29 June 2026
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Hotel
About SMARTEX
SMARTEX is a specialized event designed to support textile, apparel, and home textile manufacturers in enhancing their global competitiveness. The event is supported by the GTEX MENATEX programme of the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Egypt funded by the governments of Sweden, Switzerland and Spain, as well as the CBI Textiles Project funded by the Government of the Netherlands, in cooperation with the Apparel, Home Textiles, and Textile Export Councils.
Over the past five years of working in Egypt, these programmes have identified a strong need among local manufacturers for digitalization solutions and improved access to finance and green finance. In response to these challenges, SMARTEX event was established.
This edition focuses on two critical pillars:
Digitalization of Manufacturing
Improving manufacturing and management efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in production through digital solutions.
Access to Finance
Connecting manufacturers with financial solutions providers to support growth and digital transformation.
Enabling Green Manufacturing and Sustainable Growth
Why SMARTEX?
Manufacturers today face increasing pressure from international buyers to meet requirements related to:
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Traceability of materials and processes
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Sustainable production practices
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Compliance with international standards and regulations
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Production efficiency
At the same time, access to the right tools and financial solutions remains fragmented.
SMARTEX bridges this gap by creating a practical networking event which facilitates access to relevant solutions, and moves businesses from awareness to action.
Our Approach
Smartex is not a traditional conference.
It practically is designed to:
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Deliver practical, applicable knowledge through workshops
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Enable direct interaction with service providers through b2b meetings
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Support real business decisions and partnerships
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Export Smart by Go Global
Leads the event as an ecosystem facilitator, bringing together exporters, service providers, institutions and development partners to drive real impact to the sector.