Two major international textile federations; International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) will host a joint conference on Sep 08-10, 2024 at Samarkand in Uzbekistan
Titled ‘Innovation, Cooperation & Regulation - Drivers of the Textile & Apparel Industry,’ the event will focus on the key factors shaping the future of the industry, and is the first time the two federations have held their conference jointly.
To open on Sep 07, 2024 with the ITMF board meeting, the conference will attract over 500 high-level representatives from international organizations, textile companies, brands, financial institutions, and retailers. They will discuss and address issues critical to the continued development and sustainability of the global textile and apparel industry.
Participants will get an opportunity to hear the addresses of Stephen Lamar, President, American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA); Dirk Vantyghem,General Director, European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) and representatives of numerous industry leaders, including Cotton Analytics (USA) and Indorama Corporation (Singapore). Participants will discuss topics including artificial intelligence, regulation, digitalisation, ESG and supply chains.
Additionally, the conference will feature the ITMF Awards Session, where the winners of the ITMF Innovation & Sustainability Award 2024 and the ITMF International Cooperation Award 2024 will be announced.
To be organised in cooperation with Uzbekistan Textile and Garment Industry Association (Uztextileprom), this landmark event marks a significant milestone for Uzbekistan, the historic center of the ‘Silk Road’. Last year, the country’s textile industry exported around $3.5 billion to over 75 countries and is seeing significant growth today. By 2026-end, Uzbekistan plans to increase its exports to $6.5 billion. This event affirms Uzbekistan's growing role in the global textile supply chain and underscores the importance of international cooperation and dialogue in driving the industry's future.
