Surat Set to Host Seminar on Textiles Ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024

Surat : Surat gears up to play host to a crucial seminar centered around the textile and apparel sector under the banner of ‘Future Ready 5F: Gujarat’s Textile Vision for Developed India’. The event is slated to take place at the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) on November 23, serving as a precursor to the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024.

Distinguished dignitaries including Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industries, MoS Textiles and Railways Darshana Jardosh, and Gujarat BJP MP CR Paatil are anticipated to grace the occasion with their presence, underscoring the significance of this gathering.

A stellar lineup of industry leaders is set to share their insights on Gujarat’s textile and apparel sector and chart its trajectory towards becoming future-ready. Vivek Mehta, CEO (Textile Division) of Reliance Industries, Priyavrat Mafatlal, Vice Chairman of Arvind Mafatlal Group, and Kulin Lalbhai, Executive Director of Arvind Ltd., are among the esteemed speakers contributing their perspectives.

The seminar is structured into three distinctive sessions, each focusing on pivotal aspects vital to the sector’s growth. These include ‘Knitting Gujarat’s Textile Vision for a Developed India,’ to be moderated by Suhail Nathani, Managing Partner of Economic Law Practice and Chairman of Assocham National Trade Council; ‘From Looms to Leading Edge Textile Infrastructure,’ to be guided by Prashant Agarwal, Co-Founder and Joint Managing Director of Wazir Advisors; and ‘Weaving Tradition Technology,’ managed by Suryadeb Mukherjee, Senior Consultant at Gherzi Textile Organization.

The seminar gains added significance as a lead-up event to the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, scheduled to be held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, from January 10 to 12, 2024. This summit serves as a premier platform facilitating investments, fostering innovation, and nurturing partnerships between businesses and governments. It acts as a showcase for Gujarat’s economic prowess and its dedication to nurturing business-friendly policies.

This textile-focused seminar not only underscores the critical role of Gujarat in the textile and apparel domain but also sets the tone for discussions and collaborations anticipated at the forthcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024.