Textile ETP Secretary General Lutz Walter and Project Manager Judith Bosch were in present at the annual iTechStyle Summit, hosted by member organization CITEVE. The three day forum brought together industry leaders, researcher and policymakers to explore transformative megatrends in textiles.
Lutz Walter contributed a vital panel discussion in the opening of the summit, addressing major industrial and technological megatrends such as digitalization, sustainability, bioeconomy, consumer behavior, regulatory changes and emerging business models. In his talk titled “European Textiles: a Basket of challenges or a Bouquet of Opportunities?” he emphasized the sector’s unprecedented volatility but also highlighted the extraordinary potential of today’s technologies to revolutionize operations.
Innovation in Focus: AI, Automation and Advanced Materials
The summit’s agenda spanned two intensive days of presentations and discussions showcasing how artificial intelligence, automation and next generation materials are reshaping the textile value chain.
- AI driven design and quality control, improving precision with higher efficiency.
- Innovation in bio based textiles and high performance fabrics.
- Improve in eco design, smart production models, digital traceability and regulatory alignment.
Textile ETP express its gratitude to host CITEVE and mentioned the leadership of Vice Precident Antonio Braz Costa in orchestrating the successful event and also looking forward to returning in 2026
