BANGLADESHFASHIONOLOGYSUMMITSTEP INTO THE FUTURE TODAY

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A SPECIAL EVENT BYBANGLADESH APPAREL EXCHANGE

AN EVENT PRESENTED BY THE MAKERS OF

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CONTENTS1. About the event2 . Key conversat ion themes3. Speakers4. About the organ izer5 . Who is th is event for?6 . How wi l l we market the event?7. Why exh ib i t?8. Exh ib i t ion layout9 . Exh ib i tor cr i ter ia and fee

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1. ABOUT THE EVENTA PIONEER EVENT

Apparel and Fashion Industry is on the cusp of a huge transformation and disruption enabled by digital and technological advances sweeping the entire business and consumer expectations landscape.

We believe that time is ripe for Bangladesh – the second largest apparel exporter to the world, to take a leadership role in shaping, defining and initiating a future that is sustainable and profitable for all stakeholders.

Bangladesh Fashionology Summit is a pioneer initiative at bringing together the Apparel and Fashion Industry innovation ecosystem from around the globe in one place.

An event focused on bridging the gap between the present and the future of the textile and fashion industry in the country through technology, innovation and knowledge.

The event promises to be an ultimate platform for discovery, networking, learning and inspiration.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to facilitate the much-needed modern, innovative, technology driven apparel manufacturing and supply chain conversations and build a community of industry leaders and innovators who will help to guide our nation to transform into a ‘next-generation’ manufacturing hub enabled by digital and technological advancements.

OUR METHOD

Keynotes, exhibits, knowledge sharing sessions from some of the brightest minds and most inspired thinkers in the space of fashion, technology, innovation from across the globe will converge at Bangladesh Fashionology Summit and cover a wide range of compelling topics that are shaping the future of our industry.

The ideas and discussions will be brought closer to reality by an exhibition in parallel hosting a diverse range of forward thinking exhibitors ranging from promising startups to established industry leaders.

All key ecosystem stakeholders for apparel and textile industry will gather to discuss,show and tell about the latest products, technologies and innovations that will shapethe future of our industry.

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2. KEY CONVERSATIONTHEMESAn overv iew of the key themes which wi l lfo rm the ‘co re foca l po int ’ of the event .

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1 . FACTORY OF THE FUTUREAUTOMATION / ROBOTICS / MECHANOTRICS / COBOTS We discover the potential and possibilities of automation and robots and cobots on the apparel production floor. Develop newer perspectives on how you view your organization’s profitability in terms of higher productivity, reduced costs and reduced man to machine ratios. Meet the experts who spent their lives researching and developing tools for automation in apparel manufacturing much like the other developed industries like automotive and electrical.

CONNECTED SMART FACTORIES Apparel manufacturing is set to come of age and enter a new era of smart connected cyber physical systems. Discover, Interact, Learn and Connect with the top technology providers in the space of RFID enabled floor control systems and evaluate for yourself the feasibility and benefits of tracking and monitoring entire production process in real time at the touch of your finger, from your mobile devices from anywhere. Be prepared to meet with established industry leaders as well as promising start-ups in the space. Digitization is pervading every aspect of business.

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VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING While not radically new to the industry, apparel makers are only just beginning to scratch the surface of the potential of 3D CAD and Patternmaking, Virtual Prototyping and Visual Photorealistic Simulation tools. Buyers and brands are actively trying to reduce the time to market by adoption of smart product development software systems like Lectra Modaris, Tuka CAD 360 or Visual Assyst. The entire transition and real value chain advantages of these technologies depends on their active adoption by the supply end of the value chain.

CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL HYGIENEWith more and more technologies and services being provided via cloud platforms on subscription based models, cyber security becomes a prime concern for organizations seeking the transition from legacy systems to cloud based systems. Moreover, it becomes more and more important to educate and train the entire organization work force with the dos and don’ts of maintaining a sound digital secure hygiene. Learn from the leading technology providers in the space cyber security and enterprise immune system and come prepared with all your questions to get the answers you seek right from the experts.

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2. ON DEMAND MANUFACTURINGAND MASS CUSTOMIZAT IONChanging Customer Expectations are forcing the traditional fashion business models to re-think and change their business especially so when they feel the threat from tech savvy heavyweights like Amazon and young start-ups like Shoes of Prey, Unmade, and Farfetched etc.

Innovative ways to service the customers and provide newer and elevated levels of customer experiences, giving the customer what they want, when they want and where they want. Explore and discover the tools, technologies that are enabling this transition. We hope to bring together under one roof some of the sharpest minds and most innovative thinkers to initiate the much -needed conversations around newer mass customization models.

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3. ECO AND SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

We can thank our stars that our next generation cares about the environment. They make their purchase decisions based on their deepest held value systems. If you are brand or a product that pollutes or harms the earth, forget about being able to sell a lot to a whole lot of these eco conscious and aware customers.

More brands are now paying heed to sustainability and environmental impact of their products and the whole apparel eco-system is buzzing with innovations.

Join the conversations and discover the latest technologies, innovations, products focused on saving water, saving resources and the planet. Bio fibers, waterless dyeing, converting waste to brand new fibers - it’s all happening here.

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4. SMART WEARABLES/ FASHION TECH FUSION

It is not difficult anymore to visualize a fashion designer fiddling with wires and circuits in addition to fabrics, textures, silhouettes. Fashion and Technology fusion is gaining a steady and firm foothold in the apparel and fashion industry.

Technology giant Google and apparel giant Levi’s collaborating to develop conductive denim fabric via project Jacquard, the Commute Jacket is not the stuff of a science fiction, but a jacket that was launched for customers to buy as part for Spring Summer 2017 collection!! Smart Sensors to monitor heart rate, conductive threads and LED lit up clothing, customized displays on clothing which change colors in response to your emotions, or even clothing that transmits ‘hugs’ electronically.

Explore the new age fashion which is a fine blend of engineering and aesthetics as we bring the truly inspirational products and product makers to the Bangladesh Fashionology Summit.

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3. SPEAKERSRAM SAREENCEO / COACH / FOUNDER, TUKATECH. Industry Veteran in the apparel technology  and 3D virtual prototyping space.

Topic - Digital Apparel Product  Development for Industry 4.0.

V IKAS RAYKARRESEARCH SCIENTIST, IBM WASTON. An expert on Artificial Intelligence and its application in Apparel and Fashion.

Topic - Cognitive Fashion - Data is the New Black.

DAVID BIRNBAUMGARMENT GURU / TRANSFER PRICING EXPERT AND STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO WORLD BANK.

Topic - What Technologies are Key for Future of Apparel Industry in Bangladesh?

MUCHANETA KAPFUNDEFOUNDER AND EDITOR IN CHEIF OF FASHNERD MAGAZINE COVERING FASHIONTECH.

Topic - Fashion and Technology Fusion - Future Trends.

AMANDA COSCOFOUNDER - ELECTRIC RUNWAY.  A future fashion content /event series platform for discovering fashion tech.

Topic - Fashion Tech - A Peek into the Future.

DR. MIKE FRALIXPRESIDENT AND CEO OF TC2. A leading technology consultancy in fashion industry specializing in body scanning.

Topic - Mass Customization in Fashion Enabled by Body Scanning.

R ICHARD OLIVERCEO OF THEUNSEEN  - a material innovation, R&D, and technology licensing business focusing on blending technology and design.

Topic - Intelligent Materials for Fashion - Innovative Frontiers.

MR DAVID LEPROVOSTSALES DIRECTOR ASEAN AT LECTRA.

Topic - Cutting Room 4.0 for Apparel Industry.

SUNIL SHEWAKRAMANIEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT – APPAREL AT LI & FUNG INDIA PVT LTD.

Topic - Digitalization of Apparel Supply Chain – the Future Roadmap.

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4. ABOUT THE ORGANIZERBANGLADESH APPAREL EXCHANGE (BAE)Bangladesh Fashionology Summit is brought to you by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange.

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) is an organization, established to promote the Bangladesh apparel industry, and aims to offer a platform for the exchange of knowledge and expertise, combined with best working practices.

The BAE is established by the management and development team behind the highly regarded Bangladesh Denim Expo and Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF). It is the brainchild of Mr. Mostafiz Uddin, CEO and Founder of BAE, along with his brothers Mr. Mohiuddin Rubel who is the Managing Director and Mr. Mezba Uddin who is the Director of the Organization respectively.

Having worked in the Bangladesh denim industry for 20 years Mr. Mostafiz Uddin is now Managing Director of Denim Expert Ltd., the most highly respected denim manufacturer in Bangladesh, and he has developed a wide scope of experience and in-depth knowledge of the apparel business. His experiences have led to the initiative to facilitate and encourage the exchange of knowledge and expertise within the Bangladeshi apparel community.

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“My personal desire is to make a difference for my industry, but equally for my country. I want to be the agent of change who, together with my friends and colleagues in the fashion world, sets a new scene for how international buyers and brands see Bangladesh now and in the future”

Mr. Mostafiz UddinFounder & CEO of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE)

“Fusion of fashion with technology is the foremost requirement to retain the leadership position of Bangladesh in global apparel export market in the coming days. Through Bangladesh Fashionology Summit Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) endeavors to strengthen the country’s position by making the bridge between the present and future.”

Mr. Mohiuddin RubelManaging Director of

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE)

“One of the objectives of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) is to promote Bangladesh as the sourcing hub of premium apparel products through technological advancement and supremacy in innovation. To achieve this very objective the BAE is bringing together the latest innovation and technologies of the entire apparel world under one roof of Bangladesh Fashionology Summit.”

Mr. Mezba UddinDirector of

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE)

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OUR EVENTS

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5. WHO ISTHIS EVENTFOR ?A n o v e r v i e w o f t h e t a r g e taud i ence the event att rac t s .

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TARGET AUDIENCE

The event aims to attract a wide spectrum of the fashion, technology and innovation stakeholders across the entire ecosystem. Brands / retailers, garment manufacturers, technology and innovation companies like software as a service providers, innovative fabric/accessory makers, designers, innovative start - ups, product innovators etc.

If you have anything to do with apparel industry innovation, digitalization of apparel value chain, integration of technology, automation and data in innovative ways to improve value for customers, Bangladesh Fashionology Summit is the destination for you this February 2018.

• The top management of manufacturers of apparel and textile in Bangladesh.• The technical teams of factories who deal with water, waste, chemical, energy, and sustainability as well.• The organizations supporting the development of the textile and apparel industry in Bangladesh like govt. trade bodies, foreign delegations , financial institutions, development partners etc.• Research and academic institutions engaged in developing updated technologies and processes in appeal supply chain.• Brands and Retailers.• Digital / Technology based solution providers.• Designers / Product - Developers.• Aspiring start-ups.• Young and enterprising fashion industry professionals.

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6. HOW WILL WE MARKET THE EVENT?An overview of our proven expertisei n s u c c e s s f u l e v e n t m a r k e t i n g .

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OUR EVENT MARKETINGSUCCESS STORY

BANGLADESH DENIM EXPO

We have gathered considerable expertise over the past many years in conceptualizing, organizing, marketing and executing world class industry events. Some of the events organized by us are now regarded as the ‘must attend’ event by the global community of apparel and fashion industry stakeholders. We will let the facts do the talking.

KEY STATISTICS

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WHO ATTENDS OUR EVENTS?

DESIGNATION LEVEL OF VISITORS

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level 1 Senior Level Decision Makers - (CEO,

Chairman, Founder, VP, MD,

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SUSTAINABLE APPAREL FORUMKEY STATISTICS

1023 Visitors

195 Companies

18 Countries

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And a lot of Susta inab i l i ty advocates and be l ievers .

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C-level Decision Maker (Founder, CEO, Chairman,

VP, Country Manager)6%

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Director, GM)28%

Mid Senior Level Industry

Professionals (BDM, Secretary, Manager Audit, Manager HR and Compliance, Merchandising

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WHO ATTENDED SAF?

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7. WHY EXHIBIT ?An overview of what benefits and gain youwi l l make by partner ing with this event .

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Bangladesh Fashionology Summit is an unprecedented opportunity for organizations / companies / brands who share the same philosophy and thinking behind this event.If any of these pointers are aligned with your organization’s vision, then, look no further and join hands with us as we strive towards achieving shared goals.

SOME OF OUR BELIEFS

CHANGE Our business landscape and consumer expecta-tions at large are changing at an unprecedented rate thanks to digital and technological advance-ments.

NEW GAME = NEW RULESNew game demands new rules of the game. We cannot hope to survive if we continue to play the game as done in the past.

FOREVER CONNECTEDForever Connected and well informed consumer rules the new era.

DIGITALIZATION Technology and Digitization are the new enablers for businesses to become smarter and closer to customers.

SUSTAINABILITYIf it is not good for the plant earth, it’s not good for business.

DISRUPTION Fashion and Apparel Industry is ripe for disruption.

SUCCESS FACTORS Flexibility, Responsive-ness in real time, Speed, Quick and Accurate Information based Decision Making, Automation, Value added service, Trans-parency, Collaboration are the keys to succeeding in future.

BIG DATA Data Driven and Consumer focused companies are here to stay.

INNOVATION A culture of innova-tion, trying new things, failing and learning is the new norm for successful businesses.

LOW ENTRY BARRIERS Being new to the game is not a deterrent to the business success if you are innovating, using technology to your advantage and listening closely to your customers.

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A FEW MORE REASONS...

1 2 3PUT YOUR BUSINESS INTHE SPOTLIGHT

GET YOUR BRANDNOTICED

NEW CLIENTS, NEWBUSINESS

GIVE THEM A ‘TASTE’ OFYOUR BUSINESS

GET IN FRONT OF YOURTARGET AUDIENCE

LEAD GENERATION

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Position your self and your business as an authority in the industry. Gain respect and credibility and stand out from the pack by displaying your products and marketing materials in a prominent and eye-catching manner. Your invest-ment in sponsorship will pay off by bringing in your customers as attendees who are eager to find out about your business, directly to you.

We are making an all-out effort to make this event a success and gather the right target audience that makes sense for your business. If you have anything to do with the apparel and fashion industry, apparel and textile manufacturing, smart sourcing, supply chain landscape, then this event is an unprecedented oppor-tunity for you to meet with the key decision makers and industry stake holders.

Make the maximum use of the opportunity to collect qualified leads and make new business contacts. If you are game, we would love for you to sponsor a ‘special gift’ or a ‘give away’ for attendees in exchange for their name / business cards. Talk to us if you are keen.

We will ensure that you brand gets noticed at prominent locations. Whether it is on event banners, social and digital media, program brochure, event marketing materi-als, or event goody bags. You will have plenty of opportunities to make sure that your Brand is noticed and recognized!!

You stand a chance to meet new clients, customers, potential collaborators not just in the form of our event attendees but also from fellow sponsors and exhibitor. This is a great opportunity to find the ‘right fit’ for your business collaboration needs in addition to just generating new leads for your own products/ services.

A whole new opportunity for you to make the ‘target audience’ and ‘event attendees’ a flavor of your business, products and services. Give them a first-hand feel of your products, services, benefits etc. so that they get that much closer to making their purchase decisions. Sponsor a technology focused ‘event attendee engagement’ booth enabled by your compa-ny’s product or service and get massive crowd attracted to your business. Make your business memorable!

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Exhibition Area

8. EXHIBITIONLAYOUTThere wi l l be tota l 12 boothsunder Mezzan ine area of Ha l l 2 .

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BOOTH INFORMATION

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Exhibition Area

9. EXHIBITOR CRITERIA AND FEEIf you have an i nnovat i ve and techno logy focusedbus iness so lut ion to offer for appare l industry, youare the r ight cho ice for th is event .

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Exhibitors of Bangladesh Fashionolgy Summit must have below criteria for participation:

• Creativity & resourcefulness• Competitive quality• Technology & know-how• Company reputation & performance criteria• Digital technology and innovation focused solution providers

Sector Type Garment Manufacturer Garment Manufacturer Fabric Manufacturer Fabric Mill Garment Machinery Garment Machine Supplier Garment Accessories Accessories / Trim Supplier

Technology ETP /WTP Solu�on Company ETP /WTP Company Related to Apparel

Industry IT & So�ware Company So�ware Applica�on & Solu�on

Company Garment Chemical Manufacturer Sustainable Chemical Manufacturer for Apparel

Industry

ELIGIBLE EXHIBITOR TYPE

EXHIBITION FEEBDT 2 ,75 ,000 / USD $3,500

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