ABOUT CITI GTC 2021

Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) is organizing the second edition of "Global Textiles Conclave (GTC2021)" on Wednesday, 24th & Thursday, 25th February 2021 on Virtual Platform to brainstorm about the trends and showcase the potential of Indian textile industry, highlighting its ability to play a much bigger role in the world market in the next decade. The theme of the Conclave is "The India Factor: Transforming Global Textiles & Apparels in 2021-30"

International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and International Apparel Federation (IAF) are the Co-Partners and Gherzi Textil Organisation is the Knowledge Partner of Global Textiles Conclave 2021.

Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) being one of the leading industry chambers of the textile and clothing sector of India, represents the major leading regional & industry associations and 18 major corporate members, thus, covering the entire textile value chain from farm to garments & made-ups and the textile machinery industry.

1st edition of the Global Textiles Conclave organised by CITI on 27th & 28th November 2018 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi as part of its Diamond Jubilee Celebrations was a grand success. Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon'ble Vice President of India inaugurated the CITI Global Textiles Conclave 2018 on 27th November 2018.

The global textile industry has been undergoing structural transformation and consolidation, which has accelerated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes are influenced by mega trends dominated by digitalization and sustainability and characterized by shifting patterns in demand and supply. International buyers are keen to diversify the sourcing of textiles and clothing leading to reorganization of the supply chains. There is no doubt that these trends throw up opportunities as well as challenges for the Indian textile industry. The government policy has recognized this and is committed to help improve its competitiveness. The industry is vital for India's economic growth and employment generation.

2nd edition of GTC, the virtual event, will in nutshell cover the entire textile value chain from "FARM to FASHION" and will be one of the major Textiles Conclave on Virtual Platform. The event will not only offer the participants the opportunity to interact with a very select group of peers from global textile & clothing industry, but will also provide them a platform to brainstorm, share and gain key insights over a period of two days into the present and future of this resurging, dynamic sector. We would be delineating the disruptive ideas, innovative technologies and best practices for a sustainable growth in the textile and clothing industry amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. We are also having separate Sessions with "Partner States", "Partner Countries" and Senior Government Officials.

On this spectacular occasion, we are inviting Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India to virtually inaugurate the CITI Global Textiles Conclave 2021 on Wednesday, 24th February 2021.

Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon'ble Union Minister of Textiles and Women & Child Development has kindly accepted our request to deliver Keynote Address in the Inaugural Session of 2nd Edition of CITI's Global Textiles Conclave 2021 scheduled on Wednesday, 24th February 2021 at 2:00 PM.

Other senior government officials, policy makers & trade experts from Ministries of Textiles, Finance, Commerce, Agriculture, Labour, etc. and related departments will also be invited to deliberate on important policy aspects. Further top speakers from across the globe would be participating in the deliberations.