ABOUT

The Association of Leather Technologists (ALT) is a committee laid

foundation by the students of leather technology and is being housed at
CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute for the past 20 years.
ALT, after successfully crossing
20 years, is now bouncing onto a
bigger platform by connecting
global leather institutes through
CROSSLINX'23, An International
Leather Conference with a view
of incorporating deeper
knowledge about leather and
leather products among students.
CROSSLINX'23 provides a platform for students to enhance their
technical skills by conducting various events like technical paper
presentations, poster presentations, debates, lectures, oratorical contest.
and workshops. This conference will help students to gain thoughtful
knowledge about leather and leather products. Besides that, this
conference will also help students to come up with flying colours in the
future.
FROM THE DESK
CROSSLINX is an opportunity provider for
students to show case their managerial,
technical, artistic, and other hidden talents.
Even the COVID-19 pandemic did not deter
our students in conducting CROSSLINX.

The highlight of Crosslinx'22 was the conductance of a marathon to

create awareness on GREEN ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
DEVELOPMENT. Our students at the Department of Leather
Technology, true to our motto of doing better today than yesterday,
forever. Keep raising benchmark of CROSSLINX every year. The
current team of the Association of Leather Technologists (ALT) has
taken up the challenge in pushing the boundaries of CROSSLINX'23 to
greater heights, I wish them success in their attempt to go beyond their
target.
Ever since its inception, CSIR-CLRI had the
academic association in the Department of
Leather Technology, AC Tech, Anna
University, which has crossed the milestone
of 75 years in its services of Leather
Education, generating tertiary level
manpower that supported growth
transformation of Indian Leather Sector, At
CSIR-CLRI adequate CARE is provided to create an ambience for the
holistic development of the students. Association Of Leather
Technologists, the student’s association as always has aligned up a series
of technical programmes as a part of CROSSLINX 2023. I wish
CROSSLINX 23 to come out with innovative programmes to enhance and
bring out the latent talent Of the Leather Technology students.
 TECHNICAL
PAPER
PRESENTATION

TECHNICAL GENERAL
POSTER PAPER
PRESENTATION PRESENTATION

EVENTS

GENERAL
PANEL
POSTER
DISCUSSION PRESENTATION

TECHNICAL
QUIZ
 MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP

TECHNICAL TECHNICAL
VIDEO MARKETING
CONTEST WORKSHOP

EVENTS
EVENTS

DESIGNING GENERAL
WORKSHOP VIDEO
CONTEST

WASTE
MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP
 A L MUDALIAR
ORATORICAL
CONTEST

GROUP
SURVIVOR
DISCUSSION

EVENTS
EVENTS

TINT & TONE GRADE & WIN

LOGO
DESIGNING
 MAIN EVENTS AGENDA

S.NO EVENT DATE

Technical Paper
1. 05.05.2023
Presentation
Technical Poster
2. 05.05.2023
Presentation
3. General Paper Presentation 05.05.2023
4. General Poster Presentation 05.05.2023
5. Technical Quiz 05.05.2023
6. Management Workshop 06.05.2023
7. Panel Discussion 06.05.2023

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:

• Last date for registration: 31.03.2023
• Last date for abstract submission: 05.04.2023
• Abstract result announcement: 10.04.2023
• Last date for PPT submission: 25.04.2023
• Abstract should be in PDF format.
• Abstract and final PPT should be mailed at –
leatherconference2023@gmail.com
• Abstract file name should have Name and Mobile number of the
participant.
• Shortlisted participants will be informed via mail or mobile. They
will be given a team code.
• PPT file should be named with the team code.
 GUIDELINES
GENERAL:
➢ Participants must bring their ID card along with them.
➢ Medium of communication is English.
➢ Avoid plagiarism.
➢ The decision of juries will be final.
FOR ONLINE PARTICIPANTS:
➢ The registered participants must have a proper network connection
on the day of the event.
➢ Properly check the video and audio connections before the event
without fail.
➢ Avoid background noise during the event.
➢ The participants must sit in a closed room with proper lightings.
➢ All participants must login 10 minutes prior to the event through the
link which will be mailed.
 TECHNICAL PAPER PRESENTATION
Technical Paper Presentation event aims to showcase the technical
knowledge of young enthusiastic minds in the Leather and leather allied
sector. A best platform to expose their talent through presenting skills.
THEME FOR PRESENTATION:
1. Leather Industry 4.0.
2. Sustainable technologies for leather manufacture.
3. Waste management in leather and leather product sector.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
3 Members per team.
Abstract:
o Should be submitted within the deadline.
o Should not exceed 250 words.
Presentation topic should be same as per the abstract submitted.
Time limit for presentation: 5 + 2(Q&A session) minutes.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
SWETHA B – +91 7904778265
MOTHILAAL S – +91 9360442199
TECHNICAL POSTER PRESENTATION
This event aims at displaying the participant’s knowledge on the global
trinity of the leather sector through pictorial representation. It is the best
platform to expose the participant’s talent through their artistic and
creative skills. The stage will be set to listen to future technologists.
THEME FOR PRESENTATION:
1. Leather Industry 4.0.
2. Sustainable technologies for leather manufacture.
3. Waste management in leather and leather product sector.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
3 Members per team.
Abstract:
o Should be submitted within the deadline.
o Should not exceed 250 words.
Poster topic should be same as per the abstract submitted.
Poster template size: A2 size (59.4 x 42.0 cm).
Time limit for presentation: 3 + 2(Q&A session) minutes.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
ILAKHIYA R – +91 86681 33656
MADHAN M – +91 91505 85499
 GENERAL PAPER PRESENTATION
This event focuses on gathering creative minds together to put forward
their ideas in building up the future through their novel approach.
TOPICS FOR PRESENTATION:
1. Future direction of ergonomics.
2. Artificial intelligence forwarding to robots.
3. Xenotransplantation: current status in preclinical research.
4. Automation in the agricultural sector.
5. Enzymes and their role in industrial development.
6. Environmental sustainability of plastics.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
3 Members per team.
Abstract:
o Should be submitted within the deadline.
o Should not exceed 250 words.
Presentation topic should be same as per the abstract submitted.
Time limit for presentation: 5 + 2(Q&A session) minutes.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
SHRIVARSHINI S – +91 82204 62501
NARESHKUMAR M – +91 95006 88563
 GENERAL POSTER PRESENTATION
Creating a poster is a form of art, with a frame it attracts the people. This
is a contest where diverse thoughts and ideas are converged into a poster.
It aims at improving their creativity, thinking and exposing skills. This
provides a platform for them to express their views in the form of posters.
TOPICS FOR PRESENTATION:
1. Green technology and sustainable development.
2. Health is wealth.
3. E- Commerce.
4. Future classroom.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
3 Members per team.
Abstract:
o Should be submitted within the deadline.
o Should not exceed 250 words.
Poster topic should be same as per the abstract submitted.
Poster template size: A2 size (42.0 x 59.4 cm).
Time limit for presentation: 3 + 2(Q&A session) minutes.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
ABHISHRI M – +91 70100 44290
MOHAMED RISHWAN M – +91 96000 13324
 TECHNICAL QUIZ
Technical Quiz is a brain boosting event to brush up technical knowledge
in the leather domain. It aims at identifying students with quizzing talent
and creating opportunities for them to sharpen their quizzing skills.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
Individual registration.
Registered participants will be split group into teams by the organisers
and will be informed during the event.
The questions will be on leather manufacturing and footwear
technology only.
Mobile phones, smart watches and using any reference materials are
strictly prohibited.
✓ If anyone deceives, respective person will be disqualified.
Event consists of 3 rounds.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
KAVIARASI R – +91 63809 64117
ABISHEK S – +91 75502 65105
 MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
This event focuses on improving the approach of student towards
management. It also seeks proactive solutions to change management
processes. It is targeted to motivate the students to improve their team
work and to develop competencies in a management firm. Every moment
of this workshop gives you an opportunity to network with your peers and
to learn, laugh and to improve your approach towards management.
GUIDELINES FOR THE WORKSHOP:
Online/ On spot registration.
Topic will be given on spot.
Participants should not use online gadgets or any reference
materials.

WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATORS:
MOHAMED RISHWAN M – +91 96000 13324
MADHAN M – +91 91505 85499
 PRE-EVENTS AGENDA
DATE OF REGISTRATION OPEN: 05.03.2023
LATE DATE OF REGISTRATION: 25.03.2023
PRELIMS: 26.03.2023 to 31.03.2023
MODE: OFFLINE
S.NO EVENT DATE
A.L.M oratorical
1. 03.04.2023
contest(school)
A.L.M oratorical
2.
contest(college) 05.04.2023
3. Survivor 06.04.2023
Technical marketing
4. 10.04.2023
workshop
5. Grade and win 13.04.2023
6. Tint and tone 17.04.2023
7. Group discussion 18.04.2023
Waste management
8. 19.04.2023
workshop
9. Designing workshop 24.04.2023
10. Logo designing
11. Technical Video contest 05.04.2023
(Late date of submission)
12. General Video contest
 A.L MUDALIAR ORATORICAL
CONTEST
Dr A.L Mudaliar, the longest serving Vice Chancellor of University of
Madras, Chennai (for 27 years). He initiated the degree program in leather
technology which brought a synergy between researchers and CLRI. As
an honorary respect to Dr. A. L Mudaliar, every year in CLRI, organizes
an Oratorical Contest. It is open to both school and college students.
GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS:
It is an individual participation event.
Students studying from 8th std to 12th std can participate in this
contest.
The oration must be 5 minutes.
The topic will be shared for participants after registration.

GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS:

It is an individual participation event.
The contest is open for all college students.
The topic will be given on spot. 2 minutes preparation time will be
given before oration.
The oration must be within 5 minutes.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
PADMAVATHI M – +91 95665 69407
SIVAKALEESH S – +91 70101 52907
 SURVIVOR
This event consists of a series of events. Which aims at problem solving
skills, critical thinking, time management, memory power and how
attentive you are. Participants have to complete the 1st round to move on
to the next round and it follows.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
It is a team event.
Participants must enroll individually.
Teams will be formed by the organizer.
There will four rounds, will be explained on spot.
Each team has to clear each round to move on to the next round Team,
who clears the final round will be the winner.
Play with honesty.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
SHRIVARSHINI S – +91 82204 62501
RAGHAPRIYA R – +91 87547 29384
 TECHNICAL MARKETING
WORKSHOP
The main objective of the workshop is to generate innovative strategies
for marketing a product or services. This will aid the participants to know,
understand the effective way of using various marketing strategies. It is
about identifying, applying ideas, methods and the way of thinking to
market the products or services.
GUIDELINES FOR THE WORKSHOP:
Online/ On spot registration.
✓ The product or type of services will be given.
✓ The participants will be asked to describe their innovative
strategies for marketing their given product or service.

Each team consists of 3 participants.

Participants should not use online gadgets or any reference material.
Stipulated time will be given for marketing their strategies.

WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATORS:
HEMANATH A – +91 95970 80923
NARESH KUMAR N – +91 95006 88563
 GRADE AND WIN
Grade and win is an event in which leather (finished or semi processed)
will be provided and the participants will grade the leather given to them
with organoleptic properties like touch, feel, vision. Those who grade high
number of leathers correctly will be consider as winner.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
It is an individual event.
Participants should grade the provided material (Raw or Wet blue).
The time limit for grading is 2 minutes per leather.
Grading can be based on general grading techniques known by the
participants.
No electronic gadgets will be allowed.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
RAJAGANESH M – +91 89250 90246

ABHISHRI M – +91 70100 44290

 TINT AND TONE
The event analysis your knowledge of leather finishing and colour
matching. Participants should observe the swatch and identify the type of
finish and replicate the same in a crust leather with the finishing chemicals
provided to them.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
It is a team event.
Team will be formed by the organizers.
Crust leather and finishing chemicals will be provided.
Participants should identify the finishing done in the swatch and carry
out finishing accordingly to match the swatch.
Will be rewarded based on the accuracy of visual matching with the
swatch provided.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
ILAKHIYA R – +91 86681 33656
MURALI R K – +91 73580 97230
 GROUP DICUSSION
Group Discussion is an activity where participants are asked to discuss
their opinion or thoughts on the given topic. This event assesses the
overall clarity of content and the way of communication of an individual
in a group.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
Participants must enroll individually.
Team will be formed by the organizers.
Topics will be given on spot.
Preparation time 2 minutes will be provided.
Avoid blame, speculation, and inflammatory language.
Personal information that comes up in the conversation should be
kept confidential.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
SWETHA B – +91 79047 78265
NARESH KUMAR N – +91 95006 88563
 WASTE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
This workshop focuses on utilizing the waste generated from the leather
Industry. This recovery and utilization of these wastes will facilitate and
give the idea for industries to sustain and improve their standing in the
environment. This will pay the way for advanced technologies and
innovative strategies for the waste recovery generated from the industrial
waste.
GUIDELINES FOR THE WORKSHOP:
Online/ On spot registration.
The type of waste generated by the leather industry will be given.
For example, the topic is trimming waste, we can use those waste in
accessories as an additional piece and also for creating new
Accessories.
Each team consists of 3 participants.
Participants should not use online gadgets or any reference material.

WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATORS:
RAGHAPRIYA R – +91 87547 29384
SANGEETHA V – +91 90259 91130
 DESIGNING WORKSHOP
The objective of the workshop is to generate innovative strategies for
designing products. This will lead participants to know, understand and
implement the effective ways for designing products. It is about
identifying, applying ideas, methods, strategies and way of thinking to
design the products.
GUIDELINES FOR THE WORKSHOP:
Online registration/ On spot registration.
The materials required for designing a product will be given.
The participants will be asked to think innovatively and transform
that into a creative product.
Each team consists of 3 participants.
Participants should not use online gadgets or any reference
Materials.
Participants must finish their product within the stipulated time.

WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATORS:
ILAKHIYA R – +91 86681 33656
MURALI R K – +91 73580 97230
 LOGO DESIGNING
This event focuses on creating a logo on the theme" Global Trinity in
Leather". Participants can express their creative thoughts through this
logo. The winning logo will be taken up as the official logo of
CROSSLINX’23.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:
It is an Individual Event.
The logo must represent the Title CROSSSLINX’23 and tagline.
Logo and tagline must be relevant to the symposium.
The logo must be able to stand alone with text or incorporate the title
“Crosslinx’23”.
The logo design should be in PNG format.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
HARIS S – +91 74184 02829
PRABU K B – +91 93611 52551
 TECHNICAL VIDEO CONTEST
This event portrays the skills of editing and creating a video. Be
thoughtful and showcase your ideas on the topic.

TOPIC FOR THE VIDEO CONTEST:

Evolution of leather and leather allied products.

GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:

Maximum 3 participants per team.
The time limit for the video should not exceed more than 10 minutes.
The video should be submitted on or before the deadline.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
MURALI R K – +91 73580 97230
DEVADHARSHINI S – +91 75400 51302
 GENERAL VIDEO CONTEST
This event portrays the skills of editing and creating a video. Be
thoughtful and showcase your ideas on the topic.

TOPIC FOR THE VIDEO CONTEST:

College life reality vs expectation.

GUIDELINES FOR THE EVENT:

Maximum 3 participants per team.
The time limit for the video should not exceed more than 10 minutes.
The video should be submitted on or before the deadline.

EVENT CO-ORDINATORS:
HARIHARASUDHAN S – +91 96298 39545
SAKTHI SANTHIYA A – +91 94896 22805
FOR REGISTRATION AND UPDATES VISIT:
www.reach-alt.org

FOR QUERIES CONTACT:

RAGHAPRIYA R – +91 87547 29384

(TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATOR)

SHRIVARSHINI S – +91 82204 62501

(EXECUTIVE MEMBER)

MOTHILAAL S – +91 93604 42199

(EXECUTIVE MEMBER)