For 65 years, Dornbirn GFC has stood for innovation and is one of the world’s leading conferences in the fiber industry. From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, and forward-looking solutions.
More than 600 experts from industry and academia from over 30 countries are expected to attend. With around 100 presentations by renowned speakers, a 2,5-day conference program, and three parallel presentation rooms with moderated sessions, Dornbirn GFCprovides a first-class platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and international collaboration. Together, participants will generate ideas and impulses that will sustainably shape the future of the global fiber industry.
To mark its 65th anniversary, Dornbirn GFC is expanding its established conference program with additional presentation sessions focusing on the following topics:
- Cross-Industry Innovation – “Fiber & Textiles Meet Pulp & Paper”
- Natural Fibers: Innovative Materials Combining Sustainability and High Performance
- ReHubs: Industry Partners in Dialogue on the Future of Textile Circularity
- ReHubs: Protective Workwear
- RWTH Aachen Meets Industry
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