24th IAF World Apparel Convention (Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Are you interested in Changing Consumer Needs and the Future of the Fashion Business and getting in touch with leading professionals from recognized international companies at the 24th IAF World Apparel Convention? On October 30th - 31st, 2008, this is possible, where the second convention day will concentrate on how fashion education will shape the future of fashion business and what the future geography of apparel manufacturing and consumption will be.

How will fashion education shape the future of fashion business? During the morning session of the second convention day, topics to be discussed include balancing creativity and technical skills and harnessing talent to meet the needs of the fashion businesses. Prof. Dr. Dominique Jacomet (Director Institut Francais de la Mode, France) will moderate this sitting. He will be joined by speakers Elizabeth Rouse (Pro Rector Academic Development and Quality University of the Arts London, UK), Liesbeth in't Hout (Dean Amsterdam Fashion Institute, The Netherlands), Linda Florance (CEO Skillfast, UK), Roland Kahn (CEO Coolcat, The Netherlands) and Agnes Maestripieri (Manager Textiles Decathlon, France).

What will the future geography of apparel manufacturing and consumption be? The final session of the two day convention will mainly raise awareness on India, where the 25th IAF World Apparel Convention will be held in 2009. Topics to be concentrated on include a worldwide "level playing field" for apparel companies,the growing importance of logistics in outward production and consumer and production trends in India. The Textile Minister of India, Mr. Shankersinh Vaghela, is expected to join this session, as well as Harminder Sahni (Managing Director Technopak), Thomas Glaser (Sourcing Director VF Corporation), Andreas Stockert (Supply Chain Director Charles Vogele), and Jan Hilger (Director Operations Hugo Boss Ticino SA). Mr. Arnoud Maas (Senior Partner at KSA) will moderate this session.

For more information about the 24th IAF World Apparel Convention, please consult the IAF website: www.iafnet.com