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Apparel Sourcing Week 2024 Reveals Its Conference Agenda

15 July 2024

Apparel Sourcing Week (ASW) is delighted to announce its much-awaited Conference Agenda for the upcoming 4th edition, scheduled to take place on August 28-29, 2024 at Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru.

The agenda features an impressive lineup of panel discussions, workshops, presentations, meet-ups and  fireside chats, curated to offer insights into the latest trends, innovations and strategies driving the future of apparel supply chain.

Spanning across two action-packed days, the attendees can expect more than 25 conferences and networking sessions. The agenda includes six intriguing topics: SustainableNXT; Denim District; Retail Pulse; Manufacturing; Start Ups and Sourcing.

Highlights of ASW 2024 Conference:

SustainableNXT

  • Circular Fashion and India: Transforming Mindless Consumption into Mindful Resource Utilisation
  • Sustainability Check: Are Alternative Materials Walking the Talk?
  • Co-Creating Sustainability: Exploring Opportunities 
  • Green Funding for Apparel and Textile for Net Zero Outcome
  • ‘Eco-Pack’ for Good

Denim District

  • ‘Greening’ the Denim Supply Chain
  • Beyond 5-Pocket: Exploring Trends in Denim
  • Reimagining Denim Apparel Exports of India

Retail Pulse

  • Prêt-à-Porter & Haute Couture: An Unreal Partnership in Making
  • Exploring New Horizons: Opportunities for Apparel Exporters in Emerging Retail Markets
  • India’s Retail Growth Story: The Power of Tier 2 – Tier-6 Markets

Manufacturing

  • Strategies for Managing Bulk, Small and Split Orders in Apparel Manufacturing
  • Product Diversification: Future-Proofing Manufacturing Business 
  • Navigating On-Demand Manufacturing for Efficient and Sustainable Production
  • How to Create a Successful On-Demand Manufacturing Business?

Start Ups

  • Creating a Hot-Selling Collection
  • Building a D2C Brand: Raised to First Sell
  • Managing Fashion Designing: Thanks to Generative AI

Sourcing

  • Sourcing 2.0: Co-creating a Futureproof Framework
  • Sourcing Quick, Small and Close to Consumption  
  • How to Enhance Speed-to-Market in Fashion Supply Chain? 

In addition to the panel discussions, fireside chats, workshops and presentations, Team ASW is also gearing up to launch an exclusive report – powered by Apparel Resources on emerging retail destinations during the Conference.

That’s not all! Roundtables at ASW offer intimate discussions on emerging trends and innovative business strategies along with our industry leaders. Some of the key topics for our roundtable conversations this year include:

  • Export Potential of India in MMF-based Apparel
  • Strategies and Policies for Optimised Sourcing Amidst Hindrance in Supply Chain
  • Buying Houses are Back to Business: Collaborative Roles and Responsibilities 

With over 200 Exhibitors, 50+ Sponsors and Partners, 100+ Industry Speakers and 10K+ C-level Delegates, ASW 2024 promises to be a pivotal platform uniting fashion retail and manufacturing professionals.

Register early to secure your place and maximise your experience with more than 25 Knowledge-driven Sessions.

About Apparel Sourcing Week 2024

Apparel Sourcing Week 2024, a two-days Sourcing Show not only provides the Asian manufacturers a platform to showcase their products & manufacturing capabilities to the Brands & Retailers from all over the world including India, but also extends them a chance to attend the multiple seminars (headed by industry experts), workshops, open-house discussions and networking opportunities organised during these three days, which would help the manufacturers get a better understanding of Indian and International Retail and evolving dynamics of sourcing in various markets and retail formats.

About the Organiser

Apparel Resources is well known for its benchmark publications – Apparel Online, StitchWorld and Resource Guide published from India, Bangladesh & Vietnam. These publications have been around in the industry for over 35 years, supporting, guiding and standing by garment exporters and the retail industry globally, providing them a platform to source better.