The International Textile Summit–360, a grand textile-sector event jointly organised by the Department of Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is set to take place at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore on 29 and 30 January 2026.

M.K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, will inaugurate the summit and address the participants. Udhayanidhi Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and Gandhi, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu, will also participate in the event.

The summit will commence with the inaugural session on 29 January and conclude with the valedictory session on 30 January.

It is shaping up as a comprehensive showcase of Tamil Nadu’s end-to-end textile ecosystem, featuring fashion shows, structured B2B meetings, exhibitions, and conferences on key themes including: Tamil Nadu Textiles & Apparel @2030 – Growth Imperatives & Opportunities; Winning with Global and Domestic Customers; Smart Manufacturing – Automation, Robotics & the Future of Textile Machinery; SPORTECH – Tamil Nadu’s Initiative for Sports Textiles; and Tamil Nadu Gearing Up to Meet Global Goals in Sustainability & Circularity.

The summit will bring together global industry leaders, investors, policymakers, innovators, and technology providers to foster strategic collaborations, technology partnerships, and investment opportunities across the textile and handloom ecosystem.

An exhibition will showcase the complete textile value chain of Tamil Nadu, celebrating the state’s legacy while envisioning its future as a leader in sustainable, technology-driven textile manufacturing.

The event will also provide exclusive networking opportunities and B2B meetings with leading textile industry stakeholders, as well as key representatives from government and industry, making it an ideal platform to connect with the entire textile value chain in Tamil Nadu.

Event highlights include 100 exhibition stalls representing the state’s complete textile value chain, participation of over 1,500 textile delegates, a fashion show showcasing products manufactured in Tamil Nadu, and 300 Reverse Buyer-Seller meetings.

Delegate registration is open at: https://cam.mycii.in/ORNew/Registration.html?EventId=E000072953&PT=1