Keynote speakers on the opening day include 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 at 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. The main topics are innovation, sustainability and circular economy and the last panel discussion “CEO Panel: The urgent need for co-operation between established industry players and young emerging companies” with the above leaders will show the way forward, the organizer said in a press release.
More than 400 participants from around the world are expected at the 61st Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) scheduled to be held from September 14-16, 2022. Congress organizers will also offer an online on demand package with recorded lectures and panels will be open for access for two weeks after the congress.
A dedicated lecture area will provide all the needs for young companies to present their innovations and business models to relevant parties. An active matchmaking is provided as Dornbirn GFC, RWTH Aachen, PwC, Vagabond and other collaborators will accompany the young companies on their journey to success. 20 established exhibitors and around 15 young innovative companies will use their booths as contact points and advertising spaces at the congress. Dornbirn GFC 2022 topics include changes in fiber, sustainability, circular economy and recycling, smart functional surfaces, nonwovens and apparel & sports.
The full Dornbirn experience includes highly scientific lectures with the opportunity to interact with the presenter on site; in-person community meetings; networking and having business opportunities with active matchmaking supported by the organizer; lecturers’ evening; evening and fashion show of the mayoress with musical accompaniment; and the beautiful surroundings of Dornbirn in the special area ‘Lake of Constance’.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)