The International Apparel and Textile Show

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‍The International Apparel and Textile Show (IATS) is the premier event for the global apparel and textile sector, taking place in New Delhi every autumn. IATS brings together manufacturers, suppliers, traders and buyers of garments, textiles and accessories from across the globe. Last year more than 1400 visitors from 30 countries attended IATS India, with over 80% being international visitors. Buyers came from leading brands such as Adidas, Forever 21, Carrefour, Tesco, Inditex, H&M and others. The last edition of IATS was held in October at The Great India Exhibition Roads in New Delhi. Next Year, IATS will be back with an expanded scope of exhibitors and visitors to facilitate a fruitful buying experience for everyone involved in the global apparel industry.

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Why attend IATS?Dates and Venue Who should attend IATS?Exhibitors at IATS 2019 Networking and B2B Meetings Workshops and Sessions

Why attend IATS?

There are many reasons for attending IATS. The first is of course the buyers. With apparel being one of the most popular sectors for B2B Meetings, this event attracts buyers from across the globe. You’re guaranteed to meet a diverse range of buyers from leading brands at IATS. Another very important aspect of IATS is the brands. There is no better place to find out where the latest trends are coming from and get a sneak peek at what’s going to be big in the future! IATS is also a great place to network with other players in the industry, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities. It’s a great place to build lasting relationships that could lead to successful collaborations. There are also lots of seminars, workshops, and other events happening during the show.

Dates and Venue

The IATS 2019 will be held from the 11th to 13th of November 2019 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition and Convention Centre, New Delhi, India. The International Apparel and Textile Show is Asia’s largest apparel trade show for the retail and wholesale trade. The event showcases cutting edge designs, latest technologies and developments, and offers a fantastic opportunity for all stakeholders in the apparel sector. The IATS 2019 will feature a wide range of fashion apparel, accessories, footwear, textiles and fabrics, sourcing services and other related products and services for the fashion industry. The exhibition is ideal for buyers, traders, importers, wholesalers and retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents and suppliers.

Who should attend IATS?

-Buyers: The apparel and textile industry is one of the largest and most profitable industries in the world. The apparel industry is expected to be worth USD 1.18 trillion by 2020, recording a CAGR of more than 5% over the next five years.

-Manufacturers and Suppliers: IATS is the ultimate platform to showcase your products and services to retailers, importers and sourcing agents.

-Retailers: At IATS you can find everything you need to run your business efficiently and profitably, a massive range of products and services, trend forecasting services, and buyer-sourcing events and activities.

-Sourcing Agents - If you are in the business of sourcing for retailers, importers, and sourcing agents, then IATS is your place.

Exhibitors at IATS 2019

Exhibitors at IATS 2019 include suppliers of apparel and textile fabrics, accessories, footwear, and sourcing services. There will be buyers from apparel retailers and multi-national sourcing agents. There will be sourcing agents attending the event for sourcing for their retail clients. There will be importers attending the event for sourcing for their retailers. There will also be designers and merchandisers attending the event. Other service providers like freight forwarding, insurance, and logistics services will also be present at the event.

Networking and B2B Meetings

There are numerous networking events happening during the event. These include receptions hosted by the Department of Textiles, Ministry of Commerce, FICCI, and IFTD. B2B meetings can be scheduled during the exhibition dates and venue hours through the online scheduling tool.

Workshops and Sessions

At the exhibition, there will be a host of seminars, workshops, and sessions happening. These include:

- The Future of Fashion: Trends and Forecasts for 2020 and Beyond

- Future of Apparel and Textiles: A 360-degree view

- Importance of Data Analytics in the Fashion Industry

- A look at the latest developments in Digital and AR Marketing in the Fashion Industry

- Latest Innovations in Apparel Production and Technologies

- Fighting Fake and Counterfeit Goods

- Impact of Trade War on the Apparel & Fashion Sector

- The Role of E-Commerce in the Fashion Industry

Conclusion

The International Apparel and Textile Show is Asia’s largest apparel trade show for the retail and wholesale trade. It showcases cutting edge designs, latest technologies and developments, and offers a fantastic opportunity for all stakeholders in the apparel sector. The IATS features a wide range of fashion apparel, accessories, footwear, textiles and fabrics, sourcing services and other related products and services for the fashion industry. The exhibition is ideal for buyers, traders, importers, wholesalers and retailers, manufacturers, sourcing agents and suppliers. If you are involved in the apparel industry in any way, you should definitely attend the IATS.