South Africa, June 12 -- Textile experts from the continent and beyond will gather to discuss how African textile and fashion systems can create economic, cultural and social value.

This year's event takes place amid the continent's growing pressure from climate change, cheap imports, shifting global supply chains and the decline of local manufacturing.

Twyg's annual event aims to flesh out how these challenges also present opportunities to reimagine how textiles are grown, made, traded and valued on the continent.

"Conversations about the future of fashion are often shaped elsewhere," says Jackie May, co-founder of Africa Textile Talks and editor of Twyg.

"Africa Textile Talks creates space for African designers, policy makers, manuf...