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Engage with industry leaders and innovators across the fair’s fringe events
This year, the fringe programme will feature a distinct, sector-driven redesign. Ranging from forums and seminars to panel discussions and guided tours, the focus will centre on four key themes: NextGen, Palette, Connector and Go-Green. These themes will explore various aspects of the industry, highlighting new perspectives and insights that will shape the future of home textiles.
Scroll down to learn more about the fringe programme. Pre-register today!
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Four key themes
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The industry is undergoing a transformation driven by technology, sustainability, and emerging business models, alongside the influx of younger professionals. Four new themes – NextGen, Palette, Connector and Go-Green – reflect the shifts in the sector, emphasising creativity, connectivity, innovation, and especially ecological responsibility. This approach is more closely aligned with current market and stakeholder needs, thoughtfully curating diverse fringe events tailored for the various players across different sectors within the industry.
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Four pillars: a closer look
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Explore the future of the home textile industry, focusing AI design technology and other key drivers of business growth.
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Emphasising creativity, aesthetics and trendsetting in home textiles, while showcasing empowerment across products, lifestyle concepts and interior design.
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Focuses on the collaboration and industry development by sharing business strategies and global market insights to accelerate growth and strengthen supply chain integration.
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Dedicated to sustainability in the home textile industry, promoting circular production practices to drive environmental upgrades and address the needs of the ESG era.
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NextGen: Future & Textile Zone (new in 2025) |
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Held in the Future & Textile Zone, circular textile advocate Ms Anja Bisgaard Gaede will lead discussions in this dedicated space. Explore sustainable and bio-based materials, from bioengineered fabrics to waste-derived innovations. Attendees can enjoy hands-on previews of home textile products. AI innovators will share how to boost efficiency by auto-generating pattern, optimising fabric production, and cutting time and cost. Join the Textile Hunt game to uncover the future of textile and win prizes. Additionally, don’t miss the inspiring talks by Ms Bisgaard Gaede on sustainability and AI trend.
Live Talks with Anja
(1) Date: 20 August
Time: 13:00 – 14:45
Venue: 5.1H G82 InterDesign Forum
(Guided tour will start at 14:15 @ 6.1H C77 Future & Textile)
(2) Date: 21 August
Time: 10:30 – 12:00
Venue: 5.1H G82 InterDesign Forum
(Guided tour will start at 11:40 @ 6.1H C77 Future & Textile)
(3) Date: 21 August
Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Venue: 6.1H C77 Future & Textile Zone
(Guided tour will start at 15:30)
Speaker: Ms Anja Bisgaard Gaede, CEO of SPOTT Trends & Business
Language: English (Chinese simultaneous interpretation is provided)
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Palette
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Through seminars and guided tours, a renowned Danish interior designer , Ms Camilla Rudnicki will share her extensive industry experience. Engage closely with international design master, gaining insights into textile applications and effective selection of home textile products. Ms Camilla Rudnicki focused on creating joy and warmth in homes through unique interior solutions. Don’t miss out on this rare chance to learn from global design pioneer! Register for the event now! Date: 21 August Time: 13:30 – 15:00 Venue: 5.1H G82 InterDesign Forum (Guided tour will start at 14:15) Speaker: Ms Camilla Rudnicki, Founder of Camilla Rudnicki Home & Interior, Danmark Language: English (Chinese simultaneous interpretation is provided) |
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Connector |
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In collaboration with "HOFUR" – a leading industrial and financial vertical media in China's home furnishing sector – the Home Textiles x Interior Decoration: Summit on Industry Reshaping and Advancement forum will be co-hosted. This summit will gather key stakeholders across the home textiles industrial chain, including but not limited to top-tier brands, distributors, designers, and platform representatives. Through thematic presentations and panel discussions, the event aims to explore industry development trends in home textiles, broaden growth perspectives for home textile brands, explore channel strategies for distributors, foresee integration, and transformation empowered by home soft furnishing design solutions.
Date: 20 August
Time: 14:30 – 16:30
Venue: 5.1H G82 InterDesign Forum
Moderator: Mr Dongquan Zhong, Founder of HOFUR, China
Speaker:
Ms Carol Huang, CEO of Ark.Art AI, China
Mr Dominique Amblard, Founder of dom.a Design & Architecture Ltd, France
Mr Liu Lang, Marketing Director of ANDY CASA under QBH, China
(More speakers will be announced later. Stay tuned!)
Language: Chinese and English (Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation are provided)
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Connector: Get acquainted with key insights from Colombia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam's textile sectors
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Uncover industry trends, market opportunities, investment policies, regulatory frameworks, and practical advice for collaboration.
Navigating Uzbekistan’s Textile Boom: Market Trends, Achievements and Investment Opportunities
Date: 20 August
Time: 13:00 – 13:45
Venue: 6.1H F104 Intertextile Talks
Speaker: Mr Shokhrukh Kayumov, Founder & CEO of TextileFinds.com, Uzbekistan
Language: English (Chinese simultaneous interpretation is provided)
Vietnam Under Global Trade Realignment: Strategic Role, Textile Sector Opportunities, and Investment Considerations
Date: 20 August
Time: 14:00 – 14:45
Venue: 6.1H F104 Intertextile Talks
Speaker: Ms Vivie Wei, Country Director of Dezan Shira & Associates, Vietnam
Language: Chinese (English simultaneous interpretation is provided)
From the World to Latin America: Weaving Investment Connections in the Textile Sector
Date: 20 August
Time: 15:00 – 15:45
Venue: 6.1H F104 Intertextile Talks
Speaker: Mr Juan Fernando Loaiza, Economic & Business Model Researcher in Fashion, Colombia
Language: English (Chinese simultaneous interpretation is provided)
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Go-Green
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With increasing environmental challenges and the need for sustainable development, the textile industry is exploring innovative solutions for a more environmentally aware and socially responsible lifestyle. This forum will focus on integrating innovation and sustainability, bringing together diverse industry perspectives to discuss how business strategies, social responsibility, research and development, and cross-sector collaboration can enhance cooperation within the industry. The aim is to create new opportunities for the green transformation of the home textile sector, fostering smarter, greener living solutions and supporting overall sustainable development.
Date: 21 August
Time: 14:00 – 16:30
Venue: 6.1H F104 Intertextile Talks
Moderator: Prof Guoxiang Yuan, Graduate Supervisor of Donghua University and Research Fellow of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Speakers:
Ms Cinzia Gremmo, CEO and Marketing Director of Italtex Srl, Italy
Ms Karen Du, Founder of On the Rise and 2good, China
Prof Richard Brubaker, Managing Director of Collective Responsbility and Adjunct Professor of Asian Institute of Technology
Dr Wei Zheng, Director of Research Institute of Superior Softness Technology (RISST) and Luolai Lifestyle Technology Co Ltd, China (Panelist)
Language: Chinese and English (Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation are provided)
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Other seminars
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Several seminars have also been organised to provide different perspectives, with highlights including:
Physical Weaving: Leading the Total Blackout Innovation
Date: 21 August
Time: 10:30 – 11:00
Venue: 6.1H F104 Intertextile Talks
Speaker: Mr Wu Zekai, Manager of Fu-tex (Hong Kong) Co Ltd
Greening the Home Textile Industry: Drivers and Manufacturer Strategies
Date: 21 August
Time: 11:15 – 12:00
Venue: 6.1H F104 Intertextile Talks
Speaker: Ms Jenni Moberg, Co-founder of Patternsfrom Agency Ltd
Language: English (Chinese consecutive interpretation is provided)
From Cross-Boundary to Boundless: The 11th Home Furniture & Textile Top Business Matching
Date: 21 August
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Venue: 6.2H M92 Home Textile Forum
Designer’s Style: The 31st Intertextile Home Textile Design Carnival and Designer’s Pick Award Ceremony
Date: 21 August
Time: 14:30 – 16:30
Venue: 5.1H G82 InterDesign Forum
2026 / 27 China Home Textile Trend Area
Venue: 5.1H A72 / A82
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Fair facts
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Dates and opening hours:
20 – 22 August 2025 09:00 – 18:00
Venue:
Halls 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 & 6.2, National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), China |
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