Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025

The Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025 marks a flagship event as Cambodia takes centre stage in the global apparel supply chain.

Organised by TAFTAC (Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia), Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), EuroCham Cambodia, and GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), this exclusive two-day summit will convene government leaders, international brands, industry stakeholders, employers, and workers' organizations to drive progress in sustainability, innovation, and policy development for one of Cambodia’s most vital economic sectors.

This event is strongly supported by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT).

Distinguished Speakers

Welcome Remarks by:
Honorable Minister Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training (MoLVT)

Opening Speech by:
Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia

Why Attend?

This summit serves as a key platform to:

• Showcase Cambodia’s Role in Global Supply Chains: Explore how Cambodia’s garment, footwear, and travel goods industries are evolving as strategic sourcing hubs.
• Access Key Data and Industry Insights: Gain exclusive access to the latest performance data, market trends, and policy developments.
• Understand Sector Policies & Cambodia’s LDC Transition: Learn about the Government’s strategy for Cambodia’s upcoming transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and its impact on the industry.
• Advance Sustainability Goals: Engage with stakeholders on innovative social and environmental initiatives driving the sector’s resilience and future growth.
• Foster Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: Build connections across government, industry, and civil society to ensure Cambodia’s apparel sector remains competitive, sustainable, and inclusive.
• Strengthen Responsible Sourcing & Due Diligence: Support compliance with emerging sustainability regulations and best practices for responsible production across supply chains.

Agenda Highlights

Cambodia & Regional GFT Performance

• Cambodia’s Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods (GFT) Export Performance
• Minimum Wage Perspectives & Evolution in the sector
• GFT Strategy Implementation Insights

Preparing Cambodia for Emerging Responsible Business Conduct & Due Diligence Expectations

• Understanding new global regulations and compliance standards
• Strengthening supply chain due diligence and responsible sourcing practices

Why Cambodia?

• Cambodia’s Regional Relevance in the GFT Sector
• Sourcing Strategy & International Brand Perspectives

Driving Textile Circularity through Global Collaboration & Local Action

• Led by GIZ FABRIC and Global Fashion Agenda (GFA)

Skills Development & Renewable Energy in the Asian Region

• Exploring workforce training and sustainable energy solutions

Green Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Vertical Integration & Upstream Supply Chains in Cambodia

• Strategies for enhancing local production and investment

7th Environmental Brand Meeting of Cambodia (By Invitation Only)

• Private discussions on sustainability and industry best practices

Annual Partner Forum – Hosted by Better Factories Cambodia

• Industry-wide dialogue on collaboration and development

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Event details 

Date: 31 March- 1 April 2025
Location: Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
Member Ticket (TAFTAC / EuroCham: USD130
Standard Ticket: USD200