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Aachen to host 2025 edition of the ADD International Textile Conference - Call for abstracts now open

The Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference (ADD-ITC), one of Europe's most renowned platforms for textile research and innovation, will return to Aachen on November 27–28, 2025. The annual conference rotates between the German textile hubs of Dresden, Stuttgart, and Aachen, bringing together academia and industry to discuss the latest developments in fiber and textile technologies.


This year’s event will once again take place at Eurogress Aachen, offering a rich program of plenary lectures, themed sessions, and networking opportunities. Organizers are now inviting researchers and professionals to contribute with talks or posters.

The Call for Abstracts for oral presentations closes on May 5, 2025.

The deadline for poster submissions is July 31, 2025.

Key topics include:

+ Sustainable Textiles & Circular Economy

+ Bio-based and Synthetic High-Performance Fibers

+ AI Applications in the Textile Sector

+ Smart Textiles & Medical Applications

+ Functionalization & Finishing

+ Technology Transfer and Start-up Pitches

+ Fiber Composites & Lightweight Construction

+ Best-Practice Collaborations between Industry and Academia

Over the years, ADD-ITC has established itself as a vital forum for bridging cutting-edge research with practical applications, attracting scientists, innovators, and decision-makers from across Europe and beyond.

Further information, including the submission portal, is available on the conference website:

http://www.aachen-dresden-denkendorf.de/en/itc

Questions can be directed to the organizing team via add-itc@dwi.rwth-aachen.de.




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