20. TEJATI THREADS: Fashion & Textile Forum

This will stitch creativity into the future of work. The TEJATI THREADS forum is a dedicated gathering for designers, tailors, and textile entrepreneurs, aimed at revitalizing and unlocking the immense value within Kenya’s fashion and textile value chain. It provides a collaborative space for industry players to innovate and grow.

Attendees will engage in discussions and workshops focused on co-creating sustainable cooperatives, developing strong local brands, and generating new job opportunities. The forum emphasizes weaving together Kenya's rich heritage with modern innovation, ensuring that the fashion and textile sector becomes a significant contributor to the nation's economic prosperity and a source of dignified livelihoods.

The TEJATI THREADS forum will showcase emerging Kenyan designers, highlight sustainable textile production methods, and facilitate business-to-business networking sessions. Workshops will cover topics such as ethical sourcing, intellectual property in fashion, digital marketing for fashion brands, and accessing local and international markets. Panel discussions will address challenges and opportunities within the textile value chain, including raw material sourcing, manufacturing, and retail. The event aims to foster collaborations between designers, tailors, marketers, and investors to build a more robust and competitive fashion industry in Kenya. By promoting local talent and sustainable practices, TEJATI THREADS seeks to create a thriving ecosystem that generates dignified employment and positions Kenya as a leader in innovative and culturally rich fashion.

Target Audience
Designers, tailors, marketers

Core Focus
Textile value chain, cooperatives, fashion jobs

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