Meet&CoNEW YORK — Industry experts from Taiwan, El Salvador, Vietnam, India, and Uzbekistan will bring an international perspective to Messe Frankfurt’s co-located trade fairs next week at the Javits Center in New York City.
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Part of the show’s educational programming, Exhibitor Pitch powered by Texpertise will run live from July 23–25 during Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC, and Home Textiles Sourcing.
Held on the show floor across all three days, these fast-paced sessions are designed for buyers, designers, and sourcing professionals looking to quickly discover new partners and innovative solutions. All sessions are open to registered attendees—no RSVP required.
Alongside country-specific overviews, the series will cover topics like circular design, color matching, and other pressing issues in the textile and apparel industries.
A featured highlight of the week is the “Pop, Fizz & Chat: Happy Hour with Texpertise’s Claudia Franz” on Tuesday, July 23 at 4 p.m. The networking event includes prosecco and popcorn, along with insights from Claudia Franz, Messe Frankfurt’s director of brand management for interior and contract textiles, apparel fabrics, and fashion.
“In today’s fast-moving market, buyers and brands need more than just suppliers — they need partners who offer trust, transparency, and forward thinking,” said Franz. “The Texpertise Network helps guide that journey, and I’m excited to toast our NYC community while sharing how our global shows are rising to the challenge.”
