Tuesday, June 4

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – All Exhibitors Open to Buyers

10:00 a.m. – Textiles and Water – What You and Your Company Need to Understand
Susan Inglis, Executive Director, Sustainable Furnishings Council
Presentation Area / SMS 1-1016
Only 1% of the water on our planet is fresh water. That 1% is all we have for our agro-industrial processes, not to mention bathing and drinking for 7.7 billion people. What does that have to do with us in textile production? Come to this presentation to get clear on the difference your company can make now, and to learn how to position yourself for success. Sustainable Furnishings Council’s Susan Inglis will share some fascinating facts and figures, as well as perspective you can use when making business development decisions..

2:00 p.m. – A Forward Look into Fall 2020/21
Michelle Rothbart, Fashion Snoops
Presentation Area / SMS 1-1016
Fashion Snoops is a global trend forecasting agency that helps brands and companies harness future trends and act on the opportunities they bring. Their advisory focuses on connecting the dots between cultural influences and product development. They believe in the art and science of creativity, understanding that business leaders must be part innovator and part analyst in order to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.

Fashion Snoops will share their forward look into Fall 2020/21, as well as explore the evolution between key product trends. Thus exploring how the consumer behavior shifts of today validate the design and trends to buy into at market.

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Happy Hour in the Suites!