Towards a sustainable and circular economy : Thinking about the future of the textile sector in Morocco

28 June 2022 from 09 AM to 17 PM
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Context of the event

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are organizing, in partnership with AMITH, a study day to identify, deepen and explore measures to support the development of a value chain integration focused on sustainability, growth by attracting FDI and the emergence of a new generation textile industry.

The aim of the day is to provide a platform for high-level discussion on key topics and investment opportunities in the sector.

2

Ministers

39

Speakers

400

Attendants

9

Hours

Panelists

Program

This hybrid event is based on a rich and diversified program. Various interventions follow one another during the 5 panels scheduled :

09 h 00 - 09 h 05

Introduction of the day

  • Mrs Sabine SCHLORKE, Manufacturing expert & Moderator of the day
    • 09 h 05 - 09 h 40

    Opening words

  • Mr. Ryad MEZZOUR, Minister of Industry and Trade
  • Mrs Leila BENALI, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
  • Mr. Anass El ANSARI, President of Moroccan Association of Textile and Clothing Industries
  • Mr. Xavier REILLE, Country Manager for the Maghreb, International Finance Corporation
    • 09 h 40 - 09 h 50

    Keynote : « Towards a sustainable and circular economy : Thinking about the future of the textile sector in Morocco »

  • Mr. Taha GHAZI, Director of Textile and Leather Industries, Ministry of Industry and Trade
    • 09 h 50 - 10 h 50

    Panel 1 : Opportunities and potential for the development of the textile value chain in Morocco

  • Mrs Eleonore RICHARDSON, Operations Officer, IFC Manufacturing Advisory Services, North Africa
  • Mr. Karim TAZI, General Manager, Folly Fashion
  • Mrs Ciara CATES, Lead Material Developer, Patagonia Inc.
  • Mrs Sara DIEZ JAUREGUI, Vice-President of Women and Sustainability Product Sponsor, Zalando SE
  • Mr. Matthias HURLER, Director Private Label Product Supply, Zalando SE
  • Mr. Cen WILLIAMS, Vice-President and Hub Leader, PVH Africa
    • 10 h 50 - 11 h 00

    Coffee break and Networking

    11 h 00 - 12 h 00

    Panel 2 : Development of Industrial Eco-Parks as a driving force for the growth of green textiles

  • Mrs Maiko MIYAKE, Principal Operations Officer, International Finance Corporation
  • Mrs Sanae LAHLOU, General Manager, United Nations Development Organization
  • Mr. Mounir BENYAHYA, Director of Industrial Parks, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Morocco
    • 12 h 00 - 13 h 00

    Panel 3 : Extending the circular economy to the textile sector

  • Mr. Neal Alan DONAHUE, Lead for Manufacturing Advisory in Africa, International Finance Corporation
  • Mr. Jordi BONAREU, General Manager, Hallotex SL
  • Mr. Khalid EL AMRANI, General Manager, Wolkat Fibre BV
  • Mr. José Antonio MAZORRA, CSR Manager, Textil Santanderina
  • Mr. Johannes STEFAN, Senior Communications Director, Lenzing AG
  • Mrs Yasmine AUQUIER BURON, Co-founder, Rive Droite Paris
    • 13 h 00 - 14 h 00

    Lunch and Networking

    14 h 00 - 15 h 15

    Panel 4 : Development of new approaches to ensure the growth of investments and FDI in the textile sector

  • Mrs Khevna VIRESH NARAN, Project Development Specialist, International Finance Corporation
  • Mr. Youssef EL BARI, General Manager, Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development
  • Mr. Brahim ARJDAL, General Manager, MAROC PME
  • Mr. Halit GUMUSER, Managing Partner, KIPAS
  • Mr. Navdeep SODHI, Partner, GHERZI
  • Mr. Matthias KNAPPES, Senior Officer and Programme Manager for Cotton, Textiles & Clothing International Trade Centre, MENATEX
  • Mr. Omar SEFRAOUI, General Manager, CIM
    • 15 h 15 - 15 h 30

    Coffee Break and Networking

    15 h 30 - 16 h 15

    Panel 5 : Technical and financial support systems for the sector's actors

  • Mr.Henri Rachid SFEIR, Hub Lead Manufacturing and Services for Maghreb and West Africa, International Finance Corporation
  • Mrs Anna BARONE, Head of Representation in Morocco, European Investment Bank
  • Mrs Charlotte BECK, Regional Investment & Finance Advisor, FCDO
  • Mr. Hicham ZANATI SERGHINI, General Manager, TAMWILCOM
  • M. Salaheddine KAMALI, Managing Director, CDG Invest in charge of the World Trades fund
    • 16 h 15 - 16 h 45

    Conclusion and discussion on the future of the Textile sector

  • Mrs Sabine SCHLORKE, Manufacturing expert & Moderator of the day
  • Mr. Taha GHAZI, Director of Textile and Leather Industries, Ministry of Industry and Trade
  • Mr. Anass El ANSARI, President, Moroccan Association of Textile and Clothing Industries
  • Mr. Xavier REILLE, Country Manager for the Maghreb, International Finance Corporation
    • 16 h 45 - 17 h 00

    Keynote Moderator : « Main conclusions and recommendations of the day »

  • Mrs Sabine SCHLORKE, Manufacturing expert & Moderator of the day
    • 17 h 00 - 18 h 00

    Cocktail and Networking

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