Discover the programme of the Textile ETP Annual Conference 2024

The 18th Textile ETP Annual Conference will take place as a physical event on 14-15 May in Mechelen (a charming Belgian town a stone’s throw away from Brussels, easily accessible by public transport from Brussels airport and city centre).

What's in it for you?

During our Annual Conference, we will:

Present the EU Textile Research Partnership, the first ever EU research and innovation funding programme fully dedicated to the textile sector,
Celebrate the increasing success of textile start-ups and how they overcome funding and scaling challenges with support from the European Innovation Council,
Discuss the future direction of an industry disrupted by major technology shifts, a new regulatory regime and non-traditional business models.

The event will feature visionary plenary lectures, interactive thematic break-out sessions, thought-provoking panel debates, and plenty of networking opportunities. The event also offers the opportunity to take part in a site visit of HOGENT's FTILab+ on Monday 13 May, in the afternoon (places limited to 40 people).