The highly anticipated and acclaimed Dornbirn GFC conference for the manmade fibers industry will return to Dornbirn, Austria from 14-16 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 institutions are represented, and we expect more than 450 participants from all over the world at the congress in Dornbirn – a great achievement as we approach the levels of participation before the pandemic,” organizers said today.
“Customer attraction is our main goal. Therefore, we decided to offer the above online on demand package with recorded lectures and panels that will be open for access for 2 weeks after the congress. A great offer for to all who cannot make it this time.”
Top Opening Day Keynote speakers
Board Members of Lenzing and Indorama, the largest global players in the fiber industry, the CEO of Paboco, the most innovative company in the packaging industry and a renowned professor from Oxford University will open the congress. Additionally, leading companies from the digital sector, such as ServiceNow and PwC will demonstrate how they support the industry for a sustainable future.
CEO Panel
‘The urgent need for cooperation between Established Industry Players and Young Emerging Companies’ – with the above leaders including Fashion for Good and Lululemon showing the way forward.
100 expert lectures from industry, universities and research institutes: Top lectures on the latest innovations will take place simultaneously in 3 lecture halls.
15 pitches from young growing companies and idea creators:
A dedicated lecture area will provide all the needs for young companies to present their innovations and business models to relevant parties. Active matchmaking is provided as Dornbirn GFC, RWTH Aachen, PwC, Vagabond and other collaborators will accompany the young companies on their journey to success.
Exhibition area and Innovation Hub
20 established exhibitors and around 15 young innovative companies use their booths as contact points and advertising space.
Subjects
– Fiber Innovation
– Sustainability, Circular Economy and Recycling
– Smart Functional Surface
– Nonwovens
– Clothing and Sports
Information and Registration