
Discussion Focus:
• Impact of geopolitical conflicts, trade wars, and sanctions
• Supply-chain fragility exposed by pandemics and logistics disruptions
• Inflation, energy costs, and financial volatility
• How sourcing strategies are being redesigned for risk mitigation Key Outcome: Understanding how the industry must structurally adapt rather than react.
Discussion Focus: • Comparative advantages across South, Southeast, and East Asia • Yarn, fabric, garment, and value-added specialization by region • Moving from competition to collaboration within Asia • Regional ecosystems vs. single-country sourcing models Key Outcome: A clearer roadmap for regional sourcing integration.
Discussion Focus: • Thailand’s strengths in textiles, apparel, technical textiles, and innovation • Infrastructure, logistics, skilled workforce, and compliance readiness • Thailand’s role as a neutral, trusted meeting point for global buyers • Access to emerging markets in South and Southeast Asia • Thailand serves as a strategic hub for the textiles and apparel industry due to its central location within the Asia-Pacific region • Bangkok offers unparalleled accessibility and Global connectivity to Regional & Worldwide buyers and industry stakeholders to conveniently visit Thailand, leading to new business opportunities, cross-border trade development, collaborations, and partnerships. Key Outcome: Articulation of Thailand’s unique sourcing value proposition.