The Textile Sourcing Meet ’23 in Jaipur, hosted by SOWTEX in collaboration with the Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR), was a remarkable event. Supported by key partners such as the Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL), the Federation of Rajasthan Handicraft Exporters (FORHEX), The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), and Liva Fluid Fashion, with Fashion Snoops (FS) as the Trend Partner, the event set the stage for a dynamic exchange of ideas and innovations.
The event opened with a warm welcome to esteemed guests, including Guest of Honour Mr. Rafeek Khan, a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, and Special Guest Mr. Zakir Hussain, President of GEAR. Sonil Jain, CEO of Sowtex Network, set the tone for the event by presenting solutions for FastTrack Sourcing with an emphasis on speed and cost reduction.
The event featured a captivating Showcase of Trends and a Digital Fashion Show, powered by Fashion Snoops and Sowtex Design Lab, providing a glimpse into the latest trends- SS/AW-24 in the textile and fashion industry.
Panel discussions further enriched the event. The first discussion, titled “Tapping New Buyers through Textile Innovation & Latest Trends,” brought together industry experts like Uday Khadilkar, Vice President of Value Chain Development at Aditya Birla – LIVA, Mohan Ram Prabhu, Executive Director at Balavigna Weaving Mills, and Ritesh Khandelwal, Co-Founder/CEO of Zyod. Zakir Hussain, President at GEAR, skillfully moderated this engaging session.
The second panel discussion, “Improving Manufacturing Efficiency by Strengthening Supply Chain,” featured senior leaders from various sectors, including Lalit Arora of Jimmy Mode International, Anuj Mundhra, CEO of Nandani Creation Ltd, Dhruv Shah, Marketing Executive at Shahlon Silk Industries Ltd, and Sharad Tandon, a senior consultant at startup EximPe. Mr. Sonil Jain, CEO of Sowtex, moderated this discussion.
A presentation on Innovative Material (LIVA) provided insights into cutting-edge materials and their applications in the textile industry.
The event allowed for invaluable networking opportunities, including open networking and business-to-business meetings.
Day 2 was marked by the Opening of the show to the Fashion Fraternity and the 1-2-1 Sourcing Conclave. In this exclusive session, we organized one-on-one B2B meetings between our suppliers and buyers, effectively bridging the gaps between them and facilitating the negotiation of substantial deals, followed by additional sessions of the 1-2-1 Sourcing Conclave and open networking.
The event culminated in a thought-provoking Panel Discussion, focusing on “Digital Transformation in Manufacturing,” with the participation of senior experts and co-founders of textile tech companies, including Nimish Dave, Sailesh Khawani, and Durga Charan Das. Mr. Rajiv Dewan, Chairman at Ma’am Arts, and most senior stalwart of Jaipur Industry skillfully moderated this final discussion.
The event’s grand finale featured a felicitation and closing session, acknowledging the contributions and successes of the participants.
The Textile Sourcing Meet ’23 – Jaipur was an enriching and informative event that fostered collaborations, inspired innovation, and strengthened the textile and fashion industry’s connections. It was a significant step toward the growth and progress of the Fashion Fraternity, and we eagerly anticipate future events of this caliber.
