Scheduled to take place on 26 and 27 February at Exponor's Pavilion 1, Mod'Unica Portugal, formerly known as Modtissimo, will unite industry stakeholders for a two-day exchange of insights and strategic dialogue aimed at forging the path forward for the textile and fashion industry.
Day one of Mod'Unica will delve into topics such as sustainability and the circular economy, with AE Minho and Susana Serrano of Circular Strategy spearheading discussions. The conversation will also explore artificial intelligence and automation within the industry.
The second day's programme will feature insights from Daniel Agis, Pedro Garcia of MAAB Consulting, and Elsa Dionísio from Fashion Business Management.
Sessions will cover international strategies, new market expansion, and essential skills for tackling sustainability challenges, with MODATEX training centre lending its support.
Academic perspectives will be shared by the University of Beira Interior (UBI), focusing on new skills for the fashion ecosystem.
Pertinent debates and studies on the agenda include the 'Knowing in order to value: the Textile Waste Observatory' debate organised by ORT and Humana Portugal's study on 'The socio-economic impact of the secondhand clothing sector in the EU and Africa'.
The event will showcase projects, including RDC@ITV, Waste2BioComp, DIGI4FASHION, and TEXAD. There will also be discussions hosted by international projects such as RESOTEX, Metaskills4TCLF, and VETRINE.
Organised by ATP - Associação Têxtil e Vestuário de Portugal with Spormex Events' support, Mod'Unica's line-up of talks is said to underscore its dedication to ensuring sector companies remain informed, competitive, and robust.
The event will also emphasise the importance of promoting 'Made in Portugal,' positioning it as a sustainable and innovative hub adept at both production and creation.
Building on Modtissimo's legacy, Mod'Unica aims to enhance collaborations across a broader spectrum of the sector. The fair will be inclusive to all industry players and will encompass technical textiles, home textiles, and decorative textiles.
