Summit (demo)
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Nov 11 · Morning
APTEXPO Summit 2026
Forum Theme: New Era of Global Supply Chain Powered by AI
Focused on the accelerating transformation of global supply chains and AI-driven innovation, the conference brings together government leaders, industry executives, and senior supply chain decision-makers to explore strategic pathways for advancing and upgrading the Asia-Pacific textile and apparel ecosystem.
- 09:00 – 12:30 · Opening Ceremony + Summit Forum
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Nov 12 . Full Day
Asia-Pacific Sustainable and Innovative Textile Materials Forum 2026
Forum Theme: New Materials for New Future
Session 1 · Circular Fashion Industry
Closing the Loop, Opening Infinity
Session 2 · Bio-based Materials
From Nature, Beyond Nature
Session 3 · High-Performance Functional Fabrics
Boundless Performance, Defining the Future
November 12: 09:00 – 18:00
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Nov 11. Afternoon
Nov 13 . Full Day
Asia Apparel Retail & Brand Growth Forum 2026
Forum Theme: Start in Asia, Dazzle the World
Exploring global pathways for Asian apparel brands – retail innovation, brand internationalisation strategies, and Asia-Pacific consumer market activation.
November 11: 14:00 – 18:00 Case Studies + Channel Matchmaking · Cross-border e-commerce · DTC brands · AP retail trends
November 13: 09:00 – 17:30 · Case Studies + Channel Matchmaking · Cross-border e-commerce · DTC brands · AP retail trends
09:00 – 12:00
Opening Ceremony & APTEXPO Summit 2026
(New Era of AI-Powered Supply Chains)
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome Speech of Organizers |
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Jason Ng, Managing Director, MP Group Liang Pengcheng, Executive Vice Chairman, The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Sharon Lim, President, Singapore Fashion Council Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony by Global Partners |
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| 09:15 – 09:30 | New Trends and Challenges in the Development of the Global Textile & Apparel Industry |
| Christian P. Schindler, Director General, International Textile Manufacturers Federation | |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Technological Innovation Achievements and Prospects of China's Textile Industry |
| Sun Ruizhe, President, China National Textile And Apparel Council | |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | Trends and Prospects of AI Development in the ASEAN Textile Industry |
| Jemmy Kartiwa, President, ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries | |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Secure Development of Global Textile and Apparel Supply Chains: Trends and Prospects |
| Paul Lennen, Managing Director, Weave Service | |
| 10:05 – 10:20 | Value Reconstruction of the Global Fashion Industry from a Sustainability Perspective |
| Gao Dekang, Chairman and President of Bosideng Group | |
| 10:20 – 10:35 | Value Reconstruction of the Global Fashion Industry Driven by Artificial Intelligence |
| Ricky Huang, China Representative, Global Fashion Group | |
| 10:35 – 11:00 | Break / Exhibitor Pitch / Exhibition Tour for Invited Guests |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion: AI-Driven Trends and Challenges in Asia-Pacific Apparel Supply Chain Collaboration |
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Moderator: Justin Huang, President, Taiwan Textile Federation Panelists: Lim Lena, Chief Commercial Officer, Browzwear Sunny Huang, Executive Director, New Wide Group Jonas Wand, CEO and Co-founder, FOURSOURCE Group Anil Konidena, Director, Landmark Group Ken Loo, Secretary General, Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Manufacturers Association in Cambodia Qingdao Kute Smart Co., Ltd. |
14:00 – 17:30
Asia Apparel Retail & Brand Growth Forum 2026
(Start in Asia, Dazzle the World)
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Global Fashion and Asian Textile and Apparel Market Trend Analysis |
| Mariam Tania, Founder, KATA | |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Trends and Prospects for the International Development of Chinese Brands |
| Yang Zhaohua, Vice President, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) | |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | The Global Growth Path of Asian Brands |
| Yang Xun, Chairman, The Textiles Chamber of Hong Kong, Jeanswest International (HK) Ltd. | |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | From Online to Offline: Cross-Border Growth Models of Asian Brands |
| Enozva Dwi Razuary, Retail Expansion and Development Advisor, Love, Bonito (TBC) | |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Sportswear Trends in Southeast Asia |
| Tim Chuah, Head of Research APAC, Euromonitor International | |
| 15:15 – 15:50 | Break / Exhibitor Pitch / Exhibition Tour for Invited Guests |
| 15:50 – 16:05 | E-commerce Platforms Empowering Asian Brand Growth |
| Adam, Country Manager, TikTok Vietnam | |
| 16:05 – 16:20 | Partnership Models in the Southeast Asian Apparel Retail Market |
| SMRT Corporation Ltd. (ASEAN shopping malls / department stores) | |
| 16:20 – 16:35 | Opportunities for Global Apparel and Fashion Brands in the Vietnamese Market |
| Tam Nguyen, Vietnam Ambassador, Magaras Asia | |
| 16:35 – 16:50 | AI Systems in Fashion Retail to Drive Brand Growth and Market Performance |
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Audrey Tang, Senior Director, E-Commerce & Growth, Singapore Fashion Council Bhaskar Vulapalli, Chief Strategist, Fashion AI Hub |
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| 16:50 – 17:30 | Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges in Asian Apparel Retail and Brand Growth |
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Moderator: Ting-Ting Zhang, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Fashion Council Panelists: Matthias Weiskopf, LUXE/LINK, Founder and Principal Consultant Malini Kannan, Co-Founder & CEO, Nūl Global Technologies Lily Hamid, Commercial Director, DORS Robin Hoenig, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte. Limited |
09:00 – 17:40
Asia-Pacific Sustainable and Innovative Textile Materials Forum 2026
(Circular Fashion / Bio-based Materials / High-Performance Materials)
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Sustainable Textiles in Asia: Industry Trends, Policy Landscape, and the Road to Circularity |
| Gunjan Sharma, Chairman of Asian Chemical Fiber Industries Federation (ACFIF) | |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Sustainable Textiles in China: Trends and Prospects |
| Xu Yingxin, Vice President, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) | |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Sustainable Green Textiles – The Future of Lyocell Development |
| Sateri | |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | Sustainable Circular Practices for New Textile Materials |
| Sandy, Sustainability Manager, Lenzing Group | |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Green Dyeing & Finishing: Waterless Technology Driving Sustainable Growth in Asia-Pacific Textiles |
| Xu Mo, Marketing Director, Hangzhou Wensli Silk Technology Co., Ltd. | |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Break / Exhibitor Pitch |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Textile Recycling Systems and Value Recovery |
| Olivia Oo, General Manager, Circ | |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Traceability and Transparency: Strengthening Trust in Sustainable Textile Supply Chains |
| Anne-Laure Descours, Member Board of Directors, Haelixa | |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Commercializing Circular Recycling Technologies for Polyester/Spandex Blends |
| Xiangyu Li, VP, Jiangsu AMINO Material Technology Co., Ltd. | |
| 11:30 – 12:20 | Panel Discussion: Key Challenges and Collaborative Pathways for Building a Sustainable Fashion Ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific Region |
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Moderator: Ulrika Leverenz, Executive Advisor, Impact Value Advisory Panelists: Christian Chandran, Sustainability Expert – Currently Head of Ethical Trade & Environmental Sustainability, South Asia – Primark Kristina Elinder Liljas, Senior Director of Sustainable Finance and Engagement, Apparel Impact Institute Vincent Djen, Director, Cheng Kung Garments Linda Xie, Senior Marketing Advisor, Neocle Recycling Technology (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd. Ryan Zhang, Technically Manager, Hebei Junye Fiber Co., Ltd. Albert Tan, ASEAN Textile Sustainability Expert |
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| 14:00 – 14:15 | Innovative Application Cases of Bio-Based Textile Materials |
| Jerry Luo, Co-Founder & CMO, Leaf Bio | |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Scaling Up Bio-Enzymatic T2T Recycling for Commercial Production |
| EDKVIST AKE STEFAN, Business Development Director, Jiangsu FixDye Import & Export Co., Ltd (reo-eco) | |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Differentiated Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber Empowering Sustainable Fashion |
| Zhang Juan, General Manager, Suzhou Emon New Material Technology Co.,Ltd. | |
| 14:45 – 15:35 | Panel Discussion: From Lab to Shelf, Commercialization and Collaboration Pathways for Bio-Based Materials in the Asia-Pacific Region |
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Moderator: VDE(TBC) Panelists: Shiyo TAKEOKA, CEO, Goldwin Venture Partners Inc. Novonesis Group; Anhui Xinyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Hongjun Meng, Marketing Director, Jiangsu Sanlian New Material Co.,Ltd. Benoit Grenot, CEO, CARBIOS |
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| 15:35 – 16:05 | Break / Exhibitor Pitch |
| 16:05 – 16:20 | Innovative Application Trends of Functional Materials |
| Sameera Hewage, Deputy General Manager, Mas Intimates (TBC) | |
| 16:20 – 16:35 | Innovation and Application of Sustainable Down Materials |
| Sophia Zhou, Chief Executive Officer, Jiangsu Yugongfang Down Products Co., Ltd. | |
| 16:35 – 16:50 | Closed-Loop Ecosystem for Textile Waste – From Discard to Renew |
| James Liu, Marketing Director, Wujiang Jingrui Textile Co., Ltd. | |
| 16:50 – 17:40 | Panel Discussion: From Fiber Innovation to Consumer Experience in Asia-Pacific Functional Textiles |
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Moderator: Anne-Laure Descours, Member Board of Directors, Haelixa Panelists: Dhirendra Gautam, VP Marketing, Archroma Van Pham, Regional General Manager, ASEAN, TESTEX – Swiss Textile Testing Institute International Brand: Smriti Ranjan Bhowmik, Head of Global Sourcing, 2XU Ian Chen, General Manager, Jiangsu Zhongyuan Runsheng Industrial Group Jin Xue, Export Manager, Chuzhou Prosperity Environmental Protection Color Fiber Co., Ltd. |
9:30 AM
Registration and networking
10:00 AM
Opening
10:15 AM
Session 1: 'Where Demand Is Moving'
Understanding the new modest fashion consumer
Modest fashion consumers are increasingly diverse, design-conscious and digitally influenced. This session examines where demand is developing, how preferences differ across ASEAN, the GCC and wider international markets, and what retailers assess when considering product relevance, value, fit, quality, storytelling and commercial potential.
Market intelligence, retail insight and founder experience will help brands and suppliers distinguish lasting opportunity from short-lived trends and make stronger decisions on product, positioning and priority markets.
11:05 AM
Session 2: 'Designed to Scale'
AI enabled product development and the responsive supply chain
Strong design must be supported by products and operations that can meet commercial requirements. This session explores inclusive and consistent fit, fabric performance, flexible production, minimum order quantities, lead times, quality, responsible sourcing, testing and exportmarket compliance.
Speakers will also examine how AI-enabled planning, digital product development, traceability and closer brand-supplier collaboration can shorten development cycle
11:55 AM
Session 3: 'From Reach to Revenue'
Winning customers across borders
Visibility, followers and online engagement do not automatically produce sustainable sales. This session examines how fashion businesses can select the right mix of marketplaces, social commerce, retail distribution, direct-to-consumer channels and local partnerships when entering a new market.
The discussion will cover customer acquisition, localisation, pricing, product information, fulfilment, returns, cross-border logistics and buyer expectations. Speakers will identify the practical steps that help brands move from discovery to conversion, distribution and repeat business.
1:30 PM
Registration & Networking Coffee
2:00 PM
OPENING KEYNOTE — Heritage Textiles of ASEAN: Preserving Culture, Empowering Artisans, and Creating Sustainable Markets
OVERVIEW
- Heritage preservation
- Sustainable textile development
- Market opportunities in ASEAN and global markets
- Youth engagement in batik design
3:00 PM
Modernizing Heritage: The Art of Culturally Inclusive Fashion Collaborations
3:30 PM
