More than 50 speakers from Bangladesh and other countries will be sharing their expert opinions in five panel discussions during the forum, as announced by the organisers during a media briefing on Monday. The Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, will be hosting the forum. The panel discussions will focus on critical issues in the country's apparel industry including human rights, transparency, water usage, purchasing practices, and climate change. Founder and CEO of BAE, Mostafiz Uddin, stated that sustainability is not a choice but a necessity for the Bangladesh apparel industry, and the forum aims to accelerate the momentum towards sustainability and foster discussions on this topic. BGMEA President Rubana Huq highlighted the importance of sustainable labor practices and industry environment. The Netherlands Ambassador in Bangladesh, Harry Verweij, attended the briefing as the embassy is the main sponsor of the forum, in partnership with H&M. Better Work Bangladesh and C&A Foundation are also collaborating with the event organizers.