Inorganisa ng Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) ang pagsasagawa ng isang event na pinamagatang Tela Vision 2020 “Towards AmBisyon Natin 2040” na kung saan ito ay ginanap nitong nakaraang Enero 30, 2020 sa Citadines Bay City Manila. Ito ay may temang, “Harnessing Philippine Tropical Fabrics in Co-creating the Future of the Philippine Textile Industry”. TELA Vision 2020 aims to gather various textile stakeholders, in particular, Philippine tropical fabrics or PTF enthusiasts to discuss the state of PTF, which includes Silk, and formulate strategies to push it forward. The Silk Summit 2020 along with TELA Talks Industry formed breakout sessions as part of the culminating activity of the celebration of Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Month, which is being celebrated every January.
Naging panauhin pandangal sa nasabing pagtitipon si Senador Nancy Binay, na kung saan ito ay nakasuot ng tradisyunal textile na kasuotan, at sa kanyang mensahe narito po ang kanyang sinabi..
Pinangunahan ni DOST-PTRI Director Celia B. Elumba ang pagdiriwang ng nasabing okasyon kasama sina: DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, , Assistant Secretary for Finance Ms. Maridon O. Sahagun, (DOST-TAPI) Technology Application and Promotion Institute Director Engr. Edgar I. Garcia, DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) Director Richard P. Burgos, DOST-MIMAROPA Regional Director Dr. Ma. Josefina P. Abilay, DOST – CAR Regional Director Dr. Nancy A. Bantog, DOST CALABARZON Regional Director Dr. Alexander R. Madrigal, Provincial S&T Directors ng Regions CAR at 10, at DOST Brand Ambassador Mr. Chris Tiu.
Nagpakita rin ng kanilang suporta ang Presidente ng Kalinga State University, Apayao State College, Abra State Institute of Science and Technology, Aklan State University, at ang Presidente ng Ramon Magsaysay State University. kasama rin sina Bukidnon PSTD Virgilio Fuertes, CDO PSTD Juvelyn Ruiz, Kalinga PSTD Debbie Glynn Manangkil, Ifugao PSTD Genna Jallorina, at Apayao PSTD Jasmin Danool.
Dumalo rin si Ms. Jeannie Javelosa, ng GREAT Women-Philippines, isang project partner ng DOST sa Iloilo.
