PHDCCI to Host 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit, Bringing Together Industry Leaders for a Greener Future
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is set to host the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit on 17th September 2024, at Lakshmipat Singhania Auditorium, PHD House, New Delhi.
This annual flagship event brings together key stakeholders from the textile industry to discuss and explore innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
The summit is expected to attract over 200 delegates, including representatives from textile and apparel manufacturers, exporters, traders, supply chain managers, compliance officers, environmental consultants, research institutions, technology providers, retailers, and brands.
Smt. Prajakta L Verma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will deliver a special address during Session 1: Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Textile. This session will focus on sustainable raw materials, clean technologies, and circular economy solutions.
The 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit is supported by the leading organizations committed to sustainability in the textile industry. Notable partners include:
- Premium Partner: RSWM Limited
- Associate Partners: Ecocert Group, Oerlikon Textile India Pvt. Ltd., Filatex India, Polyester Textile and Apparel Industry Association
- Delegate Kit Partner: Fairtrade India and CSM
- Knowledge Partner: Wazir Advisors
- Sustainability Partner: CDP India
In addition to the keynote addresses and special address by the leaders in the textile sector, the summit will feature a panel discussion on “Ethical Sourcing, Labor Practices, and Reducing Carbon Emissions for a Sustainable Textile Future.” The event will also include a session on “Building Sustainable Supply Chains towards a Sustainable Fashion Future.”
The esteemed speakers for the Summit include:
- Mr. B M Sharma, Jt. Managing Director, RSWM Limited
- Mr. Anil Jadhav, Regional Director-South Asia & Middle East, Ecocert
- Mr. Sudipto Mandal, Sr. Manager-Sales & Marketing, Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions Division, MMF Solutions Unit, Oerlikon Textile India Pvt. Ltd.
- Mr. Abhishek Jani, CEO, Fairtrade India
- Mr. Varun Vaid, Business Director, Wazir Advisors Pvt. Ltd
- Ms. Shweta Basu, Manager: Corporate Engagement and Partnerships, CDP Operations India Private Limited
- Mr. Rohan Batra, Textile & Retail Sustainability, Marks & Spencer
- Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Pal, Assistant Program Manager- Alternate Materials, IDH, the Transforming Markets
- Mr. Manish Dabkara, Chairman & MD, EKI Energy Services Ltd
- Mr. Balkrishan Sharma, Business Head, DYB, RSWM Limited
- Ms. Shammi Singh, Head Global Hub, Internal and Supplier Assurance Solutions, BSI Group
- Mr. Manish Gupta, Senior Manager – Supply Chain and Traceability Better Cotton Initiative
- Mr. Akhil Sivanandan, CEO, Green Story
- Mr. Piyush Girotra, Business Lead – South Asia, Fashion Snoops/ Wazir Advisors
For more information and to register for the summit, please visit https://www.sustainabletextilesummit.com/register-now. The invitation will only be sent to the registered delegates.