65 years of innovation – the leading international congress for the fiber industry will secure its top position from 16–18 September 2026 in Dornbirn, Austria, further strengthening its role as a global platform for trends, exchange, and significant developments.
Key topics and highlights:
- Techtextil Frankfurt
Exhibition booth presenting trends, innovations, and sustainable developments - Call for Papers: Innovation Day & Forum: 17th of September, Dornbirn, Austria
Innovators present their ideas live – the audience and jury select the Innovation Award winner - Call for Papers: GFC-ASIA 2026: 22th of May, Seoul, Korea
Participate in Dornbirn GFC-ASIA 2026 and share your expertise as a speaker - Lenzing Young Scientist Award 2026
The Lenzing Group invites young researchers to compete for the 2026 Young Scientist Award for innovative, sustainable high-performance cellulosic fibers.
Meet the Dornbirn GFC at Techtextil 2026!
The Dornbirn GFC will also be represented this year at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt. Visitors will have the opportunity to connect directly with the experts of the Dornbirn GFC, and to learn about the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable developments.
The Dornbirn GFC booth in Hall 9.1, Booth C67 serves as a central hub for exchange, networking, and partnerships between industry, research, and start-ups. Its goal is to increase the international
visibility of the congress and to promote dialogue within the industry. Join us at Techtextil 2026 – the team looks forward to exciting conversations, new contacts, and collaborative discussions about the future of the fiber and textile industry!
Call for Papers: Innovation Day & Forum
On a single focused event day, innovations from the fiber and textile sector take center stage. Directly in the foyer of the Dornbirn GFC, innovators present themselves at the heart of the congress – among the most important decision-makers and key players in the international fiber and textile industry.
Participating companies benefit from multiple presentation opportunities:
✓ Touch Point on Thursday in the congress foyer – at the center of the event
✓ Stage pitch, where the company and its innovation are presented personally
✓ Direct exchange with international industry experts and decision-makers
✓ High visibility within the global fiber and textile industry
✓ Innovation Award: A professional jury and the audience jointly select the most outstanding contribution
Submission criteria:
Participants are asked to describe their innovations based on the following points: WHAT – The Innovation: Describe the innovation and the underlying idea. What is new compared to existing technologies, materials, or processes? WHY – The Business Case: Why is this innovation relevant to the industry? Explain the value: performance improvement, cost advantages, new applications, market potential, or strategic importance. HOW – Industrial Implementation: How is the innovation implemented in practice? Describe the level of industrial readiness (pilot, first industrial application, commercial deployment) and the pathway to market.
Submission deadline 30 April 2026: www.dornbirn-gfc.com
Companies, start-ups, and research projects are invited to submit their innovative solutions and become part of this platform for future technologies in the fiber and textile industry.
5th Dornbirn GFC-ASIA 2026 in Seoul, Korea
Join the Dornbirn GFC-ASIA 2026 in Seoul Korea and share your expertise as a speaker through networking conference!
The 5th Dornbirn GFC-ASIA 2026, co-organized by the Dornbirn GFC, DYETEC, KOFOTI and Korea Society of Clothing and Textiles (KSCT), will be held on May 22 at the KOFOTI (Korea Federation of Textile Industries), South Korea as a 1 day event.
From the reputation as a world class city, Seoul, we welcome you to the 5th Dornbirn GFC-ASIA 2026. To present furthermore the most important developments and findings, we kindly invite you to submit your lecture proposals for 2026 program.
The topics are:
• Strategies and Policy of Textiles Industry R&D and Market Trends
• AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the Textile Sector
• Fiber Innovations
• Circular Economy and Sustainability
• Functional and Smart Textiles
• Nonwovens and Composites
• Best Practices from Collaboration Projects between Academia and Industry
Submission deadline: Until 10. April 2026
Lenzing Young Scientist Award 2026
For the fifth time, the Lenzing Group is honoring young researchers with the Lenzing Young Scientist Award for excellent research in fibers and textiles.
This year’s topic is “High-Performance Cellulosics: Premium Fibers for Next-Generation Applications”. The focus is on developing innovative, sustainable, and high value fiber solutions that
elevate performance while enabling true circularity across the textile and nonwoven industries. This topic reflects Lenzing’s strategic drive toward premium fibers, advanced material applications,
and low impact, future ready technologies.
Submission deadline: 12th of July 2026
Congress Highlights 2026:
5th Dornbirn GFC-ASIA 2026
22 May, Seoul, Korea
65th Dornbirn GFC 2026
16. – 18 September 2026, Dornbirn, Österreich
Info & News: www.dornbirn-gfc.com
Tickets & Programme from 20th of April 2026 online!
