ECO_TEXTILE CONFERENCE 2.0 (Lahore Edition)
The University of Management and Technology (UMT) is proud to announce that its prestigious School of Design and Textile (SDT) served as the Official Academic Partner for the landmark ECO-Textile Conference 2025 and Textile Asia's 31at Exhibition, held in Lahore on November 22-23, 2025. This partnership underscores UMT's unwavering commitment to leading academic discourse and driving sustainable innovation within Pakistan's vital textile industry.
The ECO-Textile Conference 2025 brought together a global consortium of industry pioneers, sustainability experts, policymakers, and academic leaders to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the textile sector. The central theme, "Weaving a Sustainable Future: Circularity and Digital Transformation," set the stage for critical conversations on eco-friendly practices, smart manufacturing, and ethical supply chains.
As the Academic Partner, UMT-SDT played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual foundation of the conference. Our faculty and esteemed scholars contributed as keynote speakers, session chairs, and panelists, sharing cutting-edge research and insights on:
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Sustainable Material Innovation: Exploring bio-based fabrics, natural dyes, and recycled fibers.
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Circular Economy Models: Strategies for zero-waste production, recycling, and upcycling in textile manufacturing.
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Future of Fashion Education: Bridging the gap between academia and industry to prepare the next generation of design leaders.
A highlight of the event was the participation of our talented SDT students, who showcased their innovative, sustainability-focused projects at a dedicated exhibition. Their work received widespread acclaim from international delegates, demonstrating the high caliber of UMT's design pedagogy and its alignment with global industry trends.
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