Embassy of Finland to organise "Textiles Reimagined — Roadshow on Circular Value Chains" on 23 April in Ahmedabad

The Embassy of Finland in New Delhi, in partnership with The International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) and Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, is set to host “Textiles Reimagined — Roadshow on Circular Value Chains” on 23 April 2026 in Ahmedabad. This is an official World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) side event, and continues the Embassy's WCEF roadshow that has previously stopped Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

The half-day roadshow will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, recyclers, technology providers and financiers to accelerate circular solutions across the textile value chain in India. The target audience of the event are industry leaders, policymakers, recyclers, technology providers, financiers from the Indian textile and other industries and Finnish industries dealing with circular economy.

Participation in the event is in person and by invitation only. 

Date and time: 23.4.2026 at 10.00-14.00 IST
Venue: Hotel Four Points Sheraton

Preliminary program:
10:00-10:30
Registration, Welcome Tea & Exhibition Viewing

10:30-10:35
Opening Remarks, ICCE

10:35-1040
WCEF2026, Mika Sulkinoja

10:40-10:50
Keynote Speaker, GPCB representative (TBC)
Gujarat’s role in Sustainable and Circular Practices in India

10:50-11:00
Keynote Speaker, GIDC Representative (TBC)

Circular Practices in industries in Gujarat

11:00-11:10
Keynote Address on Finland–India cooperation on circular economy and the road to WCEF2026
Representative of the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi

11:10-12:15
Panel: Design & Standards for Circular Textiles
Speakers: Arvind Ind., Lindstrom, Moderator- ICCE

12:15:12:30
Special Address: Design & Standards for Circular Textiles, GCPC representative (TBC)
Focus: Policies in Gujarat for promoting Circular and Sustainable Fashion

12:30-13:30
Curated B2B Matchmaking
Interaction between Indian and Finnish companies
Partnership Opportunities

13:30-14:00
Networking Lunch

More information: Antti Herlevi, Counselor, Embassy of Finland in New Delhi, [email protected]i