The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has opened registrations for the 38th World Fashion Convention to be held 22-25 October in Philadelphia, US.
The 2023 edition of IAF's annual convention is being organised in association with the federation's US member association SPESA, the Sewn Products Equipment Suppliers of the Americas and with the support of AAFA, the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
The theme this year is: 'Industry in Transition: Building stronger, smarter and more sustainable supply chains'.
The Convention: After the previous conventions in Dhaka, Antwerp, Lahore, Istanbul, Maastricht, Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro, this is the first time in two decades that an IAF convention will again be held in North America.
- The edition in Philadelphia hopes to bring together the full global supply chain, including US, Canadian and European brands, (Latin) American, European, African and Asian manufacturers as well as solution and technology providers, educators and policymakers.
- The organisers expect to receive about 300 delegates from over 20 countries.
- This year's convention will be a mix of educational and social activities, including a one-and-half day conference, an off-site festive dinner, a business matchmaking activity and the IAF Golf Tournament.
- The theme and the activities of this year’s convention are fully built around the presence of the full supply chain, bringing together brands, retailers and their suppliers.
- In staying with the theme, speakers will represent different components of the supply chain, showing how transition requires collaboration across this chain.
- The organisers have added a business matchmaking day, allowing retailers and brands to conveniently speak on one day to a global selection of potential suppliers.
