Senior executive from around the globe involved in the sourcing, manufacturing and servicing for the global apparel industry will be in Hong Kong at the end of the month for the second edition of Prime Source Forum - the definitive meeting place for the apparel industry. Some 40 speakers and panelists - each a distinguished specialist in his or her own sphere in this industry will lead the discussions in this annual two day meeting which sets out to tackle many of the issues encountered by this major industry both today and in the foreseeable future.
Senior industry leaders from Vietnam will be briefing the Forum on the latest situation concerning anti-dumping issues and Stuart Harbinson, Pascal Lamy's senior advisor, will give the latest update from the World Trade Organisation. Sourcing trends - China versus India - who will emerge as the leading manufacturer - or will it be Vietnam? Compliance and social responsibility and the growing concern for environmental issues; new technologies and the need for more advanced training - these are only a few of the adsorbing subjects to be covered on 29th and 30th March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Prime Source Forum 07 in Hong Kong, the dynamic centre for this industry, is where industry leaders can interact with their peers both during formal sessions and on a one-to-one basis at the various networking opportunities.
For further information please contact:
Manager
Ms Josephine Ching
Email josephineching@cmpasia.com
Tel: (+852) 2516 2195
Appendix A - Forum Programme
PRIME SOURCE FORUM - 29/30TH MARCH 2007
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Opening Keynote Address
Mr Paul Charron, Chairman Emeritus, Liz Claiborne Inc
Panel Sessions include:
The Sourcing Environment
A distinguished panel of executives from U.S. and E.U. based brands and retailers will set forth the manufacturing requirements dictated by market trends, interacting with factory spokespeople who will address current and emerging capabilities to deal with those needs.
Trade Matters
Special Address
Mr Stuart Harbinson, Special Advisor, Office of the Director General, World Trade Organisation, Geneva
Although quota concerns are, for the most part, in the past, other threats remain. The panel will discuss global and area issues related to trade.
Compliance & Social Responsibility
Buyers and sellers alike must ensure that our industry embraces all compliance requirements. Workers rights, environmental concerns, social responsibility and related topics will be the subject of this panel.
The Changing Role of the Retailer
An assessment of how the retail landscape has changed and what it portends for the future.
Training and Education
The prospect of global work shifts dictates that factories develop new skills, in new locations, so that customers can be serviced properly. This will require extensive education and training. The panel of distinguished educators and industrialists will address this daunting challenge.
Technical Issues and Logistics
Given our rapidly changing world, technical and logistical capabilities must evolve to ensure the highest level of information flow and planning. The panel will discuss new developments and the tasks that lie ahead.
Market Issues
Representatives of China, India and Vietnam will brief the Forum on latest developments and future prospects in their respective countries.
Closing address
"Lessons Learned - A Guide to the Rest of the Decade"
Mr Kevin Burke, President / CEO, American Apparel and Footwear Association
However, in view of many challenges and opportunities that are continuously facing this important industry, the final content of the various sessions may depend on the situation in the industry closer to the date of the event.
Appendix B - participating Speakers, Panelists and Moderators.
The following industry specialists have to-date confirmed their participation as moderators and panelists at Prime Source Forum 2007:
Mr Kevin Burke, President/CEO, American Apparel and Footwear Association
Mr. Peter Gabbe, Chairman Elect, American Apparel and Footwear Association; COO, Carole Hochman Design Group
Mr Peter Liu, Chairman of The Textile & Apparel Committe, The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Mr Hu Song, Vice President, China Textile Information Center
Dr Philip K.W. Yeung, Executive Director, Clothing Industry Training Authority, Hong Kong
Mr Michael Flanagan, Publishing Director, Clothesource
Mr Dong Tao, Managing Director, Non-Japan Asia Economics, Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Ltd
Dr John Cheh, Vice Chairman & COO, Esquel Group of Companies
Ms Tammy Rodriques, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Esquel Enterprises Ltd
Mr Andrew Kahn, Chairman, Kahn Lucas Lancaster Inc
Mr David Rode, President, Lectra Americas, New York
Mr Sean Cady, Senior Manager of Environment, Health and Safety, Global Code of Conduct Department, Levi Strauss & Co Mr Paul Charron, Chairman Emeritus, Liz Claiborne Inc
Mr Jürgen J. Maas, Vice Chairman, Foreign Trade Association; Senior Vice President, International Affairs, Metro AG
Mr Gary Ross, Corporate VP, Global Manufacturing and Sourcing, Liz Claiborne Inc
Prof Angela Peers, Principal Lecturer, International Fashion Business & Technology Centre, Department of Clothing Design and Technology, Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Kenneth Wang, Chairman, Clothing Industry Training Authority, Hong Kong; Managing Director, Sterling Products Ltd
Mr Glen Tinton, Director of Sourcing & Supply, Marks & Spencer
Mr Simon Shepheard-Walwyn, Director of Strategic Planning, Mexx
Mr Allan Wong, CEO, OOCL Logistics Ltd
Mr Paul Chamandy, Vice President, New Business Development, Paxar Americas Inc., Pennsylvania
Ms Emma Ormond, International Trade Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Ms Brenda Jacobs, Attorney, Sidley Austin LLP
Dr Mike Fralix, President, [TC]2
Mr Doug Cahn, Principal, TheCahnGroup, LLC
Ms Mary E. Kissel, Editor, Editorial Page, The Wall Street Journal Asia
Mr Bob Zane, Chairman, United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel
Ms Julie Hughes, Senior Vice President, United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel
Prof Marsha Ann Dickson, Chairperson, Department of Fashion & Apparel Studies, University of Delaware
Mr Nguyen Duc Thanh, Chief of Textile and Clothing Quota Administration, Ministry of Trade, Vietnam
Mr Thomas Glaser, President, Supply Chain Europe/Asia, VF International SAGL
Mr Stuart Harbinson, Special Advisor, Office of the Director General, World Trade Organisation, Geneva
Dr Tim McCraw, General Manager, Digital Textile Printing, Yuhan-Kimberly, Seoul
