Harnessing EU research for industry impact

Collaboration, innovation, and systemic change

How can EU-funded research projects drive systemic change in the textile industry?

Join us to explore the transformative impact of EU-funded research on the textile sector. This side event will delve into practical applications of research results, highlight the latest technological innovations to address current industry needs and discuss the systemic changes needed for advancing textile sustainability and circularity.

Let’s bridge the gap between research and practical industry application. By showcasing how EU-funded projects like HEREWEAR, tExtended, SCIRT, and PLASTICE are driving systemic change, it emphasizes the importance of collaboration among industry stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers with an introduction to the ECOSYSTEX Community by Tilla Kross, Textile ETP.

Within this session you’ll gain insights into the economic and environmental benefits of sustainable practices and the power of collaboration in promoting these changes.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand how research findings are being implemented in the industry to promote sustainability.
• Learn about concrete examples of how technological innovations address current industry needs.
• Explore the necessary changes for advancing textile sustainability and circularity.
• Discover the role of the ECOSYSTEX community in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.

Target Audience:

• Industry professionals in the textile sector
• Researchers and academics focusing on textile sustainability
• Policymakers and legislators in the EU
• Local authorities and local governments
• Members of the ECOSYSTEX Community
• Sustainability advocates and NGOs
• Students and educators in textile and sustainability fields

Moderator: 

• Jens Oelerich, Professor of Sustainable & Functional Textiles, Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Speakers:

• Birgit Stubbe, Research Scientist, Centexbel for the tExtended project
• Willem Uyttendaele, Researcher, Centexbel for the HEREWEAR project
• Tom Duhoux, Researcher, VITO for the SCIRT project
• Frank Dingemans, De Kingwinkel Antwerp for the PLASTICE project 

Join us to learn from the achievements and challenges of leading EU research projects and be part of the movement towards a sustainable textile future!