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ICAHT-2025, 20th September 2025 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

THEME - INDIA'S FTAS: CATALYZING COMPETITIVE INVESTMENTS AND MANUFACTURING GROWTH
09:30 hrs – 10:00 hrsREGISTRATION
10:00 hrs – 10:30 hrsWELCOME ADDRESS
Col. S. Kapoor, Director General, OGTCOPENING REMARKS
Mr. PMS Uppal, President, OGTC

ADDRESS BY CHIEF GUEST
To be Confirmed

10:30 hrs – 11:00 hrsTHEME PRESENTATION:
India’s FTAs: Catalyzing Competitive Investments and Manufacturing Growth

(This presentation will explore India’s FTA landscape and current standing in the apparel manufacturing, highlighting the roadmap for manufacturers to turn trade agreements into commercial advantage.)
11:00 hrs – 11:30 hrsTEA BREAK
11:30 hrs – 12:30 hrsFIRESIDE CHAT:
Winning Models: Future-Ready Business Strategies for India’s Textile Sector

(This chat will explore the evolution of successful business models in apparel manufacturing and what it will take for Indian manufacturers to thrive under new global trade dynamics.)
12:30 hrs – 13:30 hrsPANEL DISCUSSION:
Enhancing Manufacturing Competitiveness: Product Mix, Supply Chain Agility & Efficiency

(Discussion on how Indian players can enhance product strategy, operational efficiency, and supply chain responsiveness amidst global trade shifts.)
13:30 hrs – 14:30 hrsLUNCH BREAK
14:30 hrs – 14:50 hrsPRESENTATION:
Industry Impact

(Highlighting the transformative impact of AI on cost, efficiency, and decision-making across the value chain, with practical implementation steps.)
14:50 hrs – 15:35 hrsPANEL DISCUSSION:
Global Sourcing Perspectives: Aligning India’s Capabilities with Buyer Expectations

(Panel to discuss India’s standing as a sourcing destination and buyer expectations in terms of quality, compliance, speed-to-market, and innovation.)
15:35 hrs – 16:00 hrsTEA BREAK
16:00 hrs – 16:45 hrsPANEL DISCUSSION:
Organizational Agility – People as Key Asset for Manufacturing Growth

(Examining workforce development, leadership, agile structures, and incentives as essentials for scaling excellence in manufacturing.)
16:45 hrs – 17:00 hrsVOTE OF THANKS AND CONCLUSION