Asia’s Leading Sustainable Fashion Event “Fashion Summit (HK) 2023” will be held on 11 – 12 Oct at Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District with the theme of “Actions to the Sustainability Journey”. With Create Hong Kong as the lead sponsor, Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) co-organises this 2-Day Fashion Event with Office of the Hon. Sunny Tan, Member of the Legislative Council, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), REDRESS, Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium (SFBC), The Mills Fabrica and WWF-Hong Kong. Over 40 local and overseas speakers are invited to this year’s Fashion Summit (HK). There will be sharing on the fashion industry updates, discussions on sustainable fashion and the future fashion design. At Fashion Summit (HK) 2023, there will also be International Conference, Exhibitions, Fashion Shows, Business Networking, Cultural Displays, Innovation Demonstration and many more for you to discover, and it is absolutely FREE of charge to join all these activities at Xiqu Centre!

Fashion Summit (HK) 2023

Date: 11 – 12 October 2023 (Wed – Thu)

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Venue: Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District (88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, HONG KONG)

Language: English (Real-time translation to Mandarin is available)

Program Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/conference/programme/

Registration Link: https://fashionsummit2023.org/onlineReg

Quota are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Should you be interested, please register online by 9 Oct.

For inquiries, please email info@fashionsummit.hk.

Join the ‘Partners for Progress’ forum by HKRITA, where innovation and progress meet through the power of partnerships.

Discover how diverse expertise, resources, and viewpoints come together to create transformative solutions that benefit not only the industry but also society and the world at large. Take part in this collaborative journey by signing up now!

Date: 6 Sept 2023

Venue: S221, HKCEC, Wan Chai

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (HKT)

Registration link: https://2vx.io/QaSBRvb

For enquiry, please email event@hkrita.com

Sample Development Centre organized the 3D Virtual Fashion Workshop on 6 September. It enables participants to understand the application and development of virtual 3D fashion design software in the fashion industry, to learn and experience virtual clothing, so as to explore more opportunities in the fashion industry.

3D Virtual Fashion Workshop

Date: 6 September 2023 (Wed)

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Total 6 hours)

Language: Cantonese

Fee: HKD $200

Application Link: http://samplecentre.cita.org.hk/zh-hant/%e5%a0%b1%e5%90%8d%e8%a1%a8-%e8%99%9b%e6%93%ac-3d-%e6%99%82%e8%a3%9d%e8%a8%ad%e8%a8%88%e8%bb%9f%e4%bb%b6%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c%e5%9d%8a-2023%e5%b9%b49%e6%9c%8813%e6%97%a5/

Application Deadline: 30 August 2023

For details, please visit the Sample Development Centre official website.

For enquiry, please contact Mr. Bryan Cheung (Tel: 2263 6378 or Email: samplecentre@cita.org.hk).

Sample Development Centre organized the Textile Knowledge Workshop on 18 August. It enables participants to understand fabric fibers, as well as the structure of woven and knitted fabrics, so as to understand fabric printing, dyeing, and common defects; understand the impact of fabrics with different structures and properties on fashion costs, and master how to take a balance in the process of making fashion.

Textile Knowledge Workshop

Date: 18 August 2023 (Fri)

Time: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Total 3 hours)

Language: Cantonese

Fee: HKD $200

Application Link: http://samplecentre.cita.org.hk/zh-hant/%e5%a0%b1%e5%90%8d%e8%a1%a8-%e7%b4%a1%e7%b9%94%e7%9f%a5%e5%a4%9a%e5%b0%91%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c%e5%9d%8a-2023%e5%b9%b48%e6%9c%8818%e6%97%a5/

Application Deadline: 11 August 2023

For details, please visit the Sample Development Centre official website.

For enquiry, please contact Mr. Bryan Cheung (Tel: 2263 6378 or Email: samplecentre@cita.org.hk).

Inno Space is a startup platform powered by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, is going to organize the 【InnoPreneur MeetUp】From Data to Dollars: Maximising Profitability Through SMART Solutions on 3 Aug. The industry experts will reveal how SMEs can use digital solutions to attract customers, increase revenue, and stay ahead of the competition. Representative from SME ReachOut will also share the application strategies to apply for government fundings. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical tips!

【InnoPreneur MeetUp】From Data to Dollars: Maximising Profitability Through SMART Solutions

Date: 3 Aug 2023

Time: 15:00 – 17:00

Venue: SME One Foyer, G/F, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon

Language: Cantonese

Target: SMEs & Startups

Registration Link: https://campaigns.hkpc.org/en-hk/innopreneur-registration-profitability-formula?&contactProfile=2185462928

For details, please visit the event’s official website.

For enquiry, please contact Ms. Ho (2788 5089/ daphneho@hkpc.org) or Ms. Pun (2788 6507 / clarapun@hkpc.org).

The Hongkong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association (HKKEMA) will have a seminar on 26 Jul, to discuss how to achieve sustainability goals.

“Understanding Carbon Neutrality: Mastering the International Market Trends”

Date: 26 July 2023

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Lecture Hall, 1/F., Clothing Industry Training Authority, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay

Language: Cantonese

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK6_N9hsNDpjKsgwR9CbFufx-OMMFIJLTmUONY4hb7K8iE9A/viewform

For details, please check the leaflet.

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Koey So at koey.so@cita.org.hk.

Sample Development Centre organized the Fashion Costing Workshop on 28 July. It enables participants to understand the composition of fashion cost to calculate the total cost, learn to effectively calculate and control the amount of fabric used, and evaluate the factors that affect costs and how to reduce costs.

Fashion Costing Workshop

Date: 28 July 2023 (Fri)

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Total 3 hours)

Language: Cantonese

Fee: HKD $200

Application Link: http://samplecentre.cita.org.hk/zh-hant/%e5%a0%b1%e5%90%8d%e8%a1%a8-%e6%99%82%e8%a3%9d%e6%88%90%e6%9c%ac%e8%a8%88%e7%ae%97%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c%e5%9d%8a-2023%e5%b9%b47%e6%9c%8828%e6%97%a5/

Application Deadline: 21 July 2023

For details, please visit the Sample Development Centre official website.

For enquiry, please contact Mr. Bryan Cheung (Tel: 2263 6378 or Email: samplecentre@cita.org.hk).

Sample Development Centre organized the 3D Virtual Fashion Workshop on 12 July. It enables participants to understand the application and development of virtual 3D fashion design software in the fashion industry, to learn and experience virtual clothing, so as to explore more opportunities in the fashion industry.

3D Virtual Fashion Workshop

Date: 12 July 2023 (Wed)

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Total 6 hours)

Language: Cantonese

Fee: HKD $200

Application Link: http://samplecentre.cita.org.hk/zh-hant/%e5%a0%b1%e5%90%8d%e8%a1%a8-%e8%99%9b%e6%93%ac-3d-%e6%99%82%e8%a3%9d%e8%a8%ad%e8%a8%88%e8%bb%9f%e4%bb%b6%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c%e5%9d%8a-2023%e5%b9%b47%e6%9c%8812%e6%97%a5/

Application Deadline: 5 July 2023

For details, please visit the Sample Development Centre official website.

For enquiry, please contact Mr. Bryan Cheung (Tel: 2263 6378 or Email: samplecentre@cita.org.hk).

With less than a month left, don’t miss the chance to apply for the DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award (DFA HKYDTA) 2023 before the deadline on 28 June 2023.

The DFA HKYDTA welcomes design practitioners and 2023 design graduates aged 18 to 35 to participate. Awardees may receive up to HK$500,000 in sponsorship to pursue 6 to 12-months of working at renowned design companies or 6 to 18 months of studying abroad.

What an excellent opportunity to explore globally, enrich your knowledge and extend your international network.

Application Deadline: 28 June 2023 (5:00 pm) (Hong Kong time)
Apply now: https://application.dfaawards.com/

For details, please visit the DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award official website.

For enquiry, please email to ydta@dfaawards.com

The DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award (HKYDTA) 2023, organized by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) is open for application until 28 June.

DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award (HKYDTA) 2023

Date: Now – 28 June 2023 (Hong Kong time)

For details, please visit the DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award official website.

For enquiry, please email to ydta@dfaawards.com