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Creative Industry Dialogue

ECMN (Europe China MICE Network)

With the theme: Future Sustainable Living, Circular Design, Local Innovation, and Global Supply Chain Synergy

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Dear Guests,We are delighted that you are joining us, alongside many other leaders and experts, to the Creative Industry Dialogue, taking place on October 23rd at the Crowne Plaza in Antwerp. Across the Benelux, creativity is driving new frontiers in architecture, interior design, and material/textile innovation. As global supply chains and markets rapidly evolve, new opportunities are emerging to connect Europe and Asia, particularly China, through design, production, and shared sustainability goals. In this dynamic context, China and Europe are working toward a more resilient and mutually supportive ecosystem. This Dialogue aims to foster collaboration across the entire creative value chain. By bringing together voices from design, architecture, product innovation, and materials research, we hope to bridge creative vision with real-world design implementation. We believe that knowledge exchange, co-creation, and strategic partnerships are essential to scaling sustainable living, both in the short term and for generations to come. The day begins with an inspiring briefing on current trends in design and sustainability. This is followed by the Global Link &amp; Match, a unique opportunity to explore new markets and value chain collaborations. Thereafter, the Future Design Table invites participants to envision what sustainable living could look like in 2035. These ideas will be captured and shared on a Vision Wall. We close the day with networking and a hands-on session on international business communication, turning ideas into actionable partnerships. We look forward to meaningful conversations, bold ideas, and lasting impact.

Agenda

Reception

Opening Perspective: What does Sustainable Living mean &  Why Exhibitions Matter

Welcome & Status Update

Explore how the new EPR framework in Europe can inspire design innovation, circular materials, and collaboration between producers and procurement channels (Import & Export, Regional distribution for B2C and B2B Markets)

SESSION 1 | Trend Briefing in textile and furniture making aspect in material 

SESSION 1 | Analysis of fabric, furniture and interior design trends

From Idea to Market: Leveraging the CIFF Platform to Strengthen Your
Architecture and Interior Projects International Collaboration with project developers in sectors such as hospitality, high-end residential, and commercial projects. Changes in the global supply chain system, particularly from non-EU markets, with China as one of the key examples (Manufacturing, Material, Sustainability Upgrades, Design Collaboration)

SESSION 2 | Global Link & Match

Cross-disciplinary (interior design) explore: What will sustainable living look like in 2035?; Sustainability in Practice: Pitfalls, Lessons, and Solutions

SESSION 3 | Future Design Table

Sharing on International supply chain collaboration in raw material sourcing, production, and secondary processing.

SESSION 4 | Results Showcase

Closing Reflection & Next Steps

Networking

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