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Asia International Conference on Leather Science and Technology (AICLST)<\/strong><\/h4>

The Asia International Conference on Leather Science and Technology (AICLST)<\/strong> is one of the most prestigious and scientifically significant regional conferences in the leather industry. It is held biennially under the patronage of the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS)<\/strong> and hosted by leading leather organizations across Asia and the Pacific.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd39 Background and Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>

Founded in 1992<\/strong> in Chengdu, China<\/strong>, the AICLST was envisioned as a regional scientific forum to strengthen cooperation among Asian nations in the fields of leather science, chemistry, engineering, and sustainability. As Asia increasingly emerged as a hub for leather manufacturing, the need for a localized, high-level scientific platform became clear.<\/p>

\ud83c\udfaf Key Objectives of AICLST<\/strong><\/h2>
  • Promote scientific and technological collaboration<\/strong> among Asian leather-producing countries.<\/li>
  • Encourage sustainable practices<\/strong> and clean technology in leather manufacturing.<\/li>
  • Provide a platform for R&D exchange<\/strong>, particularly focusing on the needs of developing countries.<\/li>
  • Facilitate interaction between industry leaders, researchers, policy-makers, and academia<\/strong>.<\/li>
  • Strengthen Asia\u2019s contribution to global leather science and innovations.<\/li><\/ul>

    \ud83d\udccd Host Countries and Past Editions<\/strong><\/h2>

    Over the years, AICLST has been hosted in several countries, each edition reflecting the dynamic evolution of leather science in the region.<\/p>

    Edition<\/p><\/td>

    Year<\/p><\/td>

    Location<\/p><\/td>

    Host Organizations<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    1st<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    1992<\/p><\/td>

    Chengdu, China<\/p><\/td>

    China Leather Industry Association<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    8th<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    2010<\/p><\/td>

    Kolkata, India<\/p><\/td>

    ILTA, CLRI, CLE, GCELT<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    9th<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Mid-2000s<\/p><\/td>

    Taiwan<\/p><\/td>

    Taiwan Leather Industry Association (TILA), IULTCS<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    11th<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    2018<\/p><\/td>

    Xi\u2019an, China<\/p><\/td>

    China Leather Industry Association, Shaanxi University<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    12th<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    2022<\/p><\/td>

    Queenstown, New Zealand<\/p><\/td>

    Leather and Footwear Research Association of New Zealand<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

    8th AICLST \u2013 Kolkata, India (12\u201314 November 2010)<\/strong><\/h1>

    The 8th Asia International Conference on Leather Science and Technology<\/strong> was a major scientific milestone for India and the region. It was organized during the Silver Jubilee Year of the Indian Leather Technologists\u2019 Association (ILTA)<\/strong> and marked a new chapter in India\u2019s leadership in leather research and development.<\/p>

    \ud83d\udc65 Organizers and Collaborators<\/strong><\/h2>

    The conference was:<\/p>

    • Jointly organized by<\/strong>:
      • Indian Leather Technologists\u2019 Association (ILTA)<\/strong><\/li>
      • Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
      • Technically assisted by<\/strong>:
        • Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology (GCELT), Kolkata<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
        • In active association with<\/strong>:
          • Council for Leather Exports (CLE)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

            \ud83c\udfe8 Venue<\/h2>

            Hotel The Stadel<\/strong>, Salt Lake Stadium Complex, Kolkata<\/p>

            \ud83d\udccc Theme of the Conference<\/strong><\/h2>

            \u201cLeather 2020: Challenges & Opportunities\u201d<\/strong>
            The conference addressed a forward-looking roadmap for the global leather industry, focusing on technological modernization, sustainable chemistry, emerging product domains, and strategic policy alignment for the decade ahead.<\/p>

            \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Conference Schedule & Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>

            \ud83d\udccd 11th November 2010<\/strong><\/h3>
            • IUE Commission Meeting<\/strong> held at GCELT, Kolkata.<\/li><\/ul>

              \ud83d\udccd 12th November 2010 \u2013 Day 1<\/strong><\/h3>
              • Registration opened at 8:00 AM<\/strong>, welcoming more than 250 delegates<\/strong>, including 41 international participants<\/strong> from:
                • Taiwan, China, Switzerland, Italy, UK, USA, Spain<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                • Registration kits included<\/strong>:
                  • AICLST Conference Proceedings<\/li>
                  • November 2010 issue of JILTA<\/em><\/li>
                  • Synopsis of \u201cTreatise on Fatliquors and Fatliquoring of Leather\u201d by Samir Dasgupta<\/strong><\/li>
                  • Full conference programme<\/li>
                  • Writing materials<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

                    \ud83d\udd37 Inaugural Session<\/h4>
                    • Inaugurated by<\/strong>: Dr. K. Bhattacharya, Director, Indian Association for Cultivation of Science<\/li>
                    • Welcome address<\/strong>: Mr. Arnab Jha, President, ILTA<\/li>
                    • Guest Addresses<\/strong>:
                      • Dr. A. B. Mandal, Director, CLRI<\/li>
                      • Bi Shi, President, IULTCS<\/li>
                      • S. Rajamani, Chairman, IUE Commission<\/li>
                      • Ali Ahmed Khan, Executive Director, CLE<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                      • Vote of thanks<\/strong>: Mr. Susanta Mallick, General Secretary, ILTA<\/li><\/ul>

                        Two major publications were released:<\/p>

                        • AICLST Proceedings (2010) \u2013 by Bi Shi<\/strong><\/li>
                        • Book Synopsis \u2013 \u201cTreatise on Fatliquors\u201d<\/em> \u2013 by Ali Ahmed Khan<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>

                          \ud83d\udd39 Plenary & Technical Sessions<\/strong><\/h4>

                          Date<\/p><\/td>

                          Session<\/p><\/td>

                          Topic<\/p><\/td>

                          Chaired by<\/p><\/td>

                          No. of Presentations<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          12 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Plenary I<\/p><\/td>

                          Leather Research \u2013 Role of CLRI<\/p><\/td>

                          Prof. Dr. A. B. Mandal<\/p><\/td>

                          \u2013<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          12 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Plenary II<\/p><\/td>

                          Leather Industry \u2013 March to 2020<\/p><\/td>

                          Dr. Ali Ahmed Khan<\/p><\/td>

                          \u2013<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          12 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Technical I<\/p><\/td>

                          Process Technologies: Opportunities<\/p><\/td>

                          Dr. Elton Hurlow & Mr. Arnab Jha<\/p><\/td>

                          7<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          12 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Technical II<\/p><\/td>

                          Chemicals: Challenges & Opportunities<\/p><\/td>

                          Dr. Campbell Page & Dr. A. B. Mandal<\/p><\/td>

                          8<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          13 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Plenary<\/p><\/td>

                          Seen Beyond the Horizon: A Challenge<\/p><\/td>

                          Dr. T. Ramasami<\/p><\/td>

                          \u2013<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          13 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Technical III<\/p><\/td>

                          Collagen Stabilization: New Leads<\/p><\/td>

                          Dr. T. Ramasami & Dr. T. Amos<\/p><\/td>

                          8<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          13 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Technical IV<\/p><\/td>

                          Environmental Challenges: New Developments<\/p><\/td>

                          Dr. Bi Shi & Mr. S. Ravi Kumar<\/p><\/td>

                          8<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          13 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Technical V<\/p><\/td>

                          Leather Products: New Avenues<\/p><\/td>

                          Dr. S. Rajamani & Mr. Ivan Kral<\/p><\/td>

                          6<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

                          14 Nov<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

                          Technical VI<\/p><\/td>

                          Human Resources & Management<\/p><\/td>

                          Mr. Li Yu Zhong & Dr. Buddhadeb Chattopadhyay<\/p><\/td>

                          5<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

                          A total of 80 poster presentations<\/strong> were displayed.<\/p>

                          \ud83c\udfad Evening Cultural Programme<\/h4>
                          • \u201cDrums of India\u201d<\/em> by Bickram Ghosh<\/strong> and troupe<\/li>
                          • Musical performance by DOHAR<\/strong><\/li>
                          • Followed by grand outdoor dinner at The Stadel Lawn<\/li><\/ul>

                            \ud83d\udccd 13th November 2010 \u2013 Day 2<\/strong><\/h3>

                            \ud83d\udd37 Plenary Session<\/h4>
                            • \u201cSeen Beyond the Horizon: A Challenge\u201d<\/em> by T. Ramasami<\/strong>, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India<\/li><\/ul>

                              \ud83d\udd37 Technical Sessions<\/h4>
                              • Technical Session III<\/strong> \u2013 Collagen Stabilization: New Leads<\/em>
                                Chaired by Dr. T. Ramasami & Dr. T. Amos (Managing Director, Stahl India)
                                \u2192 8 presentations<\/li>
                              • Technical Session IV<\/strong> \u2013 Environmental Challenges: New Developments<\/em>
                                Chaired by Dr. Bi Shi & Mr. S. Ravi Kumar (Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.)
                                \u2192 8 presentations<\/li>
                              • Technical Session V<\/strong> \u2013 Leather Products: New Avenues<\/em>
                                Chaired by Dr. S. Rajamani & Mr. Ivan Kral (UNIDO)
                                \u2192 6 presentations<\/li><\/ul>

                                \ud83c\udf0a Evening Dinner<\/h4>

                                Exclusive dinner for foreign delegates on a floating restaurant on the Ganges \u2014 hosted by sponsors.<\/p>

                                \ud83d\udccd 14th November 2010 \u2013 Day 3<\/strong><\/h3>

                                \ud83d\udd37 Technical Session VI<\/h4>
                                • Human Resources and Management Opportunities<\/em>
                                  Chaired by Mr. Li Yu Zhong (Vice Chairman, CLIA) and Dr. Buddhadeb Chattopadhyay (Principal, GCELT)
                                  \u2192 5 presentations<\/li><\/ul>

                                  \ud83d\udd37 Poster Pre\u00a0 sentations<\/h4>
                                  • 80 posters<\/strong> exhibited during the conference across multiple themes.<\/li><\/ul>

                                    \ud83c\udfc5 Awards Presented<\/strong><\/h2>
                                    • Best Overall Presentation<\/strong>: Miss Wenhua Zhang<\/li>
                                    • Best Poster Presentation<\/strong>: Miss A. Gomathi<\/li>
                                    • Best Young Scientist<\/strong>: Mr. R. Boopathy<\/li><\/ul>

                                      \ud83e\udde9 Executive Session & Site Visits<\/strong><\/h2>
                                      • IULTCS Executive Committee Meeting<\/strong> held on 14th November at ILTA Office<\/li>
                                      • Post-conference Industry Visit<\/strong>:
                                        • Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP)<\/strong><\/li>
                                        • Freya Design Studio<\/strong><\/li>
                                        • Select tanneries at Kolkata Leather Complex, Bantala<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

                                          \ud83d\udcac Conference Outcomes & Acknowledgements<\/strong><\/h2>

                                          The 8th AICLST successfully fulfilled its mission of connecting industry professionals, researchers, and global experts to shape the future of leather science. Based on feedback received, the event was highly appreciated for:<\/p>

                                          • Excellent technical content<\/li>
                                          • Seamless hospitality<\/li>
                                          • Robust organization<\/li>
                                          • Rich cultural experience<\/li><\/ul>

                                            \ud83d\ude4f ILTA extends its heartfelt gratitude to<\/strong>:<\/h3>
                                            • All Sponsors and Advertisers<\/li>
                                            • Eminent Speakers and Session Chairs<\/li>
                                            • Poster Presenters<\/li>
                                            • Delegates and Collaborators<\/li><\/ul>

                                              This historic event stands as a proud milestone in ILTA\u2019s Diamond Jubilee journey and India’s growing prominence in global leather science.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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