Wednesday 04 Nov

08:00-08:20 OFFICIAL WELCOME

08:20-9:00 PANEL DISCUSSION
The Future of Natural Fibres (Mohair & Wool):
The UN delared 2009 the International year of the natural fibre: what are the opportunities and the pitfalls that the natural fibre industries need to be aware of? Is global warming a blessing or curse on our natural fibre industries? How would trade agreements and policies assist the future of natural fibres? How should mohair and wool industries position themselves?
9:00-10:00 Official launch of new mohair lifestyle range by Joseph Greeff
10:30-11:15 * TEA
11:15-12:30 PANEL DISCUSSION
Going Green (Mohair & Wool):
The buzz word in fashion, retail and conservation, but what does this mean to our natural fibre industries? What are sustainable mohair industry guidelines? Would special labeling/certification add value to the Mohair and wool industries? Is green "dipping" an option? How could brokers and processors become green if at all?
12:30-14:00 * LUNCH
14:00-15:00 PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT PAPER:

We are privileged that local government has contributed so generously by providing the finances to make the international Mohair summit a reality. What incentives can government offer to attract foreign investment which would encourage them to grab the opportunity and become a part of this world leading, yet niche market? What can the Mohair industry offer in return?
15:00-15:30 * TEA
15:30-16:15 MATCH MAKING MEETINGS

16:15-16:30 Day One Wrap Up

Thursday 05 Nov

08:30-09:00 * COFFEE
09:00-10:30 GLOBAL MOHAIR OUTLOOK:
How do we secure a future for the Mohair Fibre and are quantities becoming a concern? Does tapping into trend forecasting help? What are the risks that we face? Can consumer needs and behaviors be controlled so that we can create a pull effect?
10:30-11:15 * TEA
11:15-12:30 NEW TRENDS AND APPLICATIONS FOR NATURAL FIBRES:
What new innovations are there to take the manufactured natural fibre products forward? What are the new marketing strategies needed to take this forward? In what market sectors do we need new products?
12:30-14:00 * LUNCH
14:00-15.00 GLOBAL WOOL OUTLOOK

15:00-15.30 * TEA
15:30-17:00 MARKETING, PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE MOHAIR BRAND GLOBALLY GOING FORWARD:
Do we need to do this? If so, how do we do this and who is responsible? Does each country do their own marketing or do we need a combined effort?

17:00 Announcement of 2011 International Mohair Summit.

until the start of the International Mohair Summit

Promotional Video

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12 January 2009

Karoo Entrepreneurs Wanted

Businesses and entrepreneurs in the Karoo will cash in on unprecedented opportunities presented by the International Mohair Summit and Festival in November this year, but need to register as suppliers to the landmark event.

22 October 2008

A third of the expo sold out! Conference topic available.

34% of available exhibition space at the International Mohair Summit has already been taken, with the Summit just over a year away.

09 January 2009

Ikwezi Mayor says summit will provide opportunities

Ikwezi Municipality Mayor Sizwe Mngwevu said while it was probable that Mohair worn on the streets of Paris or Zurich, was grown in the region, the local community who produced it, was not fully benefiting.

17 September 2008

Premier's Message

The 6.3 million people of our beautiful province warmly welcome you to be a part of this dynamic trade opportunity and to experience the unforgettable beauty