ISCC 2026 Chennai: India invites silk world

India used the 7th Philippine Silk Summit to invite the global silk sector to ISCC 2026, the 27th International Sericultural Commission Congress, to be held in Chennai from 23 to 27 November 2026, the Ministry of Textiles said through PIB on 23 October.

ISCC 2026: Central Silk Board Member Secretary P. Sivakumar at the 7th Philippine Silk Summit 2026 in Baguio City — Central Silk Board Member Secretary P. Sivakumar at the 7th Philippine Silk Summit 2026 in Baguio City Photo: PIB (Government of India, free to use with credit).

ISCC 2026 invitation at the summit

P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary of the Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General of the International Sericultural Commission, invited researchers, delegates and other stakeholders at the forum to take part in the Chennai congress. He encouraged the international sericulture community to use ISCC 2026 to exchange ideas, share scientific knowledge and research outcomes, and strengthen collaboration across the silk value chain. He stressed the importance of bringing together researchers, industry, farmers and weavers to explore innovations, share best practices and support sustainable development of the global silk industry. As a plenary speaker, he gave a talk on “Shaping the Future of the Global Silk Industry”.

Key Facts

ISCC 2026: 23 to 27 November 2026, Chennai
Edition: 27th International Sericultural Commission Congress
Philippine Silk Summit: 7th edition, 21 to 22 Oct, Baguio City
Organiser: DOST-PTRI, Philippines
Indian delegate: P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary, Central Silk Board

Philippine Silk Summit and sericulture schemes

The summit was held on 21 and 22 October 2026 in Baguio City and organised by the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI), under the theme “Championing the SEDA Pilipinas Innovation Ecosystem”. Mr Sivakumar attended the inaugural session and events linked to the KatHABI ASEAN Silk Expo, the SEDA Pilipinas Consortium Meeting and the Silk Farmers and Weavers’ Forum. He outlined Ministry of Textiles schemes to empower the silk community, raise stakeholder awareness and strengthen the sericulture value chain. He also shared plans for the development and value addition of diverse textile fibres, stressing research, technology and sustainable practices. Plenary sessions on ‘Global Silk Connection’ and ‘Advancing Cross-Sector Partnerships’ gave a platform for talks on international cooperation and innovation across the silk sector, PIB said.

Central Silk Board talks on India-Philippines trade

On 23 October, Mr Sivakumar met fibre and textile industry stakeholders at DOST-PTRI in Bicutan, Taguig City, to explore trade partnerships and commercial ties between India and the Philippines, PIB said. The programme included meetings with the Ambassador of India, representatives of I-WE and garment importers associated with FICCI-Phil. Discussions involved the founders of AbacaTek, the CEO of CKDiaz Worldwide Enterprise and DOST-PTRI officials. He also held sideline meetings with Dr Anthony C. Sales, Regional Director of DOST Region XI, and Dr Carlos C. Tomboc, former Director of DOST-PTRI. The ministry said the engagements helped identify areas for trade and investment and strengthen industry links. PIB said India has a well-established sericulture ecosystem backed by the Central Silk Board’s network of research and training institutes.

Why It Matters: Hosting the world sericulture congress gives India a platform to showcase its silk sector and attract research and trade partners.

Source: PIB, Ministry of Textiles, 23 Oct 2026 · Central Silk Board · Ministry of Textiles