On 16th March, the Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF) will host its 4th edition in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The conference and exhibition event will focus on sustainable clothing production in Bangladesh and showcase green production technologies. The event will bring together more than 60 high-profile speakers, 20 exhibitors, and attendees from the government, finance, human rights, and fashion sustainability sectors.
The speakers will address topics such as circularity, CO2 reductions, renewable energy, and human rights due diligence. Notable speakers include the Honourable Ministers for Commerce and Local Government and the State Ministers for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Information and Communication Technology, and Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. Also, present will be ambassadors from the US, Denmark, and Sweden, and representatives from the International Labour Organization and USAID.
The event partners include numerous organizations such as Laudes Foundation, WaterAid Bangladesh, Oxfam in Bangladesh, and the US Embassy in Bangladesh, among others.
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment sourcing destination and is known for its green production and factory safety programs. The event will provide an opportunity for clothing manufacturers, policymakers, green finance professionals, and sustainability experts to engage, network, and explore green growth exhibitions.