APTEXPO 2024: Pioneering Innovation and Sustainability in Asia-Pacific Textile and Apparel Industry
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- Published: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 13:06
The global textile and garment manufacturing sector has long found its nucleus in the Asia-Pacific region. As this dynamic industry navigates through ever-evolving landscapes, the inaugural Asia-Pacific Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Expo & Summit (APTEXPO 2024) emerges as a pivotal catalyst poised to empower stakeholders to thrive amidst challenges.
Themed "Re-engineering towards a Resilient, Adaptive and Sustainable Supply Chain," APTEXPO 2024 is sponsored by the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) and the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), with co-organisation by MP Singapore Pte Ltd and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX). The Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) extends its support as the host association in Singapore, while Foursource, serving as the special digital partner, orchestrates the event's digital facets.
Scheduled from November 13 to 15, 2024, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, APTEXPO 2024 emerges as a global rendezvous for industry leaders, stakeholders, and innovators to convene, exchange best practices, and explore solutions propelling the region's textile and apparel supply chain forward.
Mr. Albert Tan, Chairman of AFTEX, underscores Singapore's strategic role as a gateway to the Asia Pacific, ideal for hosting APTEXPO 2024, expressing anticipation to engage with stakeholders regionally and globally.
Mr. Xu Yingxin, Vice President of CNTAC, Chairman of The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX), emphasizes the event's potential to foster unprecedented collaboration within the region and globally, advocating for a decentralized manufacturing model for a more efficient and secure supply chain.
APTEXPO 2024 promises to delve into contemporary challenges and opportunities facing the global supply chain, particularly amidst industrial upgrading and reshaping international trade patterns. Discussions will center on enhancing supply chain security and efficiency through decentralized manufacturing.
The accompanying thought-leader's summit expects over 300 delegates from key brands, retailers, designers, trading companies, policymakers, and technology providers globally.
Highlighted features of APTEXPO 2024 include:
1. **Global Perspective:** In-depth discussions on supply chain security development trends and regional trade and investment opportunities.
2. **Frontier Technology & Digitalization:** Showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and resource optimization.
3. **Cross-border Trade:** Leveraging global e-commerce platforms to facilitate cross-border trade between the Asia-Pacific region and the global market.
4. **Green Procurement:** Showcasing sustainable manufacturing practices and promoting a green supply chain.
Moreover, APTEXPO 2024 will host special investment briefing sessions on the Asia-Pacific Textile Industrial Park, offering insights into promotional and investment opportunities.
Jason Ng, Executive Director of MP Singapore, expresses confidence in the event's value addition, leveraging global event expertise to enrich APTEXPO 2024.
Jonas Wand, CEO and Co-founder of Foursource, highlights the event's significance in fostering collaboration and innovation, with Foursource committed to driving solutions for a sustainable future.
In essence, APTEXPO 2024 emerges as a pivotal platform not only for industry convergence but also for championing sustainability, envisioning a more resilient and adaptive ecosystem for the future of the Asia-Pacific textile and apparel industry.