CITI & Telangana Govt To Host 13Th Asian Textile Conference In Hyderabad

(MENAFN- KNN India) Hyderabad, Mar 17 (KNN) The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), in partnership with the Government of Telangana, will host the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON) in Hyderabad on April 2–3, 2026.

The event, themed 'Reimagining the Future of Global Textiles', will be held alongside the Telangana Textile Dialogue.

The conference is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to deliberate on the future of the textiles and apparel sector amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.

CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said the event aims to serve as a platform to shape the next phase of growth for the global textiles industry.

He noted that the conference will facilitate discussions among key stakeholders to explore ways to strengthen the sector in an environment marked by uncertainty and change.

Key Discussion Areas

ATEXCON 2026 will centre around three key themes, including fibres and fabrics with a focus on scaling bio-based and manmade fibres while enhancing traceability, manufacturing and supply chains aimed at developing advanced, technology-driven production systems through the use of AI, automation and circular practices, and markets and trade, which will explore strategies to tap into emerging consumer bases in an increasingly volatile global market.

Telangana Textile Dialogue

The Telangana Textile Dialogue, to be held alongside the conference, is positioned as a global forum for collaboration across the textile value chain. It will focus on building a future-ready ecosystem driven by technology, sustainability and international partnerships.

Key areas of discussion will include policy and investment, global connectivity, heritage and innovation, and skill development, with an emphasis on technology-led transformation.

Industry Outlook

India's textiles and apparel sector has set a target of reaching USD 350 billion in size by 2030, underscoring its role in the country's economic growth trajectory.

(KNN Bureau)

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