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Panel 2: Rebuilding Value; Sustainability and Panel 3: Futuristic Trade Approach; The Next
ICC Circularity in the Textiles Generation of the Textile Industry ICC

As the name suggests, Panel 2 focused on the utter importance of sustainability, circularity, and traceability in The last panel of the conference pressed due importance on futuristic trade approaches and how businesses
the world of textiles. Ideas were brought up on how the textile industry can capitalize on the emerging trend of can regain their grip on the market despite rising costs. It focused on the shift towards a more sustainable world
sustainability and circularity in textiles. With evolving technologies, panelists discussed how these themes can with the latest research and development tools. Panelists suggested how trade can be boosted through
be integrated into the strategies of brands and retailers. For this panel discussion, the following were the group different methods and how the supply chain can be made more sustainable, traceable, and transparent. For
participants: this panel discussion, the following were the group participants:
• Dr. Tanveer Hussain. Rector. National Textile University • William Kimbrell. Executive Vice President and COO. Cotton Incorporated
• Frederick Duffield. Global Head of Corporate Affairs. Oritain • Olivier Zieschank. Director. ITMF (Switzerland) • Khawaja M. Anees. CEO. Mahmood Group
• Ansa Rabia. Component Manager. GIZ • Haroon Elahi Sheikh. CEO. Nagina Group • Resham Shehzad. CEO. Arshad Group
• Rizwan Afzal. Vice President Commercial. LCI • Faisal Javed. Director. Din Industries
• Dr. Javed Hassan. Cotton Advisor. APTMA • David Birnbaum. Strategic Garments Planner. World Bank Group

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