Apparel Resources (publisher of Apparel Online Bangladesh magazine and organiser of Apparel Sourcing Week event) has been dedicated to serving the RMG industry. And now it has announced its first major event in Dhaka – Fashion Tech Week (FTW) 2024, taking place on 15-16 May at Radisson Blu Hotel. This ground-breaking tech event will showcase the latest innovations in apparel manufacturing and fashion retail, reflecting the dynamic evolution of the industry.
The theme of FTW ’24 revolves around the four pillars of Explore, Learn, Collaborate and Network.
The two-day long event is the first-of-its-kind exploring the future of fashion technology and will have 40+ Sponsors and Partners; 3 Networking Sessions; 50+ Industry Speakers; 25+ Sessions and Workshops; and 2,000+ C-level Delegates.
“During the inaugural FTW event in Bengaluru (India) last year, we were amazed to see the enthusiastic response from both exhibitors and visiting delegates. This reinforced our conviction that FTW should extend its presence in Bangladesh’s RMG industry. By embracing the latest technological advancements, this industry can enhance its competitiveness and excel in the global market,” says Mayank Mohindra, Director, Apparel Resources.
He further adds that the way forward for fashion retailers, brands and manufacturers today is to deliver products and services laced with innovation and speed through the use of technology in the entire supply chain. Leveraging AI, data analytics and social platforms to spot trends and understand consumer preferences, along with incorporating AR/VR/3D rendering solutions to convey designs, amps up the collaborative game between manufacturers and brands. This not only speeds up decision-making but also accelerates production.
FTW Dhaka will also have a dedicated Conference Zone including 25+ industry-focused knowledge sharing seminars/ workshops so that apparel manufacturers, retailers and designers can have greater insights into how technology helps streamline processes in various realms of the fashion supply chain.
Global companies to display the latest technology
FTW Dhaka is all set to host tech leaders from across the globe such as CLO Virtual Fashion, Solvei8, Pakiza Software Ltd., Logic Software Ltd., BlueKaktus, Tukatech, Click ERP, Jaza Software, Sizifi and r-pac which are serving the RMG and apparel retail industry with their tech-specific solutions. These companies will display live demo of their innovative solutions at this technological extravaganza which will help improve business operations and performance.
Knowledge sessions @ FTW Dhaka 2024
As Apparel Resources is known for knowledge sharing, FTW Dhaka will also have several thought provoking sessions on topics like AI Revolution in Sourcing: The Next Big Thing; Reimagining Textile Sourcing Strategies of Bangladesh; Industry 4.0 in Apparel Manufacturing: Dream to Reality; 3D Garment Visualisation: Are We Not Ready for It?; Limitless 3D Possibilities for Fashion Industry; Logistics 4.0: Smart Warehousing Leads to Operational Excellence; Real Time Data: A Digital Transformation Roadmap for Manufacturing; On-Demand Manufacturing and Bangladesh: Feasibility and Opportunities; Traceability for Ensuring Sustainability; Go Green with Tech; New Materials, New Opportunities; Exploring Bangladesh’s Untapped Potential: Innovations in Alternative Fabrics; Intelligent Store: Enhancing Consumers’ Experience with Tech- Integration; Fashioning the Algorithms: Understanding the Implications of AI; Role of TIC Services in Revamping Textile Supply Chain; Go Global with Your Brand.
Acclaimed speakers from the industry
Stalwarts from all segments of the industry will be a part of FTW Dhaka 2024. Some such distinguished names include: Syed Naved Husain, Advisor, BEXIMCO Group Chairman of SNH Global Innovations, UAE; Sharif Zahir, MD, Ananta Group; Neela Hosna Ara, Chairperson, Crony Group; Engr. Shafiqur Rahman, President – ITET, MD, HAMS Group; Shehryar Burney, Executive Director, Yellow; Rehan Rahman, Director, Being Human Bangladesh; Corinne Dogra, MD, ORYX Ltd; Harsh Kumar, Business Development Manager, CLO Virtual Fashion; Anas Shakil, VP, Solvei8; Md. Jawed Akhter, Founder, Jaza Software to mention a few.
‘40 under 40’ Awards
The first day of FTW Dhaka will witness the launch of ‘40 Under 40’ awards. Having established itself as a prominent B2B fashion media house for more than a decade in Bangladesh, Apparel Resources has observed the ebb and flow of the RMG manufacturers in the country.
“Now, the reins are passing to ‘Next-Gen’ entrepreneurs who excel in propelling the legacy forward with innovative business concepts. With this flagship initiative of ‘40 Under 40’, we aim at recognising and celebrating the exceptional achievements of young leaders in the RMG industry of Bangladesh,” says Mayank and further adds that the awards seek to honour individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and impact within the sector, setting the stage for continued growth and excellence.
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