Techtextil Forum 2026 Opens Call for Papers to Industry Innovators
Frankfurt am Main, Germany – September 2025 – Techtextil, the world's leading trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, has announced the opening of its Call for Papers for the Techtextil Forum 2026.
The event, scheduled for 21-24 April 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking bold thinkers and industry game-changers to share their insights on the future of technical textiles and nonwovens.
The Techtextil Forum serves as the communicative hub of the international trade fair, positioning speakers at the centre of global attention and expertise exchange.
Industry professionals are invited to submit presentation proposals that address groundbreaking research, real-world applications, and innovative solutions that are reshaping the textile sector.
The Programme Committee, comprising distinguished industry figures from across Europe, will evaluate submissions based on relevance to key trend topics for 2026.
These include "Beyond Function – The Next Generation of Technical Textiles," focusing on advanced functionalities through hybrid materials and adaptive textiles, and "Engineered for Impact," emphasising high-performance textiles with circularity in mind.
Additional priority areas encompass "Textile Intelligence," exploring smart, connected, and responsive materials, "Manufacturing Intelligence" covering digitalisation and AI integration, "Resilient Textiles" addressing climate change solutions, and "Pushing Boundaries" highlighting interdisciplinary innovations from aerospace to bioengineering.
Presentations will follow a concise 15-20 minute format in English, followed by discussion periods.
The selection process ensures that only world-class content reaches the international audience of textile professionals, researchers, and industry leaders attending the forum.
Selected speakers will join a prestigious platform that has historically influenced industry direction and fostered international collaborations within the technical textile sector.
About Techtextil
Techtextil is the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users from around the globe.
Organised by Messe Frankfurt, the event showcases innovations across twelve application areas and serves as the primary networking platform for the technical textile industry.
The accompanying Techtextil Forum provides a stage for knowledge exchange and industry discourse.
About Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is a leading global trade fair organiser with expertise in connecting industries and facilitating business relationships worldwide. .
The venue features a variety of halls, the Congress Center, and the Forum, with modern infrastructure to host events of any scale.
The organization also provides extensive event-related services and has a global presence with employees at numerous locations worldwide
The company is committed to driving sustainability and innovation across all sectors it serves, positioning itself as a thought leader in addressing industry-wide challenges whilst promoting ethical and environmentally responsible practices.
