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Textile Summit 2024
The textile industry is in the spotlight of the circular transition, with major changes coming in legislation coupled with a rapid technology development. The challenges are complex and difficult to get an overview of, yet the possibilities are endless.
During this event we will take a holistic approach to shed light on some of the initiatives that all together creates the force that brings the industry forward and makes it a forerunner compared to other industries in the quest for a sustainable and circular future.
Together with national and European decision and policy makers, and representatives from industry, academy and institute, we will discuss the challenges the different actors of the value chain faces today and what they mean from a systems perspective as well as from a technical point of view. We will together also draw up the map of how the challenges are approached and turned into possibilities through dedication and collaboration in research and development projects, giving insight into how theory is turned into reality.
Join us for a day of inspiration, motivation and pride, building knowledge and increasing networks!
Speakers
Programme
Event material
Speakers
Lutz Walter
Secretary General, Textile ETP (European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing)
Director Innovation & Skills at EURATEX – the European Textile and Clothing Industry Confederation and currently as Secretary General of Textile ETP – the European Textile Technology Platform
Åsa Degerman
Senior Business Development Manager, OnceMore® at Södra
Astrid Burhöi
Regional Advisor, EU-Affairs, Region Västra Götaland
Cecilia Nykvist
CEO, TEKO (the Swedish trade and employers’ association for companies working in the textile and fashion industry)
Sara Hedin
Program Manager Materials & Industrials, Business Sweden
Hanna de la Motte
R&D Center Manager, TreeToTextile
Anders Arkell
Chief Technology Officer, Rewin
Lisa Schwarz Bour
Director, Environment and Sustainable Chemistry, RISE, RISE
Caroline Düberg Martinsson
Innovation Lead, Wargön Innovation
Programme
Registration & coffee
Welcome and introduction to the day
The European Textile industry is taking the lead
Insights on needs and key development areas for the European textile industry.
National and regional perspectives on the needs of the Swedish textile industry
Considering the needs and challenges on a European level, what are the strengths and weaknesses from a national and regional perspective and how are Sweden positioned.
Coffee break
How is research responding?
Project and initiative mapping – the red thread in research.
Lunch
Insight into green transition journeys
Some Swedish companies in the forefront and their route to success.
Meet our researchers and deepdive
Interested in the latest developments in biobased materials, recycling or material management? Meet our specialists up close.
Summary of the day
Event material
The European Textile industry is taking the lead - presentation by Lutz Walter, Secretary General, Textile ETP
Lutz Walter presentation (pdf, 2.02 MB)
Driving innovation in the textile industry
Driving innovation in the textile industry (pdf, 1.05 MB)
Summary of the 4 break out sessions held in the afternoon
Summary of the 4 break out sessions (pdf, 359.51 KB)
