To be held in Phnom Penh from March 31-April 1, 2024 by the Textile, Apparel, Footwear, and Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), the ‘Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025’ will help catalyze sustainable innovation and policy development within Cambodia’s burgeoning textile sector.
To be organized under the theme ‘Shaping the Future: Competitiveness and Sustainability,’ the two-day event, at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, will be presided over by prominent Cambodian officials, including Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training. The summit will provide a platform for networking, access to crucial industry data, and insights into sector forecasts and governmental policies.
Primary focus of the summit will be on strengthening collaboration between industry and civil society, fostering partnerships that support due diligence across the supply chain, and ensuring responsible manufacturing practices within Cambodia. The summit will convene government leaders, international brands, industry stakeholders, employers, and organizations to drive advancements in sustainability, innovation, and policy development.
Furthermore, the summit will address Cambodia's transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, highlighting the government’s strategic approach and its potential industry impact. Sustainability will be a central theme, with discussions covering responsible sourcing, compliance with emerging regulations, and best production practices.
Ultimately, the summit aims to foster multi-stakeholder collaboration, connecting government, industry, and civil society to ensure the apparel sector's competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusivity. The Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025 is co-organized by TAFTAC, Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), GIZ, EuroCham Cambodia, and the Skills Development Fund (SDF).
