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June 2023
Fiera Milano RHOMilan . Italy
Date: 5 October 2023, Thursday
Time: 10.00 am – 10.45 am CEST
Sustainability and digitalisation emerged as the central pillars of the recently concluded ITMA 2023. Across the event’s expansive show floor, exhibitors and educational forums highlighted groundbreaking innovations poised to empower businesses across the textile & apparel value chain to excel in digital manufacturing, improve efficiency and increase margins whilst reducing carbon footprint. In this upcoming webinar, key industry leaders who attended ITMA will explore the technology and pivotal discussions central to significant business implications.
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Date: 5 October 2023
Time is shown in CEST
10.55 am - Admission of participants
10.00 am - Welcome and introductions
10.10 am - Panel discussion
10.40 am - Closing
10.45 am - End
* Programme is subject to change without prior notice
Panellists
Dr Nusrullah Akhtar
General Manager Fabric Dyeing and Finishing, Apparel
Interloop Limited
Dr. Akhtar, a 26-year veteran in knitwear fabric processing, is a leading expert in process management, textile colouration, product design and sustainability. He drives industry transformation and sustainability with groundbreaking projects, including nano-bubble dyeing, moisture management, natural dye ultilisation, waterless cotton dyeing, and ecological polyester dyeing through collaborations with academia.
Mukesh Sharma
Material and Innovation Developer
IKEA of Sweden AB
Sharma focuses on introducing new technologies and solutions based on recycled and renewable polymers in melt spinning. He is currently working with innovations around the technical development of yarns, fibres and filling materials. He has filed several patents concerning new filling material, geometry and polymer combinations to enhance the functionality and performance of fibre and yarn-based applications. Sharma studied Textile Engineering with a Master’s in Business Management. He holds extensive experience in product development, range build-up, procurements and sourcing of textile-based products within different geographical locations.
Simon Giuliani
Global Marketing Director
Candiani S.p.A
As a Global Marketing Director at Candiani Denim, Simon spearheads the global marketing strategy, emphasising sustainability and innovation. He aligns business objectives with responsible production, devising timely, consumer-focused strategies that prioritise environmental protection and mitigate climate change impact.
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