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 – 12:30
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 |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | New Trends and Challenges in the Development of Global Textile & Apparel Industry |
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Christian P. Schindler, Director General, International Textile Manufacturers Federation |
| 09:30 – 09:50 | AI Development Trends and Prospects in the Textile Industry of Key Asia-Pacific Markets |
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China： Sun Ruizhe, President, China National Textile And Apparel Council
ASEAN：Jemmy Kartiwa, President, ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries |
| 09:50 – 10:05 | Tariff Uncertainty, Energy Volatility, and Regional Realignment: Stress-Testing the Security of Global Textile & Apparel Supply Chains |
| 10:05 – 10:20 | Sustainable Development and Supply Chain Collaboration in the Global Fashion Industry |
| 10:20 – 10:35 | How AI Reshapes Core Competitiveness Across the Entire Textile and Apparel Value Chain |
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Javier del Pozo, Distinguished Partner, McKinsey & Company |
| 10:35 – 11:10 | Break / Exhibitor Presentation / Exhibition Tour for Invited Guests |
| 11:10 – 12:30 | 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 Iria Mouzo Lestón, Director of Public, Institutional and Regulatory Affairs at Pepco Ken Loo, Secretary General, Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Manufacturers Association in Cambodia |
14:00 – 18:00
Asia Apparel Retail & Brand Growth Forum 2026
(Bio-based Materials: From Nature, Beyond Nature)
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Global Fashion and Asian Textile and Apparel Market Trend Analysis |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Trends and Prospects for the International Development of Chinese Brands |
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Yang Zhaohua, Vice President, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | The Global Growth Path of Asian Brands |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | From Online to Offline: Cross-Border Growth Models of Asian Brands |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | E-commerce Platforms Empowering Asian Brand Growth |
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TIKTOK Shop / Shopee |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Pathways for ASEAN Brands to Enter the Chinese Market |
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Professor Wang Xiangsheng, Chairman, Hong Kong Digital Creative Association |
| 15:30 – 15:50 | Break / Exhibitor Presentation / Exhibition Tour for Invited Guests |
| 15:50 – 16:05 | How Local Retail Partners Drive Long-Term Value for Global Apparel Brands in Southeast Asia |
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Central Group/ ICONSIAM |
| 16:05 – 16:20 | Partnership Models in the Southeast Asian Apparel Retail Market |
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Raffles (ASEAN shopping malls / department stores) |
| 16:20 – 16:35 | Opportunities for Global Apparel and Fashion Brands in the Vietnamese Market |
| 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 |
| 16:50 – 18:00 | 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: Gen Lehn, President APAC, BNI Global Malini Kannan, Co-Founder & CEO, Nūl Global Technologies Robin Hoenig, Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte. Limited Lily Hamid, Commercial Director, DORS |
09:00 – 12:20
Asia-Pacific Sustainable and Innovative Textile Materials Forum 2026
(Circular Fashion: Closing the Loop, Opening Infinity)
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09:00 – 09:15 |
Sustainable Textiles in Asia: Industry Trends, Policy Landscape, and the Road to Circularity |
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Gunjan Sharma, Chairman of Asian Chemical Fiber Industries Federation (ACFIF) |
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09:15 – 09:30 |
Sustainable Textiles in China: Trends and Prospects |
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Xu Yingxin, Vice President, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) |
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09:30 – 09:45 |
Sustainable Circular Textiles: From Materials to Technology |
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09:45 – 10:00 |
Green Dyeing & Finishing: Waterless Technology Driving Sustainable Growth in Asia-Pacific Textiles |
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Xu Mo, Marketing Director, Hangzhou Wensli Silk Technology Co., Ltd. |
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10:00 – 10:15 |
Textile Recycling Systems and Value Recovery |
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Olivia Oo, General Manager, Circ |
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10:15 – 10:30 |
Sustainable Textile Material Innovation and Development Trends |
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Wang Yongsheng, Director of Market Promotion Department, China Chemical Fibers Association (CCFA) |
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10:30 – 10:50 |
Break / Exhibitor Showcase |
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10:50 – 11:05 |
Traceability and Transparency: Strengthening Trust in Sustainable Textile Supply Chains |
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Anne-Laure, Member Board of Directors, Haelixa |
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11:05 – 11:20 |
Commercializing Circular Recycling Technologies for Polyester/Spandex Blends |
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Jiangsu AMINO Material Technology Co., Ltd. |
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11:20 – 11:35 |
Empowering Sustainable Fashion with Differentiated Recycled Polyester Staple Fibers |
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SuZhou Emon New Material Technology Co.,Ltd |
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11:35 – 12:30 |
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, Head of Ethical Trade and Environmental Sustainability, Primark Kristina Elinder Liljas, Senior Director of Sustainable Finance and Engagement, Apparel Impact Institute Vincent Djen, Director, Cheng Kung Garments Neocle Recycling Technology (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd. Hebei Junye Fiber Co., Ltd. |
14:00 – 18:00
Asia-Pacific Sustainable and Innovative Textile Materials Forum 2026
(High-Performance Fabrics: Boundless Performance)
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Best Pathways for Transitioning from Conventional Petroleum-Based Polyester to Bio-based |
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Claire Mattelet, Fibers Global Sustainability Program Head, Indorama Ventures PC |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Innovative Application Cases of Bio-Based Textile Materials |
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Jerry Luo, Co-Founder & CMO, Leaf Bio |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Scaling Up Bio-Enzymatic T2T Recycling for Commercial Production |
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Jiangsu FixDye Import & Export Co., Ltd (reo-eco) |
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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: Calvin Woolley, Global Sustainable Business Manager, IKEA Panelists: Shiyo TAKEOKA, CEO, Goldwin Venture Partners Inc. Director of Global Commercial Partnerships, CIRCULOSE Novonesis Group Jiangsu Sanlian New Material Co.,Ltd. |
| 15:35 – 15:55 | Break / Exhibitor Showcase |
| 15:55 – 16:10 | Frontier Trends and Market Applications of Functional Fibers |
| 16:10 – 16:25 | Testing, Certification, and Traceability of Functional Textiles |
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TrusTrace |
| 16:25 – 16:40 | Innovation and Application of Sustainable Down Materials |
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Jiangsu Yugongfang Down Products Co., Ltd. |
| 16:40 – 16:55 |
Antibacterial, Moisture-Wicking and Quick-Drying, and Cooling: An Integrated Solution for Sports Performance Fabrics |
| 16:55 – 17:10 |
Closed-Loop Ecosystem for Textile Waste – From Discard to Renew |
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Wujiang Jingrui Textile Co., Ltd. |
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17:10 – 18:00 |
Panel Discussion: From Fiber Innovation to Consumer Experience in Asia-Pacific Functional Textiles |
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Panelists: Chua Marilyn, Group Head of Communications, Archroma Van Pham, Regional General Manager, ASEAN, TESTEX – Swiss Textile Testing Institute Materials Company: Jiangsu Zhongyuan Runsheng Industrial Group |
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
