ITME Africa & Middle East 2023, a textile and textile engineering event, will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from November 30 to December 2, 2023. The event is expected to promote joint venture and business cooperation for textile and machine manufacturers. It will also showcase the latest textile technology and innovations, and explore the potential of Kenya as a new business destination.
The event is being organized by India ITME Society, a non-profit apex industry body. It has been conceived with the vision to initiate a new era towards self-reliance, socio-economic advancement, and empowerment in the textile and textile engineering sector with international cooperation for Africa and the Middle East.
The event will feature over 23 participating countries from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. It is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors from the textile and textile engineering industry.
The event will focus on new chapters such as cotton seed and cotton farming technology and equipment, machinery related to engineering products, home textile products, associated goods and services for textile industry, and technical information services, educational research institutes, and COEs.
At the curtain raiser event, the Guest of Honor, H.E. Shri Rohit Vadhwana, Deputy High Commissioner & DPR (UNEP & UN-HABITAT), High Commission of India, Nairobi, said, "This Exhibition is a significant stride towards enhancing bilateral trade and promoting industrial cooperation between India & Kenya. This landmark partnership aims to harness the strengths of both nations and drive innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in the Textile Technology & Engineering sector."
The Chief Guest, H.E. Dr. Juma Mukwana, Principal Secretary, State Department for Industry, Republic of Kenya, stated, "ITME Africa & Middle East 2023 hosted in Kenya shall draw more attention to the potential of the Kenyan textile industry and raise awareness about their products and capabilities, both domestically and internationally. This can lead to increased visibility and potential business inquiries and open doors for Kenyan businesses to expand their customer base."
