Three distinct spaces in the International Halls (halls 4.1 and 5.1) will specialise in each of the three key topics, making it easy for visitors to be in the right place for their interest. The events will include a dynamic and interactive programme of seminars, panel discussions and product presentations. International and domestic trend forums will also feature.

New: menswear and childrenswear trends on display

With this season’s theme of HUMAN ? TECH, this edition’s Intertextile Directions Trend Forum (hall 5.1) will explore Autumn / Winter 20-21 trends. For the first time, there will also be more inclusive fabric displays specialising in fabrics suitable for menswear and childrenswear.

Meanwhile, the Chinese fashion industry is gaining momentum, with more Chinese fashion designers becoming internationally recognised. Domestic trend insight can help overseas industry players to better understand the lucrative China market. Three domestic trend forums can be found in the fairground: Fashion Focus (hall 7.1), as well as the Accessories Trend Forum and Technology & Sustainability Trend Forum, which can both be found on the Mezzanine floor near the South Entrance.

Design and trends @ Textile Dialogue

Located in hall 5.1, booth K35, Textile Dialogue will feature design and trend seminars, as well as this edition’s Consumer Trend panel discussion. Highlights include:

• Intertextile Trends A/W 20-21 by Ornella Bignami, Art Director, Elementi Moda S.r.l.
  

• PANTONE VIEW Colour Planner A/W 20-21 – Nest by David Shah, Pantone Color Institute Team Member and CEO of View Publications.
  

• Intertextile Consumer & Lifestyle Trend: this edition’s topic “FutureCast 2021: New Consumer Rules” focuses on consumers’ needs for customisation and personalisation. This panel discussion and video area will focus on five consumer trends: ThreadStart, smart fashion; Redux-State, the art of paring down; CultureRemix, where experimenting is the new rule; FlexState, as tech and style converge; and NeoUrbanity, an expression of colour and movement of cities.
  

Tech and innovation @ Talking Point

Located in hall 4.1, booth K112, Talking Point will feature tech seminars, artificial intelligence in factories and a Licensing China event focused on IP fashion merchandising.

• The Smart Factory Forum will take a close look at the use of artificial intelligence in the textile industry, including applications in security, warehousing and logistics. Participants will share some intelligent upgrades and solutions.
  

• PolyTHF™ Inside Brand Launch & Denim Industry Development Trend Forum by BASF: a product presentation focusing on the role of spandex in the next generation of comfortable denim.
  

• The Opportunities and Challenges Brought by Sustainability Under Industry 4.0: a panel discussion on the role of automation in sustainable fashion.