Amidst the various speakers, panel discussions, B2B matchmaking sessions for manufacturers and brands, a golf tournament and a host of other activities at the forthcoming 38th World Fashion Convention in Philadelphia, one name that will share experiences of a decades-long career in both Pakistan and Honduras is that of Mohammed Yusuf Amdani Bai, GK Global Chairman.
- This conference, to be held in Philadelphia 23–25 October, is all about bringing together thought leaders from across the globe, representing every link in the supply chain, for in-depth conversations on how the industry is transitioning and what all needs to be done to keep up. Amdani will join these conversations—and share insights on his journey, as also the book which provides an in-depth guide on how to create opportunities in developing countries.
- Amdani will also release his new book—World of Opportunity: Bringing Sustainable Business to Fragile Economies— at the event. His methods paint a roadmap designed to grow the middle class, reduce migration, promote sustainability, improve healthcare, and provide education to all.
- Originally from Pakistan, Amdani traces his roots to a background in the textile and yarn spinning industry. In the early 1990s, he expanded his family business to Honduras where he started a company called Pride Manufacturing that produced clothing to be exported to the US. Today, the organization, now known as GK Global, has an international presence, extending into Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the US, operating in the textile, lifestyle, technology, agriculture, and real estate industries.
- In addition to his work with GK Global, Amdani has also founded the GK Foundation, an organisation focused on health, education, nutrition, and sustainability for low-income and vulnerable populations.
THE CONVENTION: The theme of the 38th World Fashion Convention is ‘Our Industry in Transition: Building Stronger, Smarter and More Sustainable Supply Chains’.
- The event will include a series of panel discussions, case studies, and keynote addresses that touch on important topics impacting the apparel, fashion, and sewn products industries, including circularity, sustainability, digitalisation, supply chain efficiencies, and the manufacturing landscape in the US, the Western Hemisphere, and emerging markets around the world.
- In addition, there will be a golf tournament, B2B matchmaking sessions for manufacturers and brands, and a city tour highlighting industry and history in Philadelphia.
