CEMS-Global USA to Host the 23rd Bangladesh Edition of the Prestigious Textile Series of Exhibitions from Nov 6 – 9, 2024

Technology

As Bangladesh’s Textile and Garment sector continues to flourish, CEMS-Global USA proudly announces the highly anticipated 23rd edition of the Bangladesh edition of its globally renowned Textile Series of Exhibitions, which is held annually in Bangladesh, Brazil, Morocco, Sri Lanka, and Thailand; comprising 3 major international expos that serve as a vital platform for the textile and garment industry. This leading event, which is the oldest of its kind in the region for the past 23 years, promises to be a landmark for the South-Asian textile and garment industry, highlighting the latest in technology, materials, chemicals, and innovations that will define the future of the sector.

These 3 comprehensive exhibitions focused on the Textile and Garment Industry of Bangladesh will be held from November 6 – 9, 2024 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center, near Kanchan Bridge, Purbachal, Dhaka from 10 am to 7 pm, daily; bringing together key manufacturers from across the globe to highlight the latest advancements, innovations, and trends in the textile supply chain sector.

The Bangladesh edition of CEMS-Global’s Textile Series of Exhibitions will feature:

23rd Textech Bangladesh 2024 Expo – While remaining one of the premier platforms for the Textile and Garment Industry for Bangladesh and South Asia and showcasing cutting-edge Textile Garment Technology and Machinery, this expo will offer a unique opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers, and industry experts to explore the latest innovations in textile production, garment machinery, and related technologies.

22nd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2024 – A dedicated platform to exhibit the most up-to-date collections of Yarn, Fabric, Trims, and Accessories, this show will cater to the rapidly evolving needs of the textile and apparel industry, connecting visitors with top suppliers and manufacturers from around the world.

45th Dye+Chem Bangladesh 2024 International Expo – Focused on Dyestuff, Fine & Specialty Chemicals, this expo will bring to the forefront the latest dyestuff and chemical solutions for the textile industry, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation in dyes and chemical processes.

This series of exhibitions is poised to be a key driver for the Bangladeshi textile and apparel industry, providing an unparalleled platform for networking, business development, investments, and cross-border collaborations. Over its 23 years, this Series has solidified its position as a crucial event for manufacturers, technology providers, and industry leaders. With participation from leading international manufacturing companies, the exhibitions will also contribute to Bangladesh’s status as a global hub for textile and garment manufacturing and maintain its position as the world’s 2nd largest garment exporter. These exhibitions are bringing together exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, providing unique platform for business development. One of the key benefits of these exhibitions is that buyers and visitors do not have to go through the hassle of visa processing as the event makes it easier to conduct business under one roof. These exhibitions eliminate the need for buyers and visitors to travel to different countries, saving them time and effort bring everything just at the door-step. Additionally, these exhibitions are helping to bring a lot of foreign currency into Bangladesh. It is expected to be a great B2B meeting platform.

CEMS-Global USA, based in New York, is a Multinational Exhibition & Convention Organizer, having its operations across 4 continents. Established in 1992, CEMS-Global, in this span of over 32 years has been committed to organizing Professional B2B Trade Shows for important Business sectors of the trade and economy. CEMS-Global also assists Trade Associations, Governments, and businesses as an International Trade & Export Development Agency in international markets, including market research, export strategy development, partner identification, and trade promotion.

CEMS-Global’s one of its notable Textile Series of Exhibitions focuses on the Textile and Garment sector. This series of exhibitions serves as a vital platform for Global Manufacturers of the textile and apparel sector to come together, tap highly potential markets, and showcase the latest trends, products, and technologies.

This Series brings together manufacturers and suppliers from around the world to showcase their latest products, network, explore new business partnerships and opportunities, access potential Global markets, and stay updated on the advancements shaping the Global Textile and Apparel landscape.

Through CEMS Global USA’s Bangladesh edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions, visitors from the industry can see a diverse range of textile products and solutions including Textile Apparel Machinery, Yarn, Fabric, Apparel, Trims, Accessories, Dyestuff & Chemicals. These exhibitions cover the entire textile value chain, from raw materials to finished products, enabling visitors to network with Worldwide Manufacturers under one roof and clinch profitable deals.

Bangladesh has long been recognized as a key player in the global textile and garment industry. As one of the largest apparel exporters in the world, the country’s continued investment in innovation and sustainable practices is essential for maintaining its competitive edge. The 2024 edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions by CEMS-Global USA is a testament to Bangladesh’s growing prominence as a hub for textile & garment innovation and manufacturing.

By hosting this trio of internationally acclaimed expos, CEMS-Global USA aims to foster collaboration between industry stakeholders, promote knowledge-sharing, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices within the sector. The exhibitions will also serve as a gateway for foreign companies looking to expand into Bangladesh’s vibrant textile and garment manufacturing market, helping to strengthen the country’s position as a global leader in the textile supply chain.

These Exhibitions will not only be a platform for showcasing products and technologies but also a forum for fostering meaningful connections between industry players. With a special emphasis on innovation and sustainability, the event aims to equip businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern textile landscape.

In addition to the wide array of exhibitors, the event will feature panel discussions led by industry thought leaders, offering visitors valuable insights into market trends, technological advancements, and sustainable practices. Networking opportunities will abound, making it an ideal space for Bangladeshi Textile and Garment industry professionals to establish new partnerships, explore business opportunities, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving market.

As the textile industry continues to innovate, adapt, and grow, these 3 comprehensive exhibitions will once again serve as a vital platform for industry leaders to showcase their latest innovations, exchange ideas, and chart the future course of the Bangladeshi as well as the global textile and garment sector.

The exhibitions will be open to the Business visitors upon registration every day from 10:00 am to 7 pm. For more information, please visit www.textech-bangladesh.com, www.bd.cems-yarnandfabric.com, www.bd.cems-dyechem.com

Why tech and startups flourish in the Washington DMV region

Technology

The DMV region boasts a robust tech ecosystem with significant venture capital investment and robust job availability. Within the broader area, the three regions have different strengths.
In the District of Columbia, there’s a focus on cybersecurity, policy-related technologies, and software development. The US government’s large presence makes for a strong B2B and B2G environment.
Maryland excels in biotech, aerospace and quantum computing, and is supported by major federal research centers and state-level organizations that provide funding and business assistance to startups.
Virginia is a center for defense technology, data infrastructure, and software development, attracting multinational tech giants and becoming a hub for the US data center boom.
TThere’s a strong sense of community across all three, through regular events and conferences that promote networking and collaboration among entrepreneurs and tech professionals.

The DMV region is a bustling hub of innovation and technology. Home to more than 6 million people, it extends across three jurisdictions: the District of Columbia, the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Each brings unique anchors that define a robust tech ecosystem. How robust? Tech job postings in the Washington DC area outpaced even New York City in early 2024, according to industry trackers. Across many small firms and a sizable number of global companies, the region counted more than 270,000 tech industry jobs in 2023. That’s more than triple the similarly sized Philadelphia metro area, and nearly double the Atlanta region’s count. On the funding side, venture capital investment saw a much less dramatic post-pandemic drop in the DMV than the national average, per PitchBook data, with close to $5 billion invested in 2023.   Several factors contribute to this innovation economy strength, but the most obvious is proximity to the center of the United States government and the action on Capitol Hill. Dozens of big-budget federal agencies, from the Pentagon to the Department of Energy, regularly contract with tech firms in the private sector. In part because of this dynamic, the majority of the region’s successful startups are B2B (business to business) or B2G (business to government), though there are plenty of founders with consumer-facing ideas, too.The catalyzing power of government funding in the region is amplified by its wealth of major academic institutions. Public and private universities across the geographies conduct key research, spin out companies and generally prime people for the innovation workforce. Community is another strength. Recurring events like DC Tech Meetup and Unstuck Tuesdays foster connection and collaboration, as does the annual DC Startup Week. This multi-day convening not only connects DMV entrepreneurs, it also draws attendees from around the country for tech and business-related workshops and discussions.With an economy that lets both startups and tech giants thrive, the DMV has been called the “Silicon Valley of the East.” And each geographic zone shines in its own way. Pre-order Innovate Washington DMV Edition by Oct. 25District of Columbia: The nation’s center for power and policyIf someone from outside the region asks a founder or funder where they’re based, they’ll almost always answer “DC” even if they’re really in Maryland or Virginia. But a lot of tech and entrepreneurship activity does happen within the city limits of the US capital. Startups in DC include firms focusing on cybersecurity, SaaS, policy-related products and more. Software development jobs in the district have grown in the past decade, increasing by 53% between 2014 and 2023, according to Lightcast data. Those workers are paid more than double the global average, per Startup Genome’s 2024 report. That study ranked DC the 12th best startup ecosystem globally, surpassing all of the US besides Silicon Valley, New York City and Boston. District government has its own council dedicated to technology and innovation under the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. The council has published work like the 2023 Pathways to Inclusion report, which broke down the city’s tech assets, accomplishments and quantitative benchmarks to make recommendations on moving toward a more equitable and robust sector. This is the place where national tech policy gets developed.Plus, this is the place where national tech policy gets developed — setting standards or implementing programs that determine how employers and employees and creators and consumers interact with emerging technologies. For example, the Biden administration in 2023 put out an executive order calling for AI safety standards to be established throughout public and private sectors, and that same year the Economic Development Administration launched its Regional Tech Hubs program to pump millions of dollars into developing ecosystems throughout the country.That policymaking power brings lobbying activity. Tech companies spent more than $300 million on those efforts in 2023, with $74 million of it coming from giants Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Apple and Microsoft. These big tech companies aren’t just sending envoys to persuade lawmakers — they’re establishing roots, taking up a combined 791,000 square feet of city office space in 2023. Lobbyists are also moving into the venture capital world, which has been growing in DC. Silicon Valley powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz in 2024 announced plans to set up an office in the district, and lobbying firm J.A. Green & Co. announced a partnership with local investment firm Anzu Partners to create a new $100 million fund for defense technology. Local universities also bolster the DC innovation scene. Georgetown has an Entrepreneurs In Residence program where students can get one-on-one mentorship from business leaders. American University offers a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship, as well as an incubator and other programming via its Veloric Center for Entrepreneurship and Kogol School of Business. Howard University collaborated with PNC to launch the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship. There are also several accelerators housed in the district, including the social impact-oriented Halcyon Incubator, the disabled founder-focused 2Gether-International and a local edition of Techstars, the nationally active early-seed funding firm. NIST’s Gaithersburg, Maryland campus (Courtesy NIST/J. Stoughton)Maryland: A major player in biotech and aerospaceWhat section of Maryland is considered the DMV? Most typically, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, which directly border the district. Some definitions also incorporate the counties of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s that stretch along the waterway south of the capital. Sectors that flourish here include aerospace, biotechnology and quantum computing. The area is home to both NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center — considered the nation’s largest organization of space-focused technologists — and the headquarters of Lockheed Martin, a global aeronautics company that does most of its business with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The section of Interstate 270 that runs from Bethesda to Gaithersburg has long been called “DNA Alley,” ever since the Human Genome Project launched there inside the headquarters for the National Institutes of Health. The Food and Drug Administration is also located nearby, as are the offices of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.  State-level organizations play a big role in boosting the Southern Maryland innovation ecosystem.State-level organizations also play a big role in boosting the Southern Maryland innovation ecosystem. The Maryland Tech Council, a major trade association, hosts an industry awards ceremony, an annual conference and other events throughout the year. TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, regularly provides early-stage funding and business assistance to startups in the region.Private sector giants like Adobe, Raytheon and Capital One all have a presence at the University of Maryland Discovery District, which also houses university startup spinouts like the quantum computing firm IonQ and federal offices including the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. Software development jobs in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties grew over the past decade, increasing in number between 2014 and 2023 by more than 25%, according to Lightcast workforce data. 

Virginia: A locus for defense tech, data and developersA collection of jurisdictions make up the “V” in the DMV. It’s typically considered to include Arlington County, Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, the City of Alexandria, Prince William County, the City of Manassas Park and Loudoun County Defense, aerospace and cybersecurity make up a great deal of the area’s tech and startup activity.The Pentagon, perhaps Northern Virginia’s most visible federal agency, announces millions of dollars in contracts on a daily basis. Northrop Grumman is headquartered there, designing and developing missile defense and intelligence tech.Arlington skyline as viewed from Georgetown, DC (Ajay Suresh/Wikimedia Commons)In the private sector, multinational tech giants have established a presence in Virginia. In 2018, Capital One relocated its headquarters to McLean and remains a top employer in the region. Amazon, another major employer, opened its second headquarters in Arlington in 2023. That same year, Arlington was dubbed the nation’s smartest city by Forbes (DC came in third), with 76% of adults over 25 holding a bachelor’s degree. The same report, however, noted a major racial attainment gap; less than 1 in 7 of degree-holders were people of color.The Northern Virginia Tech Council, similar to the Maryland Tech Council, is a trade association connecting startup founders, Fortune 100 executives, students, nonprofit heads and many others in between. Software development jobs in Northern Virginia have skyrocketed.Software development jobs in the region skyrocketed between 2014 and 2023, with Arlington and Loudoun counties’ numbers increasing more than 90%. And while Fairfax County didn’t grow quite as fast, it was already big — its 30,000 developers in 2023 outpace other areas in the DMV by far.Fairfax is home to George Mason University, which operates a Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and is known for both business and technology education. Though delayed by supply chain issues, the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus is slated to open in Alexandria, in the same complex as a branch of Amazon’s HQ2.Northern Virginia has also become a hub of the US data center boom. More than 300 such facilities were active in the region 2024, handling around 70% of the world’s internet traffic. Amazon Web Services operates more than 50 of them, and with generative AI processing increasing demands, Google announced it was investing $1 billion in building more.

International Workshop on Modern Technologies in Survey-Resurvey for Urban Land Records Inaugurated

Technology

Union Minister of Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo Source: @OfficeofSSC/X)

Union Minister of Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today inaugurated a two-day International Workshop on “Modern Technologies in Survey-Resurvey for Urban Land Records” at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC). The event, organized by the Department of Land Resources, marks a key step in modernizing urban land records in India.

This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to streamline land records through the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP), which has been operational since 2016. While the program has already made significant strides in rural land record modernization, the focus is now shifting to urban areas. Urban land records, which often suffer from fragmentation, outdated information, and complex maintenance, present a challenge to effective land management and urban planning.
The workshop follows the announcement of the 2024-25 Budget, which highlighted the need for an IT-based system to manage property records. This system aims to update urban land records through digitization and GIS mapping, ultimately improving urban planning, tax administration, and the financial standing of urban local bodies. By leveraging modern technology, this initiative seeks to increase transparency, reduce disputes, and support sustainable development in urban areas.
The workshop aims to unite key stakeholders, including government officials, international experts, and technology providers, to showcase global best practices in urban land record modernization. It will address challenges like standardization, data security, and capacity building, while promoting collaboration to develop actionable policy recommendations and plan pilot projects for selected urban areas.

The event gathers experts from around the world, including representatives from Singapore, South Korea, the UK, USA, and other countries, who will showcase best practices in urban land record modernization. Indian and international technology providers will also exhibit cutting-edge solutions such as drones, aircraft, and GIS software to support these efforts.
The workshop will feature case studies and discussions on emerging technologies, including aerial photography and satellite imagery, to enhance property taxation and urban planning. The event will conclude with a valedictory address by Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications.

This workshop represents a crucial step in India’s efforts to implement more efficient, transparent, and modern land management systems, focusing on enhancing urban development nationwide.

First published on: 21 Oct 2024, 07:26 IST

Italian tech company Bending Spoons has eye on US for potential IPO

Technology

MILAN : The head of Italy’s Bending Spoons says Milan is a great location for a start-up but he would probably favour New York were the tech company that owns services such as note-taking tool Evernote and photo editor Remini to list.The Italian app developer, whose products count 200 million monthly users, is seen as a potential candidate for a public listing after a string of acquisitions this year, including file-sharing service WeTransfer in July.Chief Executive Officer Luca Ferrari, who co-founded the company in 2013, said there were no firm plans for an initial public offering (IPO) but Bending Spoons was working to be ready for it, and looking beyond Europe.”If and when we choose to pursue an IPO, we’ll evaluate all reasonable options. Today, we have a slight preference for a listing in the United States, but our views may change,” Ferrari told Reuters in e-mailed comments.In February, the Milan-based firm completed a funding round which valued it at $2.55 billion and marked it out as a rare unicorn in the Italian tech landscape. A unicorn is an unlisted firm valued at $1 billion or more.Tech companies often look to list across the Atlantic because of higher valuations that can be attained. A U.S. listing would be a setback for the Milan Stock Exchange after a series of defections.Limited access to capital and an excess of regulation are among the main constraints facing a company like Bending Spoons in Italy, Ferrari, aged 39, said.However, Milan provides a good pool of skills, with competition for talent less fierce than elsewhere, he added.”All in all, I still recommend starting and growing a business in Milan. Were I to start over, I’d favour Milan over many of the cities most commonly associated with entrepreneurship,” he said.MORE DEALS TO COME?Bending Spoons, whose name was inspired by a scene in science fiction movie ‘The Matrix’, has a business model centred around restructuring and developing the firms and products they acquire.Ferrari described the strategy as “hybrid” between that of a private equity fund – which he says is the typical rival Bending Spoons competes with when it bids for an asset – and a proper tech company such as Alphabet’s Google.He said the company had “the focus on acquisitions” of a private equity firm, but added: “we’re engineers and scientists and we spend almost all of our time building technologies and products”.The WeTransfer deal involved a big restructuring, with 75 per cent off its staff facing being laid off.Ferrari did not rule out further deals, with the company casting its net widely.”We’ve added around 5,000 companies to our business acquisition pipeline during the past 12 months alone. Naturally, only a handful will prove a suitable target in the end,” he said.

India used opportunity of digital technology to benefit p…

Technology

 21 Oct-2024 12:50 PM

By:  FirstIndia
New Delhi: India has successfully harnessed the power of digital technology for the benefit of its people, while the United States has missed the opportunity, highlighted Nobel Laureate in Economics and former World Bank Chief Economist, Prof. Paul Romer on Monday.Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2024, Romer highlighted the stark contrast between the two countries in how they have utilized technology to improve the lives of their citizens.Romer emphasized that the United States has “squandered a phenomenal opportunity” in the digital technology space, failing to translate technological advancements into tangible benefits for its people.He said “The opportunities that we were given in the United States with digital technology, we have wasted, squandered a really phenomenal opportunity. And the way to see what we’ve lost is to compare the success in India”.He pointed out a troubling trend in the U.S., where life expectancy, a traditional measure of progress, has not only stagnated but started to decline. Despite the technological revolution in the country, he noted, people in the U.S. are not living as long as they once did, signaling that technology has not been used effectively to enhance the quality of life.”I talk to the Silicon Valley types and say, you know, life expectancy has stopped increasing in the United States. It’s actually falling. And then they say, oh, well, no, we don’t want to use that measure anymore for progress…. And I’m saying, no, if that’s the measure that we picked in the beginning, you’ve got to stick with it. And by that measure, something’s really gone wrong in the United States. People are not living as long as they did before” Prof added.In contrast, Romer praised India for its innovative use of digital technology, particularly through the Aadhaar system.He highlighted how Aadhaar has transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of Indians who previously lacked any formal identification. Before Aadhaar, many people in India had no documents such as birth certificates or driver’s licenses and did not exist in the eyes of the modern state. Aadhaar gave them an official identity, enabling access to numerous services.Prof said “Then you see what Aadhar has done by not just making it easy for people in this room to make digital payments, but taking hundreds of millions of people who have no existence in the formal state”.Romer further emphasized how India has built on the success of Aadhaar with initiatives like direct benefit transfer schemes and access to financial accounts, ensuring that the benefits of technology reach everyone, especially the underserved. This, he said, is an example of a country leveraging technological opportunities for inclusive growth.Prof Romer also assured that India’s life expectancy has not started falling, underscoring that the country’s approach to using digital technology has helped improve the overall quality of life for its citizens. He contrasted this with the U.S., where the lack of such a strategic focus has led to missed opportunities.

  Share on

The Largest Annual Tradeshow in the United States

Technology

by Bob McGlincy

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a cutting-edge technology event that brings next-generation ideas and products to the exhibit floor. It allows industry professionals to see, touch, compare—and sometimes even use—the newest and coolest gadgets. It allows retailers and vendors to make deals and order items six-to-nine months in advance of the holiday buying season. 
CES 2024 was one of the largest tech shows in the world, as well as the largest tradeshow in the States. In January of 2024, it displayed products in over 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space, hosted more than 4,300 exhibiting companies, and attracted over 135,000 attendees—including the most international attendees at this show in its 57-year history. With a record 1,400 new start-ups, and over 300 of the Fortune 500 companies represented, it was the place to see, be seen, and to do business. 
CES attracts massive crowds, showcases cutting-edge technology, and displays breathtaking, museum-quality, brand architecture. But that wasn’t always the case.
The show started in 1967 as a spinoff from the Chicago Music Show. Located in two separate New York City hotels, the first show hosted approximately 100 exhibitors and attracted 17,500 attendees. For the first decade, the show was dominated by the music industry and was unique for the number of international exhibitors and their “booth babes.” Some of the early exhibitors included LG, Motorola, and Phillips. Sony joined the show floor in 1971 when the show relocated to Chicago. It expanded to three hotels in New York, before moving to Chicago in 1971. The show attracted 40,000 attendees in 1972 and by 1977, the show attracted 50,000 attendees and had 700 exhibitors.
A second event, called The Winter Show, opened in Las Vegas in 1978 with a half million net square feet of exhibit space. In 1984, CES attracted over 100,000 attendees at each of their shows, both the summer and winter events. Between 1994 and 1997, CES experimented with shows in six different cities—Chicago, Las Vegas, Mexico City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Dallas — before settling on one show a year. That show was in Las Vegas. In 1997, the show broke the million square foot barrier, and has never looked back.
Some products debuting at those shows in the early years were: VCRs in 1970, Pong in 1975, Atari in 1979, CDs in 1981, Commodore 64 in 1982, Amiga (the first “home computer”) in 1984, and Nintendo in 1985. The John Madden video game appeared in the early ’90s. DVDs premiered in 1996, HDTV in 1998, Xbox in 2001, and Blu-ray discs in 2004. Other items showcased on the exhibit floor over the years included satellite radio, computer tablets, and notebooks. A few automobile brands were present off the show floor as early as the late 1990s, but car technology did not take off at CES until the 21st century. Self-driving cars were present in 2014, with electric vehicles appearing in 2016.
Some of the attractions on the show floor in 2024 were:
A 4K-wireless, transparent TV from LG.
A prototype flying car from Xpeng Aeroht.
A 22-ton autonomous tractor from John Deere.
Robots, hydrogen cars, electric vehicles, healthcare tech wearables.
A super dehumidifier producing 120 gallons of water a day.
Compact solar-powered emergency generators.
A pedal desk capable of charging cell phone and other devices.
Designer glasses that aid the hearing impaired.
Exquisite designs and interactive exhibits from myriad display houses.
Each January, CES showcases present day technology demonstrating future possibilities.  This show is one more example of how and why tradeshows work—they work very well.

Willwork creates labor and technology solutions for experiential marketing applications, including tradeshow exhibits, corporate events, brand activations, and themed retail environments. Bob McGlincy is director, business management.  He can be reached at [email protected]

This story originally appeared in the Q4 2024 issue of Exhibit City News, p. 18. For original layout, visit https://issuu.com/exhibitcitynews/docs/ecn_q4_2024/18.