2025 Keynote Panels
We are excited to introduce two keynote panels discussing our industry’s most current updates.
A Discussion on Navigating Tariff Turbulence
Join Bob Kirke from the Canadian Apparel Federation, Dave Pentland from Carson Custom Brokers, Mathieu St-Arnaud from mmode Montreal, Ayr Barnett from AYRTIGHT and Once was Wolf Consulting, and Paul King from BCAG as they cover such topics as:
Tariff Engineering to minimize Duty Exposure
Finding new Global Markets vs US Duty Challenges
Value for Duty in a Changing Landscape
Beyond Borders: Innovation as a Competitive Edge
As tariffs reshape the flow of textiles and apparel between Canada and the United States, innovation has become the defining factor for competitiveness. From advanced fibres and performance wear to circular design, forward-thinking companies are finding ways to thrive beyond the barriers of trade policy.
A special focus will be given to The Fabric of the Future: Cross-Border Collaboration in R&D—how Canadian and U.S. companies and institutions can jointly advance textile science through breakthroughs