Enrich your sourcing experience at the fair’s fringe programme

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Enrich your sourcing experience at the fair’s fringe programme

Over 40 seminars, forums and panel discussions will take place during the three days at the fair’s various fringe event zones, Textile Dialogue, Forum Space, Industry Insight, and Talking Point. Gain inside knowledge from a number of global industry experts.

All participants must complete online pre-registration at least one day before your visit. Don’t forget to register for your badge in advance!

Our topics for you:

Multi-layered fringe programme for added value

AiDA – innovation on show at Intertextile Directions Trend Forum

Pre-register online to secure your admission

Concurrent events

Mark your calendar for other upcoming textile files

Multi-layered fringe programme for added value

The three-day fringe programme will be categorised into four key themes that shape the future of apparel textiles. Industry experts and renowned exhibitors will conduct over 40 seminars, forums and panel discussions to provide valuable insights to fairgoers. Check out the highlighted events below!

1.	Design & Trends
2.	Market Information & Business Strategies
3.	Technology & Solutions
4.	Sustainability Issues

Designs and Trends

28 August 10:40 – 11:30
5.1-A105 Textile Dialogue

Intertextile Directions Trends Autumn-Winter 2024-25

– ‘CONTRADICTION’

The designer for AW 2024-25 Trend Forum is NellyRodi™ Agency from Paris. Mr Michael Bonzom, Asia Creative Director, will introduce the upcoming Intertextile Trends, helping buyers to source the best, soon-to-be in-vogue fabrics.

Speaker:
Mr Michael Bonzom, Asia Creative Director, NellyRodi™ Agency

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Market Information & Business Strategies

Themed Forum
28 August 13:30 - 15:00
5.1-H48 Forum Space

Creative Innovation with AI: From Fashion & Textile Design to Fabric Quality Assurance

This session aims to give an overview of AI applications for the fashion and textile industry, including how AI can facilitate creative product innovations and accelerate the quality control process.

Speakers:

•	Professor Calvin Wong, CEO & Centre Director of AiDLab, Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
•	Professor Jeanne Tan, COO & Centre Assistant Director of AiDLab, Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
•	Ms Kim Wong, Co-Founder and CEO, Code Create Limited
•	Mr Eric Sham, Senior Advisor, WiseEye

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2023 Textile Industry Digital Application Forum

29 August 13:30 - 16:30
5.1-A105 Textile Dialogue

The 2023 Textile Industry Digital Application Forum will focus on the digital development of textile industry. The forum will address on the digital transformation policies, business environment and industry standards, the digital transformation needs of small and medium-sized textile enterprises, as well as digital transformation case studies.

Speakers:

•	Mr Yueqi Zhong, Doctoral Supervisor & Professor, Donghua University
•	Ms Mengqi Qian, VP of Business Development, retraced GmbH
•	Mr Hongwei Liu, General Manager, Tianfu Software Business Unit
•	Mr Biao Di, CEO, Hangzhou Yishang Intelligent Technology Co Ltd
•	Mr Liang Sun, General Manager, fifo InfoTech (Shanghai) Co Ltd
•	Mr Ruofa Xiao, Executive Vice President, Huansi Intelligent Technology Inc

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Technology & Solutions

29 August 14:00 - 14:50
4.1-K132 Industry Insight

100+ Years of Zipper, A New Notape Era

Through a dynamic fusion of visuals, narratives, and videos, this presentation will focus on the three Ws (Why, What, Who) to unravel the development rationale, innovative aspects, and application scenarios of this accessory. It will showcase its potential to elevate clothing products, contribute to environmental sustainability and emission reduction, and drive industrial progress, capturing the imagination of downstream manufacturers.

Speaker:
Mr Tony Ji, Assistant President, Kee Zippers Corporation Limited

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Sustainability Issues

28 August 11:35 - 12:05
5.1-H48 Forum Space

Driving Sustainability and Compliance in the Fashion and Textile Industry through Digital Traceability

Explore traceability’s pivotal role as a driver of sustainability, from raw materials to final garments. As a leading digital textile traceability platform, the German company retraced is a key enabler of brands, retailers, and suppliers adopting responsible practices. Discover how their innovative digital solutions empower stakeholders to ensure transparency, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout the textile supply chain, creating a more sustainable and accountable industry.

Speaker:
Ms Mengqi Qian, VP of Business Development, retraced GmbH

Registration

AiDA – innovation on show at Intertextile Directions Trend Forum

This year, the fair is presenting the world’s first-to-market artificial intelligence system – AiDA (AI-based Interactive Design Assistant for Fashion). AiDA was developed by Professor Calvin Wong and his team. It is a system that streamlines the fashion design process from hours to seconds, while at the same time facilitating designers’ inspiration. Fashion drawings of exhibitors’ iconic fabrics will be designed by AiDA and displayed in Intertextile Directions Trend Forum area, providing buyers with rich purchasing inspiration.

Pre-register online one day in advance to secure your admission

•	All participants (including exhibitors, visitors and staff) must complete online pre-registration at least one day before your visit, and bring your valid travel documents / passport with you to the fairground.
•	Subject to new crowd control regulations, visitors will be limited to a daily quota. Onsite registration is valid for the next day's admission only.
•	Overseas buyers please proceed to registration counter with your passport to redeem your visitor’s badge.
•	Chinese buyers do not need to redeem a badge. Simply scan your ID card at the entrance.

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Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China

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28 February – 1 March 2024
Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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