely:
• 10th Belt & Road Textile Conference 2023 (November 2-3)
• 6th World Textile Merchandising Conference (WTMC) 2023 (November 5-6)
The ITMF Annual Conference 2023 is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the textile industry. It is an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and developments, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into the future of the textile industry.
