Industry Events
IAF Handover
Handing over office & insignia: IAF’s new president Cem Altan, a manufacturer himself, emphasized in his inaugural speech, “As entrepreneurs, we more than ever hold the key to create the future.”
Han Bekke will remain active on the executive committee.
Cem Altan is the founder of Aycem Textiles, a member of the board of directors IHKIB (Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association), and TCMA (Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Association). Additionally, he is head of Istanbul Fashion Week and Koza Young Designers. Altan has been a member of the IAF board since 2014.
In 2022 IAF will return to Southwest Asia (the 2019 Convention was staged in Lahore, Pakistan) for its World Fashion Convention. Due to Bangladesh’s key role as one of the largest exporters of apparel in the world, accounting for 83% of the total export earnings of the country, Dhaka was selected as the site for the 37th World Fashion Convention on November 13–17, 2022. The Convention will be hosted by the IAF and the local associations BGMEA and BKMEA.
Han Bekke will remain active on the executive committee.
Cem Altan is the founder of Aycem Textiles, a member of the board of directors IHKIB (Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association), and TCMA (Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Association). Additionally, he is head of Istanbul Fashion Week and Koza Young Designers. Altan has been a member of the IAF board since 2014.
In 2022 IAF will return to Southwest Asia (the 2019 Convention was staged in Lahore, Pakistan) for its World Fashion Convention. Due to Bangladesh’s key role as one of the largest exporters of apparel in the world, accounting for 83% of the total export earnings of the country, Dhaka was selected as the site for the 37th World Fashion Convention on November 13–17, 2022. The Convention will be hosted by the IAF and the local associations BGMEA and BKMEA.
(L-R) Han Bekke, Cem Altan
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Faruque Hassan, President of the BGMEA (Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association)
