63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & 4th Innovation Days discuss key industry issues in September

The energy transition: a burden for the industry or an opportunity for energy innovation?

Rudolf Zauner, VERBUND AG - expert for renewable energies will start the opening day of the Dorbirn GFC with a plenary lecture on this question. With further decarbonization, the transition from fossil fuels to carbon-free and renewable energy sources, energy innovations and sector coupling for advanced and systemic solutions are moving into focus. Rudolf Zauner presents innovative energy solutions from Verbund AG and discusses what can be achieved when the worlds of industry, energy suppliers and start-ups meet and how the competitiveness of industry can be maintained. Franz Zöchbauer, Verbund AG,

on participating in the Dornbirn GFC: "As a leading company in energy technology, we are aware of the importance of innovation and sustainability in the global textile industry. By supporting this congress, we are investing in the future of fiber innovation, which is in line with our own ambitions to promote ecologically sustainable and energy-efficient solutions."

Energy solutions: These innovations are an important step towards a sustainable future:

On Friday, September 13, the topic of energy solutions will be explored in greater depth in a block of presentations in Hall C in collaboration with the Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University and its industry partners. The planned session will highlight the intersection of nature, technology and sustainability. Prof. Thomas Gries (Director of the ITA): "These innovations are an important step towards a sustainable future. By integrating natural principles and advanced technologies, we can tackle some of the most pressing energy issues of our time." Details of the presentations are listed in the main program: www.dornbirn-gfc.com

The European policy and regulatory landscape for the textile industry has changed fundamentally!

The Dornbirn GFC also offers its visitors up-to-date information on the EU's plans for new regulations and provisions for the fiber industry. Cornelia Mohor from the European Commission will be a plenary speaker at the Dornbirn GFC on Wednesday, September 11, to provide information on this topic: "A package of EU policies and upcoming regulations is redefining how textile products are manufactured, sold and consumed in the EU. A review of the EU regulation on textile labeling has been initiated. Textile fibers and fiber innovations are an important topic in this planned review".

Update on the Dornbirn GFC 2024:

Visitors can look forward to 125 specialist presentations over three days of the congress. In 2024, the classification of the presentations has been revised so that even more specialist areas in the field of fiber innovations are now covered: Biopoymers, Biomaterials, High Performance and Technologies, Natural Fibers, Surface Treatment, Raw Materials, Nonwovens and Circular Economy and Recycling.

The support of new sponsors offers the Dornbirn GFC additional opportunities to expand the range of products and services on offer to visitors and to maintain the international platform for the future. Thanks go to the following companies: Verbund AG, Vienna (AUT), Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG, Hanau (GER) and MP Corporate Finance GbmH, Vienna (AUT). Matthias W. Gluth: "The current booking situation shows us that visitor interest in the Dornbirn GFC is unbroken. We greatly appreciate this, especially in view of the current difficult economic situation. Special thanks also go to all the speakers, whose expertise and high quality standards create the basis for an outstanding congress."

Combined ticket:

Dornbirn GFC, Kulturhaus, Dornbirn from September 11 - 13, 2024 Dornbirn GFC online on demand from September 16 - 30, 2024 (presentations as video and the presentations for download as pfd file)

Information + main program: www.dornbirn-gfc.com