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    ITMA 2023





    Where the Worlds of Textiles,


 Garment, and Innovation Converge





 ITMA is the world's most influential textile and   textiles with advanced materials and functionalities
 garment technology exhibition. Owned by   which are used in various applications. These
 CEMATEX, ITMA is the place where the industry      applications are not only in fashion but also sports,

 converges every four years to showcase the latest   outdoors, building and construction, defense, and
 textile and garment processing technologies,   medical.
 machinery, and materials, promote collaborations
 and forge partnerships. Participated by a global   • Innovative Technologies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           schedule calls w
 audience, ITMA is the “it” place to meet key   Exciting breakthroughs in production processes
 decision-makers from the world's top textile and   such as fiber and yarn processing continue to help                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  My Schedule
 garment producers and leading brand owners,   propel the textile industry forward.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     This highly pers
 gather market intelligence, and forge collaborative                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    availability for
 partnerships. It is where business is done.  • Automation and Digital Future                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           view and manage
 Ground-breaking developments in robotics and
 This ground-breaking exhibition focuses on many   artificial intelligence (AI) have enabled the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        can also set the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        important notifi

 segments which include  progressive adoption of automation in textile
 manufacturing processes while the digitalization of                                                                                                                            • Sustainability and Circularity                 Business Matching
 • Advanced Materials  manufacturing processes and its impact on the                                                                                                            Manufacturers and brands are adopting the use of   The artificial intelligence powering the ITMAconnect                                                                                                                                                                                 Agenda
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        View, bookmark,
 Innovation and sustainability have become critical   supply chain is shaping the future of the entire                                                                          innovative materials and integrating advanced    platform helps find match based on the users’                                                                                                                                                                                          events organized
 drivers and enable the creation of new technical   integrated textile and garment value chain.  ITMAconnect                                                                    processes to achieve a competitive edge and build   profiles and interests. Set up in-person meetings at                                                                                                                                                                                The intelligent
                Welcome Lobby                                                                                                                                                   a greener planet.                                ITMA before going onsite. Closer to the physical                                                                                                                                                                                       events to users
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 exhibition dates, users will also be able to access
                                                                                                                                                                                ITMA is working alongside exhibitors, visitors,   this powerful feature at their fingertips via the ITMA                                                                                                                                                                                browsing pattern
                                                                                                                                                                                partners, and the venue owner to reduce waste in   mobile app.
                                                                                                                                                                                printed materials and single-use plastic and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Analytics
                                                                                                                                                                                encourage the reuse and recycling of materials. It is   Exhibitor Digital Space                                                                                                                                                                                                         Get instant insi
                                                                                                                                                                                their main objective to make the exhibition as   A dedicated digital space is assigned to each                                                                                                                                                                                          analytics whenev
                                                                                                                                                                                environment friendly as possible.                exhibitor to present their company information,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 marketing collaterals, and press releases. Exhibitors                                                                                                                                                                                  A smart exhibito
                                                                                                                                                                                To connect the global textile community before,   who subscribe to the Standard plan or above can                                                                                                                                                                                       interactive floo
                                                                                                                                                                                during, and after ITMA, an AI-powered one-stop   also have their products showcased on the platform,                                                                                                                                                                                    can find out who
                                                                                                                                                                                sourcing platform, and knowledge hub for the global   making online sourcing a breeze for buyers.                                                                                                                                                                                       the new Exhibito
                                                                                                                                                                                textile community has been introduced. It will build
                                                                                                                                                                                connections, source technologies, and solutions,   Smart Messaging and Video Calls                                                                                                                                                                                                      This will be a k
                                                                                                                                                                                share ideas and grow businesses. Participants can   Connect with potential partners through easy-to-use                                                                                                                                                                                 Innovator Xchang
                                                                                                                                                                                start the engagements before the exhibition, meet in   instant messaging and video call functions that                                                                                                                                                                                  from 9 to 13 Jun
                                                                                                                                                                                person at ITMA, and continue the conversations   come with convenient file-sharing capabilities. The                                                                                                                                                                                    themes of Advanc
                                                                                                                                                                                post-exhibition. Features of ITMAconnect include:  platform also allows you to send meeting invites and                                                                                                                                                                                 Digital Future,

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