International press conference on Techtextil and Texprocess 2026
15.01.2026 11:00 UhrHow can innovation succeed in times of economic uncertainty, global tensions and technological upheaval? Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 provide the answers. At the international press conference on 15 January 2026, experts from industry, research and associations will discuss how innovation – from AI and automation to sustainable materials and digital development processes – is becoming a strategic resource.

Moderation:

Merle Becker, Host & Moderator

Ivonne Seifert, Director Marketing Communications, Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt

Panel participants:

António Braz Costa, General Manager, Technological Centre for the Textile and Clothing Industry of Portugal (CITEVE)

Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt

Elgar Straub, Managing Director Bavaria, Managing Director Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies

Walter Wählt, Senior Director Advanced Creations – Apparel Pattern & Digital Creation, adidas AG

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