The 37th IAF World Fashion Convention to be held in Bangladesh, Nov'22

May 17, 2022

Category: General

Country: Bangladesh

16 May 2022, Mumbai

The 37th IAF World Fashion Convention will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in November 2022. IAF will host the Convention in collaboration with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Brand BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association-BKMEA).

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and IAF Secretary-General Matthijs Crietee made the announcement at a press conference in Dhaka on May 14.

The leaders of BGMEA held a meeting with Matthijs Crietee, Secretary-General of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) in Brussels on February 23. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan along with Vice President Miran Ali, Directors Asif Ashraf, Tanvir Ahmed, and Abdullah Hil Rakib had a discussion with the IAF secretary-general about organizing the 37th edition of the World Fashion Convention in Dhaka. Bangladesh will host the 37th IAF World Fashion Convention in November 2022 on the 50th founding anniversary of the IAF.

Besides, the "Made in Bangladesh Week" will be held simultaneously in Dhaka from November 12 to November 18. The week-long event aims to showcase the capabilities and achievements of the RMG industry among participants arriving from different corners of the world and discuss the prospects and roadmap of the future.

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In the meeting, they expressed hope for a successful and meaningful IAF Convention in Dhaka where international industry stakeholders will gather with the aim to build a more sustainable apparel supply through collaboration and cooperation.

The IAF is the leading organization of world-renowned brands, manufacturers and associations having members from 40 countries and these include garment manufacturers and brands.

Courtesy: https://www.dfupublications.com/news/international/the-37th-iaf-world-fashion-convention-to-be-held-in-bangladesh-nov-22