Surat - In a bid to foster networking and innovation in the garment industry, the South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry successfully organized the 'SGCCI Garment Expo 2023 - Vendor Networking Opportunity' at the Sarsana Platinum Hall. Concurrently, the 'Garment Conclave 2023' unfolded, featuring insightful sessions and industry leaders.
Garment Manufacturing Revolution Unveiled
On the second day of the Conclave, a pivotal session on 'Garment Manufacturing' captivated entrepreneurs. Prashant Agarwal, Co-Founder and Joint Managing Director of Wazir Advisors, took center stage as the keynote speaker. Addressing the theme of 'Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Smart Factory Development in the Global and Indian Apparel Industry,' Agarwal provided crucial guidance on navigating the changing landscape of garment production.
Surendra Jain, Business Director at Wazir Advisors, shared the 'Secrets of Building an Efficient Global Apparel Factory,' while Raman Dutta, Founder and National General Secretary of The Brands and Sourcing Leaders Association, emphasized 'Driving Excellence as a Global Brand and Sourcing Leader.'
Mohinder Mahajan, Founder and CEO of PVR Sourcing, shed light on 'Increasing Export Potential: A Buyer's Perspective and Surat's Key Focus for Global Markets.' Naveen Sainani, Founder and Chairman of Fritz Gayatri Clothing Company, brought his expertise to the fore, discussing 'Unlikely Trends: Innovation and Insights in the Apparel Industry.'
Threads of Innovation: Exploring Garment Industry Evolution
The second session delved into the 'Threads of Innovation: Exploring the Garment Industry Evolution.' Keynote speakers Prem Aggarwal, Managing Director of Garment Mantra Lifestyle Limited, and Shrikant Banerjee, Vice President Business, provided comprehensive insights to entrepreneurs eager to stay abreast of industry trends.
Infusing Artificial Intelligence into Fashion: Transformative Implementation
The third and final session centered around 'Infusing Artificial Intelligence into the Garment and Fashion Industry: Transformative Implementation.' Keynote speakers Manan Gondalia and Swati Tiwari guided entrepreneurs and fashion students on leveraging AI for transformative outcomes.
Prashant Aggarwal underscored the importance of knowledge and training in apparel manufacturing, highlighting the vast global market opportunities. With the global apparel market valued at US $514 billion, Aggarwal emphasized that India, particularly Surat entrepreneurs, holds a golden opportunity to attract global buyers seeking quality, bulk production, and timely delivery.
As global dynamics shift away from China, industry leaders urged Indian entrepreneurs to seize this moment, positioning the country as a key player in the evolving landscape of the garment and fashion industry.
