Theme: THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN INDIGENOUS FABRICS.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Venue: FCT. Exhibition Pavilion, adjacent International Conference Center, Abuja – Nigeria.
Monday 13th May – Arrivals. Registration. Setting up.
Tuesday 14th May – Loom Weaving Competition begins.
•Specialized Exhibition begins.
•Intellectual Property Sensitization Clinic opens.
• Skills Transfer Emporium opens.
• Fabrics & Accessories Sales begins.
Wednesday 15th May : Festival Symposium on The Future of African Fabrics. 
Time: 11:00am.
•Paper 1: Intellectual Property and The Future of African Fabrics.
Presenter: Dr. John Asein, Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commission.
•Paper 2: What Has Nollywood Got To Do With It?
Presenter: Dr. Shaibu Hussain, Executive Director/CEO National Film & Video Censors Board.
Symposium Moderator: Prof. Samaila Dakiyes Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Lafia.
Panelists:
Mr. Imal Silva, CEO Treasure4Life.
Mr. Mike Akpan, Legal Practitioner & IP Consultant Mr, Dotun Osunsanya, Member BOT, NANTAP.
4:PM Adire Contemporary Fashion Competition
Designs are in three categories:
Ceremonial.
Casual.
Corporate.
•Each designer is to showcase one design from each of the three categories on the runway.
•All designs MUST be made with 100% traditional fabrics, No Prints.
•Designers are responsible for their runway interpretations, models, and accessories that best enhance their concept.
Thursday 16th May:
•Recognitions.
• Awards Investiture.
Friday 17th May:
Shopping.
Networking.
Closing.
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