61st Dornbirn GFC Congress to take place live from September 14

14 Jun '22

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The 61^st anniversary of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will take place live from Austria during September 14-16. The congress is expecting a high number of participants from across the world. This will foster the global exchange of ideas and innovations in the fibre industry and along the value chain of textiles and nonwovens and well into the packaging industry.

Board members of Lenzing and Indorama, the biggest global players from the fibre industry, the CEO of Paboco, the most innovative company in the packaging industry and a professor from Oxford University will open the congress. Further, top companies from the digital sector like Servicenow and PwC will show how support will create a sustainable future for the industry.

Speakers will talk on key topics like innovation, sustainability and circular economy and the final panel discussion “CEO Panel” with leaders. 93 expert lectures from industry, universities and research institutes will host lectures on latest innovations.

At the congress, a dedicated lecture hall will provide all necessities for young companies to present their innovations and business models to the relevant parties – an active matchmaking is granted as Dornbirn GFC, RWTH Aachen, PwC, Vagabond and other collaborators will accompany the young companies on their journey of success. 20 established exhibitors and 20 young innovative companies will use their booth as contact point and advertising space.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)

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