To be announced
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
To be announced
Paul Alger
Roger Chan
Liang Pengcheng
Roger Chan
Chairman of Clothing Industry Training Authority, Chairman of HK Wollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association
Roger Chan has extensive experience in the knitwear manufacturing sector, holding significant leadership positions at Cobalt Fashion and in the broader textile and garment industry in Hong Kong.
As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Cobalt Fashion, Roger oversees both the operational and technological aspects of the company. Under his leadership, Cobalt Fashion leverages cutting-edge technological tools and digital initiatives, such as the joint venture with Shima Seiki and the Search Engine project with Alibaba Cloud, to enhance its production processes and design capabilities.
As part of Fung Group and one of the sister companies of Li & Fung, Cobalt Fashion positions as a trailblazer in the knitwear industry, catering to a diverse clientele from mass retailers to premium brands. By leveraging AI and the industry’s foremost digital knitwear asset library, Roger and his team deliver high-quality virtual designs and production-ready data, transforming traditional knitwear manufacturing into a technology-driven industry.
Beyond his role at Cobalt Fashion, Roger serves as the Chairman of Clothing Industry Training Authority, Chairman of the Hong Kong Woollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association and Vice Chairman of the Textile Council of Hong Kong, respectively, highlight his broader influence in the industry. These leadership roles involve shaping industry standards, advocating for sector interests, and promoting innovation along sustainability initiatives.
Roger Chan
Chairman of Clothing Industry Training Authority, Chairman of HK Wollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association
Roger Chan has extensive experience in the knitwear manufacturing sector, holding significant leadership positions at Cobalt Fashion and in the broader textile and garment industry in Hong Kong.
As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Cobalt Fashion, Roger oversees both the operational and technological aspects of the company. Under his leadership, Cobalt Fashion leverages cutting-edge technological tools and digital initiatives, such as the joint venture with Shima Seiki and the Search Engine project with Alibaba Cloud, to enhance its production processes and design capabilities.
As part of Fung Group and one of the sister companies of Li & Fung, Cobalt Fashion positions as a trailblazer in the knitwear industry, catering to a diverse clientele from mass retailers to premium brands. By leveraging AI and the industry’s foremost digital knitwear asset library, Roger and his team deliver high-quality virtual designs and production-ready data, transforming traditional knitwear manufacturing into a technology-driven industry.
Beyond his role at Cobalt Fashion, Roger serves as the Chairman of Clothing Industry Training Authority, Chairman of the Hong Kong Woollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association and Vice Chairman of the Textile Council of Hong Kong, respectively, highlight his broader influence in the industry. These leadership roles involve shaping industry standards, advocating for sector interests, and promoting innovation along sustainability initiatives.
Liang Pengcheng
Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council
Mr. Liang Pengcheng graduated from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and currently serves as the Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), Executive Vice Chairman of the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX).
Mr. Liang has long been dedicated to international exchange and cooperation in the textile and apparel industry. With over two decades of experience in organizing industry exhibitions, he has actively promoted the establishment and management of high-quality international trade platforms for the sector. His efforts have significantly facilitated the deep engagement of Chinese textile and apparel enterprises in win-win collaboration within global supply chains.
Liang Pengcheng
Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council
Mr. Liang Pengcheng graduated from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and currently serves as the Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), Executive Vice Chairman of the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX).
Mr. Liang has long been dedicated to international exchange and cooperation in the textile and apparel industry. With over two decades of experience in organizing industry exhibitions, he has actively promoted the establishment and management of high-quality international trade platforms for the sector. His efforts have significantly facilitated the deep engagement of Chinese textile and apparel enterprises in win-win collaboration within global supply chains.
Chris Woodward
Director General Trade & Investment, British Consulate General Hong Kong
Chris Woodward moved to Hong Kong in January 2023 to take up the role of Director General, Trade & Investment at the Department for Business & Trade based at the British Consulate-General. He leads the team focusing on maximising trade and investment opportunities between the UK and Hong Kong.
Chris has held a number of other oversees roles. Prior to Hong Kong, Chris served as His Majesty’s Consul General in Casablanca and Country Director for the Department for International Trade in Morocco. Chris has also held trade roles in Brussels during UK-EU trade agreement negotiations, and in London, where Chris developed UK digital trade policy.
Chris was born in Hong Kong. He attended the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, where he studied History.
Chris Woodward
Director General Trade & Investment, British Consulate General Hong Kong
Chris Woodward moved to Hong Kong in January 2023 to take up the role of Director General, Trade & Investment at the Department for Business & Trade based at the British Consulate-General. He leads the team focusing on maximising trade and investment opportunities between the UK and Hong Kong.
Chris has held a number of other oversees roles. Prior to Hong Kong, Chris served as His Majesty’s Consul General in Casablanca and Country Director for the Department for International Trade in Morocco. Chris has also held trade roles in Brussels during UK-EU trade agreement negotiations, and in London, where Chris developed UK digital trade policy.
Chris was born in Hong Kong. He attended the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, where he studied History.
Paul Alger
International Business Director at the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT)
Paul Alger MBE is International Business Director at the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) and has worked in the industry for 37 years, originally starting his working life in the food import and marketing industry. He is a BA Hons graduate in Modern Languages, Politics and Economics.
Since 1989 he has worked with UK designers and manufacturers in the fashion and textile industry, offering business advice and support, particularly relating to international business and trade shows. He is experienced in the established markets of Europe and the USA but also has extensive experience and contacts in Japan, China and Korea.
He represents the UK fashion and textile industry to government on issues including HMG’s Domestic Agreement Group (DAG) which supports and he separately advises on and scrutinises the UK’s new FTAs and agreements with countries including the EU, Japan, Canada, the USA, CPTPP and, more recently, India and Korea on behalf of British industry.
Since 2018 he has been Chairman of Export Partners UK (a cross-sectoral not-for-profit organisation set up to encourage a joined up approach to UK exports, international trade and relations with Government).
He was awarded an MBE award for services to Fashion and Exports in 2019.
Paul Alger
International Business Director at the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT)
Paul Alger MBE is International Business Director at the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) and has worked in the industry for 37 years, originally starting his working life in the food import and marketing industry. He is a BA Hons graduate in Modern Languages, Politics and Economics.
Since 1989 he has worked with UK designers and manufacturers in the fashion and textile industry, offering business advice and support, particularly relating to international business and trade shows. He is experienced in the established markets of Europe and the USA but also has extensive experience and contacts in Japan, China and Korea.
He represents the UK fashion and textile industry to government on issues including HMG’s Domestic Agreement Group (DAG) which supports and he separately advises on and scrutinises the UK’s new FTAs and agreements with countries including the EU, Japan, Canada, the USA, CPTPP and, more recently, India and Korea on behalf of British industry.
Since 2018 he has been Chairman of Export Partners UK (a cross-sectoral not-for-profit organisation set up to encourage a joined up approach to UK exports, international trade and relations with Government).
He was awarded an MBE award for services to Fashion and Exports in 2019.
SPEAKERS
To be announced
Prof. Jin Hui
Alan See
Olivier SEGURA
Jennifer Droguett
Dr. Joey Chan
Alexander Li
Ka Wa Key Chow
Natacha Van
Anna Foster
Jack Wong
Liwen Liang
Raymond Wong
Prof. Esterina Nervino
Vincenzo Carrieri
Jonathan Ly
Natalie Wu
Dr. James MacDonald
Zoie Lam
Joshua Wong
Dr. Christina Dean
Karen Ho
Dr. Daisy Wang
Elaine Yan Ling Ng
Jessica Chan
Martin Daffner
Rachel Clowes
Prof. Joanne Yip
Ruwanthi Gajadeera
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