The world’s largest fiber innovation congress – Dornbirn-GFC – will dedicate this year’s event to Fiber Innovations, Circularity, Energy and Emerging Tech. The European show, held in Dornbirn, Austria, kicks off September 11-13, and this marks the 63rd event, dedicated to the fiber industry.
The fiber conference is poised to be a groundbreaking event that will bring together experts, innovators, and stakeholders from the global fiber industry. As the premier conference in the field, it aims to foster collaboration, share insights, and explore the latest advancements shaping the future of fibers and textiles.
One of the key highlights of the conference will be the lineup of esteemed speakers and panelists who will delve into a wide range of topics. From sustainable fiber production to cutting-edge textile technologies, attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions and deep dives into industry trends that are driving innovation and sustainability. More than 125 international speakers from industry and research will present their latest papers.
In addition, Dornbirn-GFC will offer young companies a stage for the fourth time as part of the 4th Innovation Days. In the exhibition area, visitors will find 25 important companies from the fiber industry. The presentation of the Young Scientist Award by Lenzing AG and the Paul Schlack Award in cooperation with CIRFS are planned and will provide insights into the research topics of the next generation.
Event Focus
Fiber innovations is the core focus, including all applications like apparel, home, automotive, technical textiles etc. Nonwoven applications alone show very high innovative potential and will be part of this group. Natural fibers like cotton, wool and others will enrich the wholistic approach in the fibers space. Raw materials for the manmade fiber production like Pulp and upstream materials for synthetic fibers will extend this core pillar.
Circular Solutions & Recycling & Sustainability. Due to rising awareness of the climate change and the implementation of the “Green Deal”, “Sustainable Development Goals,” “ESG” and others, this pillar became enormously relevant over the years including:
- Sustainability in general for textiles and nonwovens
- New and upcoming sorting- and separation technologies
- Mechanical recycling and chemical recycling
Energy Solutions: As energy is becoming significantly important for the whole value chain in terms of costs and sustainability, there will be a strong focus on energy innovations at the next congress.
Emerging Tech: Topics around Digitalization, AI, Transparency and Traceability will get high influence in the value chain and thus open up new approaches in innovation.
