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Events

SDC events showcase the latest research and best practice in coloration. They provide education,
inspiration and networking. SDC events are regional, national and international, with wide ranging topics
and diverse audiences. Many are free to attend, with a strong focus on supporting students and young
professionals. The SDC also jointly organises events and participates in events organised by others,
thereby spreading the SDC’s educational reach and profile.

Hong Kong The highlight in 2017 was SDC HK’s annual seminar and dinner.
SDC HK jointly organised or supported a regular programme The seminar topic was ‘Stepping into the Cleaner Production
of events in 2017. They also delivered several in-house events Age’, attended by around 170 delegates, followed by their hugely
for a multi-national trading company, which were attended in popular annual dinner.
person by employees in Hong Kong and via live video webcast
from offices in China. SDC HK also delivered the SDC’s Colour India
Management programme. SDC EC delivered a regular programme of well attended and well-
respected events and seminars throughout the year, engaging with
hundreds of delegates. The 12th SDC EC International Conference
took place in September and was attended by over 200 delegates
from brands, retailers, industry and educational institutions.

Pakistan
A regular programme of industry events took place on a wide
range of topics.

Sri Lanka
The SDC organised an International Summit on Textile Coloration
in Sri Lanka in March 2017. This was followed, in November,
by a second international conference and the grand final of the
SDC International Design Competition. The events in Sri Lanka
are linked to the SDC’s wider development in the region,
including the promotion of the colour education pathway
and growing membership.

UK
UK highlights for 2017 included the annual Day of Celebration.
In 2017 we welcomed 200 members and guests from around
the world, as well as representatives from kindred bodies and
partner organisations.

The UK regions continued to deliver an excellent programme
of events providing career tips, technical advice and
networking opportunities.
sdc.org.uk Image: SDC event in Sri Lanka