Apparel and clothing are the largest category of goods exported under the Qualifying Industrial Zone (QIZ) program, comprising over 90 percent of all QIZ exports and 24% of Egypt's total exports (excluding oil). Despite all the success of the industry under the QIZ program, export growth of garments to the US is leveling off; largely due to the challenges surrounding labor productivity in this vital sector. The workshop focused on the findings of a group of eminent experts who studied a sample of textile factories in the Egyptian QIZs. The experts identified key problems and presented their solutions to improve labor productivity.

The graduation ceremony aimed to acquaint the business community with the International Trade Marketing certificate. The certification program which is organized by AmCham/TRAC, introduces young graduates to the international trading system and qualifying them for a career in trade. The event aimed to provide an opportunity for matchmaking; through which the new graduates will explain the unique skill set that they acquired through their enrollment in the program.