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MAY 10 - 12 | PORTO CRUISE TERMINAL
iTechStyle Summit
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ETP Annual Conference
New Technologies for the Future European Textile Ecosystem
Two Major Textile Conferences on a Unique Stage
The iTechStyle Summit 2023 - 5th International Conference on Textile and Clothing and the 17th ETP’s Annual European Textile Conference and General Assembly will take place in Porto, Portugal, May 10-12, in a joint organization of CITEVE – Technological Centre for the Textile and Clothing Industry of Portugal and Textile ETP - European Technology Platform.
Following four successful editions, with a wealth of positive feedback received from attendees and speakers, the iTechStyle Summit will seek to provide moments of debate and reflection on current scientific and technological knowledge, involving innovative industry players, technology providers, researchers, clusters and other agents linked to the Textile and Clothing Sector from all over the world.
Addressed by leading voices from the industry and academy who will give their expert insights on the latest trends, strategies, opportunities and challenges, the iTechStyle Summit will focus on three big themes:
Green and Digital Transition
Smart Local Production
High-performance Materials
Topics
Eco-design
Sustainable product parameters, digital product creation & virtual optimisation, direct design to production
Digital Product Passport
Regulatory requirements, new product and data standards, smart data collection, accessible digital tools and platforms
Smart Manufacturing
Energy/Water/Chemicals efficient processes, automated production & robotics, digital micro-factories, Skills and learning factories
Performance Materials for Future Products
Bio-based materials, high-performance fibres & textiles, e-textiles and wearables, repair and recycling of technical and smart textiles
Programme Outline
10 May
EU Policies for a Green and Digital Transition of the Textile Industries
Technical Sessions
Technological & Societal Megatrends
Keynote Speeches
Textile ETP General Assembly
Conference Dinner and iTechStyle Awards Cerimony
11 May
Ecodesign & Digital Product Passport
Technical Sessions
Biobased Materials & Processes for Various Textile End Markets
Technical Sessions
Bioeconomy Evening
be@t project launch
Sunset Cocktail Party
12 May
Smart Manufacturing
Technical Sessions
Performance Materials for future Products
Technical Sessions
Closing Session & Wrap Up of the Conference
Figures
2017
First Edition
+600 attendees
from 14 countries
63 speakers / moderators / parallel sessions
(51% international – 12 countries)
12 technical panels
18 posters
3 innovation awards
2018
Second Edition
+720 attendees
from 21 countries
59 speakers/moderators
(60% international – 12 countries)
11 technical panels
38 posters
5 iTechStyle awards
+1 digital printing innovation award
2019
Third Edition
+720 attendees
from 25 countries
52 speakers
(61% international – from 15 countries)
11 technical panels
40 posters
5 iTechStyle Awards
2022
Third Edition
+550 attendees
from 18 countries
43 speakers/moderators
(from 8 countries)
10 technical panels
38 posters
4 iTechStyle Awards
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Location
Porto Cruise Terminal
Rua do Godinho
4450-208 Matosinhos
