CITI, Telangana to host ATEXCON 2026 in Hyderabad, India
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), in partnership with the Government of Telangana, will host the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON) on April 2–3, 2026, in Hyderabad. Themed “Reimagining the Future of Global Textiles,” the event will run alongside the Telangana Textile Dialogue, bringing together global industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders.
ATEXCON 2026 aims to serve as a strategic platform to shape the next decade of the textiles and apparel industry. According to CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran, the conference will go beyond discussions, focusing on actionable strategies to strengthen the sector amid global uncertainty and rapid transformation.
The conference will center on three major pillars: fibres and fabrics, manufacturing and supply chains, and markets and trade. Discussions will explore scalable innovations such as bio-fibres, manmade fibres, and traceability, alongside advancements in AI-driven manufacturing, automation, and circularity, as well as strategies to tap into emerging consumer markets.
Key highlights include a Ministerial Dinner to foster dialogue between policymakers and industry leaders, Lifetime Achievement Awards to honor contributions to the textile sector, and a Startup Pitch and Networking Gala. The startup platform will spotlight innovations in materials, recycling, AI, logistics, and supply chain technologies.
Delegates will also have the opportunity to visit the PM MITRA Park in Warangal, offering insights into India’s evolving textile manufacturing ecosystem. This initiative reflects the country’s push toward integrated, large-scale textile infrastructure.
The Telangana Textile Dialogue, held in parallel, will focus on building a future-ready textile ecosystem driven by sustainability, technology, and global collaboration. With discussions spanning policy, investment, innovation, and skill development, the event aligns with India’s broader ambition to grow its textile and apparel industry to $350 billion by 2030 while strengthening its role as a major economic and employment driver.
