RATIONALE
In order to offer a Global Spin to the Eco-Handlooms Eco-Textiles and Apparel Exports towards achieving the target of US $100 Billion of textile exports set by the Hon’ble Textile Minister of India in a quick time. This Trade Conclave aims towards aggregating all possible stakeholders of Eco-Handlooms, Eco-Textiles and Apparel Industry under the one roof.
 The Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India is aiming towards enhancing export & trade competitiveness of Eco-Handlooms, Eco-Textiles and Apparel exporters/ new enterprises in regions with export targets.
CRITICAL ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
 International experts and resource persons of proven credibility in different areas of technology & domain experts have been invited from countries like MAURITIUS, ZIMBABWE, EGYPT, THIOPIA, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, BANGLADESH, ARGENTINA AND LEBANON.
Renowned national speakers from Government, National Institutes, Industry and Academia related to textiles are delivering sessions and participate as panellists.
UPGRADING SKILLS AT PAR:
Enhancement of skills at par with the leading South East Asian & other countries by way of regular exchange programme.
IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY:
I. The role of technology & faster manufacturing techniques vis-a-viz. measures for creating awareness for the role of quality material.
II. Replicating successful models of integrated and inclusive development of clusters in Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Philippines etc.
DESIGN & PRODUCT INNOVATIONS:
Design, Product Development and Innovation -Role Play
MARKET ACCESS AND LINKAGES:
I. Tapping new and virgin markets.
II. Development of IT & database system to support industry including E-commerce.
III. Demand constrains: value in domestic market, competition with mass produced products, international awareness of available products.
IV. Enlisting effective mechanism to disseminate commercial information, new ideas, innovations, etc.
V. Percolating the concept of Focus Products, Focus Clusters and Focus Markets.
VI. Eco-Textiles and Apparel.
EXPORT PROMOTION:
The importance of the Eco-Handlooms, Eco-Textiles and Apparel sector in the national economy is well recognized. On account of having the advantage of flexibility of production in small batches, uniqueness, constant scope for innovation, eco-friendliness, adaptability and, above all,
the element of rich artistry, this sector has the potential to contribute towards export earnings in a big way. Therefore, export of handloom products has been identified as a “Thrust Area” for the overall development of the sector. The Government is exploring the possibility of making optimal
use of the resources to enhance production capabilities of exportable Eco-Handlooms, Eco-Textiles and Apparel products.
SESSION THEMES
To promote MSME, Start-ups, Exporters for using eco-handloom products in:
I. Home Textiles & Carpets;
II. Smart Wearable;
III. Fashion & Lifestyle;
IV. Apparel & Athleisure;
V. Sustainable Fashion.
SUB THEMES
• Design and Innovation
• Capacity and Capability Building
• Ecommerce and Cross Border Trade
• FashionTech
Event Schedule
DAY 1
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM: INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
10:05 AM – 10:10 AM: OPENING ADDRESS
10:10 AM – 10:15 AM: WELCOME ADDRESS
10:15 AM – 10:25 AM: KEY NOTE ADDRESS
10:25 AM – 10:35 AM: ADDRESS BY GUEST OF HONOUR
10:35 AM – 10:45 AM: ADDRESS BY SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: ADDRESS BY CHIEF GUEST
11:00 – 11:30 AM: TEA BREAK
11:30 – 12:30 PM: SEAMLESS CREDIT FLOW FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TEXTILES
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK
2:30 – 3:30 PM: CUSTOMER ORIENTED DESIGNS & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
3:30 – 4:30 PM: CAPACITY BUILDING - TOWARDS EXPORT & TRADE COMPETITIVENESS
4:30 – 5:30 PM: START-UP PRESENTATIONS
5:30 – 6:00 PM: EVENING TEA
DAY 2
10:00 – 10:30 AM: EXPERT SESSION ON ECO-TEXTILES
10:30 – 11:00 AM: EXPERT SESSION ON ECO-HANDLOOMS
11:00 – 11:30 AM: TEA BREAK
11:30 – 12:30 PM: MARKET LINKAGES & LOGISTICS: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
12:30 – 1:30 PM: E-COMMERCE EXPORTS IN TEXTILES
1: 30 PM – 2:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK
2:30 – 3:30 PM: ROLE OF FUNDING AGENCIES TOWARDS EXPORT MARKETING
3:30 – 4:30 PM: INAUGRAL SESSION/START-UP PRESENTATIONS
4:30 – 5:30 PM: VALEDICTORY SESSION
5:30 – 6:00 PM: EVENING TEA