ICAC International Seminar 2012, Taipei
“Textiles and Clothing Trade Potential in Asia”
Registration Form
Sponsors:
Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
Organizers:
International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC)
Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF)
ICAC International Seminar 2012, Taipei
“Textiles and Clothing Trade Potential in Asia”
DATE
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 9:00 to 16:30
VENUE
Meeting Room 504B&C of Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
INTRODUCTION
The Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) takes great pleasure in holding the International Seminar of International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) covering the theme ” Textiles and Clothing Trade Potential in Asia”. The seminar coincides with the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) and Taipei IN Style (TIS), also organized by TTF, to be held from the16 to 18 of October.
Considering that the U.S. economic growth is lower than expected and the proliferation of European sovereign debt crisis drags on euro area’s growth, while the economic performance of emerging markets in Asia is far better than the advanced countries in recent years, Asia is expected to become the biggest global economic growth momentum. With the opening up of Asian markets, it will generate enormous opportunities and a number of new topics related to textiles and clothing industry to be discussed among panel and participants.
REGISTRATION
Please send the registration form directly to TTF via fax (+886 2) 2394-3245 / 2391-7712 or e-mail to before September 10, 2012.
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ICAC International Seminar 2012, Taipei
Tentative Agenda
Oct 17th, 2012 Room 504B&C, Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall
Time / Contents09:00 – 09:30 / Registration
09:30 – 09:50 / Welcome Remarks
09:50 – 10:30 / Keynote Speech
Mr. John Cheh, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Esquel Group of Companies, Hong Kong
10:30 – 10:40 / Coffee Break
Session I: Consumer Market in Emerging Asian Countries
Hit by debt crisis in Europe and downturn of economy in America, Asian countries, the area with one third of world population have become the main markets for textile products. With large demands from the domestic markets and better economic performance comparatively, Asia has become a power house in global economy. How can we keep up with the latest development in the market and consumer trends in Asian markets? How can we be the first and be the leader in these markets? These are important issues for all players in global textile industry.
10:40 – 12:00
Moderator: Mr. Andrei Guitchounts,
ICAC, U.S.A.
Panelist 1: Mr. Ade Sudrajat, Chairman
ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX), Indonesia
Panelist 2: Mr. Wang Yu, Vice Chairman
China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textiles, China
Panelist 3: Mr. Tada, General Manager (To be confirmed)
Taiwan Itokin, Japan
Panel Discussion & Q&A
12:00 – 13:00 / Lunch
Time / Contents
Session II: The Competitiveness of Technological Innovation
The textile industry has endeavored in constantly upgrading its R&D capacities in order to develop textile products and garments with better quality and pricing. What are the changes in the innovation in textile materials? What is the future prospect of different materials? How can the industry maximize productivity of the facilities while developing innovative manufacturing technologies? Representatives from key technology innovators will share their experiences in developing new materials and innovative technologies for manufacturing garments.
13:00 – 14:20
Moderator: Dr. Michael T. Fralix, President & CEO (To be confirmed)
﹝TC﹞2 , U.S.A.
Panelist 1: Mr. Jason Tan Shaw Tse, Vice President
Luen Thai Holdings Ltd, Hong Kong
Panelist 2: Ms. Jin-Lian Hu, Professor of Institute of Textiles & Clothing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongPanelist 3: (To be confirmed)
Panel Discussion & Q&A14:20 – 14:40 / Coffee Break
Session III：The Sourcing Trends and the Shifts in Supply Chain
The importance of consumer markets for textile products and apparel in emerging Asian countries, has led to a major change in the collaboration relationships in the traditional supply chains. By having full knowledge of consumer values and expectations in Asian markets, what are the market opportunities here? How can we utilize the power of influencing consumers to identify, anticipate and respond to demands of consumers? How can we be a part of the supply chain of apparel industry in the emerging Asian markets? What opportunities the change of sourcing trends of the western brands and Asia supply chain will shape the production structure?
14:40 – 16:00
Moderator: Mr. John Cheh, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Esquel Group of Companies, Hong Kong
Panelist 1: Mr. J. Barry Leonard, President & CEO
Welspun Inc, USA (tbc)
Panelist 2: Mr. Gary Ross, Vice President (To be confirmed)
Global Fashion & Home Supply Chain of Avon, U.S.A
Panelist 3: (To be confirmed)
Panel Discussion & Q&A
16:00 – 16:30 / Conclusion & Closing Remarks
～Simultaneous interpretation of English-Mandarin is available throughout the seminar～
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