DISCOVER
FASHION
TECH WEEK
The way forward for fashion retailers, brands and manufacturers today is to deliver innovation with speed through the use of technology in the entire supply chain.
Leveraging AI, data analytics and social platforms to spot trends and understand consumer preferences, along with incorporating AR/VR/3D rendering solutions to convey designs, amps up the collaborative game between manufacturers and brands. This not only speeds up decision making but also accelerates the production of products.
GAME OF FASHION CHANGES NOW
40+ SPONSORS
& PARTNERS
To showcase new-age
technologies to fashion
retail and manufacturing
industries
DISCOVER INSIGHTS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
KNOW
LEDGE
SESSIONS
Intriguing discussions
under Tech Panels, Tech
Spotlight, Tech Podium and
Tech Huddle sessions
- NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS!
- GROW IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
- DISCOVER THE HUMAN SIDE OF TECH!
GROW YOUR VISION
2000+
Attendees
From global fashion retail
houses, brands, manufacturers,
buying houses and technology
industries
PARTNERS
SESSIONS
SPEAKERS
ATTENDEES
40+
SPONSOR & PARTNERS
15+
KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS
50+
INDUSTRY SPEAKERS
2000+
EVENT ATTENDEES
FTW Dhaka 2024 Speakers
Sandeep Golam
Director of Operations
Armana Group
Harsh Kumar
Business Development, Manager,
CLO Virtual Fashion
Anuj George
Chief Business Officer,
Solvei8
Anas Shakil
Vice President,
Solvei8
Usama Maqsood
Director,
Experience Group
Anindya Ray
Co Founder,
BlueKaktus
Fazlul Hoque
Managing Director,
Plummy Fashions
Rehan Rahman
Director,
Being Human Bangladesh
Sanjeev Mishra
Director,
Floreal Bangladesh
Helal Uddin Ahmed
Chairman,
JCL Group
Zarin Rashid
Director and Head of R&D,
TRZ Garments
Maashed R. Abdullah
Director and CMO,
Dressmen Ltd.
Sharif Zahir
Managing Director,
Ananta Group
Asif Ibrahim
Vice Chairman,
Newage Group and Past President, DCCI
Engr. Shafiqur Rahman
President - ITET,
Managing Director - Hams Group
Akib Rahman
Director,
Hams Group
Amer Salim
Director,
Aurum Sweaters Ltd.
Navneet Paul
Managing Director,
Blue Ruan
Shah Adeeb Chowdhury
Director,
Evince Group
Corinne Dogra
Managing Director,
ORYX Bangladesh
Mainuddin Ahmed
Director,
Anowara Group
Vidiya Amrit Khan
Deputy Managing Director,
Desh Group
Ashna Huq
Director,
Incredible Fashions Ltd.
Zainab Maqsood
Founder, AMIRA and Director,
Experience Group
Md. Jawed Akhtar
Founder and CEO,
Jaza Software
Syed Naved Husain
Group Director & CEO,
of BEXIMCO Textile Division
Aurelie Rob
Digi-Hub Manager,
Astra (Bangladesh) Supply Chain Service Limited
Rezwan Habib
Head of Business,
DBL Lifestyles
Abrar Sayem
Chief Executive Officer,
Merchant Bay
Arshad Jamal
Chairman,
Tusuka Group
Wasim Zakariah
Director,
Posh Garments
Faheem Mosharraf
CEO,
RISE
Mustafain Munir
Director,
CYCLO
Maisha Abdullah
Director,
Mitali Group
Shehryar Burney
Executive Director,
Yellow
Sheikh H M Mustafiz
Managing Director,
Cute Dress Industry Ltd
Arindam Saha
Director, One Consulting,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd (PwC)
Dr. Rajesh Bheda
Managing Director,
RAJESH BHEDA CONSULTING (RBC)
David Berry
CCO,
Shapeshifter Technology Group
Zahangir Alam
Social and Labour Compliance Advisor
Tanvir Z Rashid
Managing Director,
Fit Elegance
Amit Gugnani
Senior Partner & Head Fashion,
Technopak
Md Wahiduzzaman
Chief Technology Officer,
Standard Group
Dolly Thay
Managing Director,
Cloths R Us Ltd
Shams Zaman
Country Managing Partner,
PwC Bangladesh
FTW Dhaka 2024 Agenda
TECH PANEL
11:00 - 12:00
In this session, the speakers will explore traceability and authenticity solutions aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability within the supply chain. The technologies include forensic biomarkers and blockchain, amongst others.
TECH PRESENTATION
12:15 - 12:30
TECH PANEL
12:00 - 13:30
Garment factories around the globe are increasingly embracing real-time production monitoring. This session aims to explore the rationale behind the widespread adoption of real-time monitoring, addressing key questions such as why it is essential and what the concept of ‘real-time’ entails in this context. The session will also go deep into the strategies for digitising manufacturing floors on a global scale.
TECH PODIUM
14:30 - 14:50
Masterclass by Prabir Jana
The solo-session will discuss application case scenarios of AI/ML, AR/VR, Robotics and 3D Printing in Apparel Manufacturing.
TECH PODIUM
15:00 - 15:15
TECH PANEL
15:15 - 16:15
Bangladesh’s RMG industry is redefining their textile sourcing strategies – thanks to push coming from brands. However, from tapping into international markets such as India and China for high-end textiles to developing in-house capabilities, the country still needs to delve deep into the global trends, challenges, and innovative solutions that will further make its textile procurement more valuable and efficient. Gain valuable insights from speakers as they unveil the strategies behind sourcing high-end fabrics from overseas markets.
TECH PANEL
16:40 - 17:40
Virtual fitting rooms enable trying on clothes digitally, while ML algorithms enhance e-commerce by maintaining constant connectivity with customers. Retailers leverage technology to analyse foot traffic, enabling real-time decision making. Join fashion tech experts as they discuss the impactful role of technology in reshaping traditional retail and e-tail businesses.
TECH PANEL
11:00 - 12:00
Modern technology enables designers and garment factories to effortlessly convert 2D designs into 3D avatars and vice versa. This Panel will explore the critical role of 3D technology in product development, focusing on its application in simulating the design, fit, and appearance of garments and its efficiency in pattern making and marker optimization before the production of physical prototypes. We will discuss the integration of 3D technologies in factory operations in Bangladesh and their impact on the operations of retail brands.
TECH PRESENTATION
12:15 - 12:30
TECH PANEL
12:30 - 13:30
TECH PODIUM
14:30 - 14:50
TECH PANEL
15:00 - 16:00
Bangladesh is home to 200+ LEED certified green factories, the maximum globally. The factories are simply prioritising sustainability as the core value. This session will discuss tech solutions and tech materials that help make factories green. The experts will discuss solutions for water management, energy management, renewable energy in the factory. They will discuss usage of products and chemicals in sync with European Eco regulations.
TECH PODIUM
16:15 - 16:35
Rajesh Bheda, Managing Director, RAJESH BHEDA CONSULTING
FIRESIDE
16:45 - 17:45
The fashion industry is actively pursuing sustainable alternatives, including eco-friendly dyes, chemicals, and packaging! These alternatives require fewer resources like water and pesticides than what traditional materials do. This session will bring experts together to explore the benefits and challenges of adopting these materials, ensuring collaboration among designers, material companies, retailers, brands, and government authorities.
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A platform for all fashion and technology enthusiasts in Bangladesh to unite and discuss advancements in the country’s apparel sector as well as global fashion retail industry.
Participants can showcase:
- Technologies that identify hidden losses in apparel manufacturing business
- Tech-based tools for inventory control in fashion business
- Sustainability and compliance monitoring tools in the apparel supply chain
- Technologies scaling profitability like AI, AR/VR solutions in manufacturing, retail and marketing domains of fashion industry
- Omnichannel marketplace solutions for fashion brands
- Smart Textile technologies
- Virtual Fashion software
3D software solutions
Fashion retailers, tech/fashion entrepreneurs, supply chain experts, AR/VR tech companies, fashion software experts, 3D designers and tech-based service providers
FTW Dhaka will witness over 2000 attendees, all of whom will be fashion and tech enthusiasts. The visitation will include:
Top delegates from renowned fashion retailers, brands and manufacturers
CTOs/CXOs from top apparel manufacturing/retail brands
Investors and entrepreneurs from fashion/technology domain
Pre-Registration Online– Fill up the registration form online to book your pass. As soon as the visitor’s form is approved, an e-pass will be generated and shared with you.
On-the-Spot Registration– Reach at the venue on the day of the event and fill up the registration form. However, pre-registration is recommended to avail discounts, if any. On-site registration doesn’t offer any discounted prices.
Get In Touch
EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP
Mayank Mohindra
+91-9810611487
mmohindra@apparelresources.com
Rahul Upadhyay
+91-8287573086
CONFERENCE DELEGATION
Deepak Singh
+91-8178714476
Nibedita Dey
+91-9310294799
