Synergizing Technology, Design, and Business for Sustainable Technical Textiles
The textile industry is currently facing the dual challenges of environmental protection and technological innovation. Traditional production methods are no longer able to adapt to the sector's transformation requirements, necessitating profound changes and innovations to fulfil the demands of sustainable development. Industrial textiles, in particular—as key materials underpinning multiple sectors—require a broader range of solutions and technological support. To address these challenges, the industry must pursue synergistic development across various dimensions, including scientific and technological innovation, design optimisation, and business models. This forum will provide participants with interdisciplinary insights and practical case studies, demonstrating how the integration of technology and design, combined with innovative business models, can collectively drive the sector towards a greener and more sustainable future.
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Date: 4 Sept 2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:00
Venue: SNIEC Hall W5, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China
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Speakers and Panelist​
Dominique SIMARD, Founder/CEO of RETHINK FASHION, Former Executive Director of Condé Nast Center of Fashion & Design
Topic: Reinventing Fashion from the Ground Up: Textiles, Sustainability, and Strategic Partnerships
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Jackie LIU, Business Leader of the Apparel & Textile Materials Division, Consumer Business Group, 3M China Limited
Topic: 3M Innovation empowers the sustainable development of the textile industry
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Kinor JIANG, Professor of School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Topic: Sustainable Textile Design and Innovation in the Textile Industry
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Moderator
Guoxiang Yuan​​
