The highly anticipated and acclaimed Dornbirn GFC conference for the manmade fibres industry will return to Dornbirn, Austria from 14th-16th September 2022. The live in person event will also be complemented by an online on demand platform.

“So far, more than 200 different companies and institutes are represented, and we are expecting well over 450 participants from all over the world at the congress in Dornbirn – a great success as we are getting close to pre-pandemic participation levels,” organisers said today.

“Customer obsession is our main goal. Therefore, we decided to offer an online on demand package on top with recorded lectures and panels which will be open for access for 2 weeks after the congress. A great offer for everyone who can`t make it this time.”

Top level Keynote speakers on the Opening Day

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

CEO Panel

‘The urgent need for co-operation between Established Industry Players and Young Emerging Companies’ - with the above leaders including Fashion for Good and Lululemon will show the way forward.

100 expert lectures from industry, universities and research institutes: Top lectures on latest innovations will take place in parallel in 3 lecture halls.

15 pitches from young growing companies and idea generators:

A dedicated lecture area will provide all necessities for young companies to present their innovations and business models to the relevant parties. Active matchmaking is granted as Dornbirn GFC, RWTH Aachen, PwC, Vagabond and other collaborators will accompany the young companies on their journey of success.

Exhibition area and Innovation Hub

20 established exhibitors and about 15 young innovative companies are using their booths as contact points and advertising spaces.

Topics

- Fibre Innovations

- Sustainability, Circular Economy & Recycling

- Smart Functional Surface

- Nonwovens

- Apparel & Sports

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