9th-ATEXCON Tentative Programme – Citi India

9th-ATEXCON Tentative Programme

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PROGRAMME

10.00 – 11.15 HRS – INAUGURAL SESSION:
10:00- 10:10 hrs	Welcome Address	Mr. Sanjay K. Jain Chairman, CITI
10:10:10:30 hrs	Address	Mr. Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu Chairman & MD, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd.
10:30- 10:40 hrs	Special Address	Partner States
10:40- 10:55 hrs	Keynote Address	Mr. Amitabh Kant * CEO, NITI Aayog, Government of India
10:55- 11:00 hrs	Release of CITI- Wazir Whitepapers for each session
11:00- 11.10 hrs	Inaugural Address	Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani Minister of Textiles, Information & Broadcasting, Government of India
11.10- 11:15 hrs	Vote of Thanks	Mr. T. Rajkumar, Deputy Chairman, CITI

11.30 HRS – 12.30 HRS: SESSION I POLICY SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE US$300 Bn. MARKET India has strengths in terms of raw material availability, manpower availability, large domestic market, presence of complete manufacturing value chain and government support. This has enabled growth of the industry. In order to achieve an ambitious vision of US$ 300 bn market by 2025, it is imperative to provide industry with the right support.In this session, the esteemed panelist will deliberate on the following points: Current policy support available to the industry Issues being faced by the industry Post GST trade scenario and strategies for inclusive growth Policy perspectives for an integrated textile industry Policy support required to achieve the target exports
11.30 – 11.40 hrs	Opening Remarks by the Chairman	Mr. Amitabh Kant* CEO, NITI Aayog, Government of India
11.40 – 12.20 hrs	Panel Discussion
	Moderator	Mr. Sanjay K. Jain Chairman, CITI
	Panelists	Dr. P. Alli Rani Chairman & MD, Cotton Corporation of India
		Mr. H.K.L. Magu, Chairman, AEPC
		Mr. Ujjwal Lahoti Chairman, TEXPROCIL
		Mr. Sri Narain Aggarwal Chairman, SRTEPC
		Mr. P. Nataraj Chairman, Southern India Mills Association (SIMA)
12.20 – 12.25 hrs	Q&A Session and Summing up by the Moderator
12.25- 12.30 hrs	Concluding Remarks	Mr. Amitabh Kant

12.30 HRS– 13.45 HRS: SESSION II INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TEXTILE MANUFACTURINGNew product developments, new technology are driving the growth of textile and apparel industry globally. In order to compete at a global level, it has become imperative for the companies to adopt advancement made in field of textile technology. Cost advantage comes through superior product quality, skilled workforce, innovative design, customization, on-time delivery, technology innovations and finally admirable after sales service. All these factors culminate to customer satisfaction.In this session, the esteemed panelist will deliberate on the following points: Emerging Global technology trends in textile manufacturing (robotic sewing, 3D printing, water less dyeing, etc.) Sustainability through innovation Smart Textiles Automation in textile manufacturing Technology Upgradation: Challenges and Constraints Need of implementing standardized manufacturing systems and processes to improve the system efficiency and output quality Product lifecycle management- material saving/efficiency, resource efficiency – Zero defect Current issues with the productivity and efficiency levels of the workforce in the textile industry Skill development for enhancing efficiency and productivity
12.30- 12.40 hrs	Opening Remarks by the Chairman	Mrs. Pushpa Subrahmanyam* Special Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
12:40- 13:25 hrs	Presentations
		Mr. S.K. Khandelia President, Sutlej Textiles & Industries Ltd.
		Mr. Abhijeet Puranik Head Sales – India, Rieter
		Mr. D. Ghosh, General Manager – Sales, Oerlikon Textile India P. Ltd
		Mr. Deepak Mehta Head – Energy & Agri, MCX Ltd.
		Mr. R.D. Udeshi President – Polyester Chain Reliance Industries Ltd
		Dr. Christina Raab Director Implementation, ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals), Amsterdam
13:25- 13:40 hrs	Q&A Session and Summing up by the Moderator
13:40- 13:45 hrs	Concluding Remarks	Mrs. Pushpa Subrahmanyam

14:15 HRS – 15:45 HRS : SESSION III: GLOBAL VALUE CHAIN – TRADE AND INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVES The global textile and apparel industry has seen a structural shift in terms of manufacturing locations. Earlier the production was concentrated in major western countries but it has now shifted majorly to developing economies, mainly the Asian countries such as China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam etc. Moreover, fragmentation of production processes has allowed the developing nations to industrialize by joining value chains instead of building whole chains themselves. In this session, the esteemed panelist will deliberate on the following points: Importance of Regional economic integration in textile industry (trade creation, market expansion, productivity improvement, precursor to investment etc.) Leveraging the benefits of trade agreements Trade and investment perspectives Key challenges facing the textile industry on the international front Need for conducive environment to boost trade & investment
14:15- 14.25 hrs	Opening Remarks by the Chairman	Dr. Kavita Gupta* Textile Commissioner, Government of India
14:25- 14:35 hrs	Lead Presentation	Dr. Christian Schindler Director General, The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), Zurich
14:35- 15:15 hrs	Panel Discussion
	Moderator	Mr. Prem Malik Past Chairman, CITI
	Panelists	Mr. Surya K. Gupta President – Corporate, Raymond Ltd.
		Mr. Rajaguru Raja Managing Partner, Texcoms Textile Solutions, Indonesia
		Mr. Felix Fernando Chairman, Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association, Sri Lanka
		Mr. Fazlul Haque MD, Plummy Fashions Lead Advisor, SR Asia, Bangladesh
		Ms. Shilpa Divekar Nirula CEO – India Region, Monsanto
		Mr. Govind Venuprasad, Coordinator – SITA, Office for Asia and the Pacific, International Trade Centre, Switzerland
15:15- 15:40 hrs	Q&A Session and Summing up by the Moderator
15:40- 15:45 hrs	Concluding Remarks	Dr. Kavita Gupta

16:00 – 17:30 hrs SESSION IV: RETAIL IN TEXTILES & APPAREL: EMERGING SCENARIO The retail market in emerging nations is evolving rapidly while moving on a growth trajectory. As the retail market is gradually moving towards organized sector, new channels and new shopping behavior is shaping-up. This session seeks to offer insights into the future of fashion retailing. In this session, the esteemed panelist will deliberate on the following points: Present structure of retail sector in Asian countries Emerging Trends and opportunities in retailing sector Strategies being adopted to collaborate textile manufacturing with changing retail scenario
16.00- 16.10 hrs	Opening Remarks by the Chairman	Mr. Kulin Lalbhai* Executive Director, Arvind Limited
16:10- 17:00 hrs	Panel Discussion
	Moderator	Mr. Harminder Sahni Managing Director, Wazir Advisors
		Mr. Rahul Mehta President, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)
		Mr. Mohit Dhanjal Director – Retail, Raymond Ltd.
		Mr. Vineet Gautam* CEO, Bestseller India
		Mr. Kamal Khushlani* Director, Credo Brands Mktg Pvt Ltd/ Mufti
		Mr. Sadashiv Nayak* CEO, Future Retail
		Mr. Aloke banerjee* CEO, Bombay Dyeing
17:00- 17:25 hrs	Q&A Session and Summing up by the Moderator
17:25- 17:30 hrs	Concluding Remarks	Mr. Kulin Lalbhai*
17:30-17:45	Vote of Thanks	Mr. D.L. Sharma Vice Chairman, CITI