2024 El Salvador Executive SummitDecember 3 - 6, 2024 I Hilton San SalvadorCloser is Better...The AAPN El Salvador Executive Summit was a sold-out success, bringing together over 100 participants from 70 companies across 12 countries, including manufacturers, suppliers, brands, retailers, service providers, and industry associations. Attendees explored the region's robust capabilities through engaging presentations, factory tours, and discussions, gaining valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations in the textile and apparel industry. CAMTEX’s support, alongside the participation of local and international leaders, elevated the event with seamless logistics, including government engagement, a tour of the new Library and Factory visits. The Summit underscored AAPN’s commitment to fostering collaboration, strengthening hemispheric connections, and driving progress within the industry. Closer is Better... Thank you to our Sponsors
Summit Agenda and Linked PresentationsTUESDAY DECEMBER 3 Retailer Roundtable – by invitation only, summary below Welcome Reception & Buffet Dinner at the Hilton Welcome Remarks by Morena Valdez, Minister of Tourism WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Executive Summit Meeting
Morning Session AAPN Opening Remarks with Lynsey Jones, Executive Director I AAPN and Tony Anzovino, President I AAPN Closer is Better: Regional Overview with Patricia Figueroa, Executive Director I CAMTEX US Election Results & Trade Implications with Nicole Bivens Collinson, President I Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. Ease of Doing Business in El Salvador with Maria Luisa Hayem, Minister of Economy Investment Climate in El Salvador with Federico Apostolo, Director of Investment and Export Promotion I INVEST El Salvador Afternoon Session Insights from the Retailer Roundtable with Tony Anzovino, Director of Product Development & Sourcing I Dillard’s and Lynsey Jones, Executive Director I AAPN The Evolving Global Due Diligence Landscape with Avedis Seferian, President/CEO I Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) El Salvador Supply Chain Panel including:
Nearshoring trends and investment opportunities for Textiles and Apparel in the Northern Triangle with Andres Saldias, Investment Advisor I USAID - Regional Trade and Investment Project Walking Tours of San Salvador Historic District Cocktails & Dinner at the National Library THURSDAY DECEMBER 5 Factory Tours Attendees visited Pettenati, Swisstex, TexOps and Unifi, Lunch sponsored by Unifi
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