Event

Textil Innovativ: Circular change in the textile industry

26. June 2025

09:00 - 18:00

Technologiezentrum Augsburg
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Deutschland
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"Textil Innovativ" on 26.6.25 in Augsburg: Discover new impulses, exciting research projects and networking opportunities with experts and decision-makers!

Our "Textil Innovativ" event starts on 26.6.25 in Augsburg:
This year, everything revolves around the fascinating opportunities in the circular economy. The change in the textile industry is supported by new laws and strategic guidelines. We are addressing these topics in cooperation with Augsburg University of Applied Sciences (THA) and the Institute for Textile Technology Augsburg (ITA) as well as the Bavarian Textile and Clothing Industry Association (VTB).

What can you expect?
- Important information on the latest strategy in the circular economy
- First-hand overview of exciting ongoing research projects
- Keynote speeches on various aspects of circular change (technology, production, bioeconomy, social integration)
- Pragmatic implementation of the circular economy strategy using examples of best practices
- A panel discussion on issues relating to the circular economy with experts from research and industry
- Time to make contacts and initiate projects
- Networking in the Circular Textiles Innovation Community (DATIpilot)

On the evening before the event, on June 25, 2025, we cordially invite you to a relaxed dinner in the restaurant of the Textile Museum in Augsburg. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with other participants and industry experts in a relaxed atmosphere and hold initial discussions before the event officially starts.

Who is the event aimed at?
- Decision-makers, technical experts and employees along the entire textile value chain
- Researchers and students from the textile sector and application industries (mobility, health, energy, etc.)
- Experts from related disciplines

Why you should attend:
This event offers you the opportunity to network with forward-thinking individuals and decision-makers in the industry and to work together on the challenges and opportunities of the textile circular economy. Let's shape change together - through creative exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.


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We look forward to seeing you!

* inkl. VAT
Category Price (gross)* / Price (net)
Business / research organization € 487.90 / € 410.00
Start-up (date of foundation after 01.01.2019) / university / public institutions € 243.95 / € 205.00
Students (student ID required) € 95.20 / € 80.00

Get to know the speakers and participants in an informal atmosphere. On the evening before the event, we invite you to join us for dinner from around 18:00.
You can find the registration form in our online store.

Location: nunó Restaurant in the Textile Museum, Provinostr. 46, 86153 Augsburg

08:00 - 09:00 a.m.

Check-In

09:00 - 09:20 a.m.

Welcoming the participants

Matthias Konrad
Dr. Matthias Konrad
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nürnberg
Geschäftsfeldleitung der Innovationsnetzwerke: Digitalisierung, Sicherheit, Gesundheit
Stefan Satl Stefan Satl, Verband der Bayerischen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e.V.,
Stefan Satl
Verband der Bayerischen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e.V.
Hauptgeschäftsführer

09:20 - 09:45 a.m.

Textile circular economy - challenges and potentials

Mesut Cetin Mesut Cetin, Institut für Textiltechnik Augsburg gGmbH,
Prof. Dr. Mesut Cetin
Institut für Textiltechnik Augsburg gGmbH
Geschäftsführer

09:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Innovation community CirTex - Holistic approach to creating a circular economy for textiles

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee break

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Textile circular economy in the Schwarz Group companies - from product design to recycling

Inga Noll Inga Noll PreZero Service Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG,
Inga Noll
PreZero Service Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Produktmanager Textilrecycling, Business Development

Bastian Lankeit Bastian Lankeit Schwarz Corporate Affairs GmbH & Co. KG,
Bastian Lankeit
Schwarz Corporate Affairs GmbH & Co. KG
Teamleiter Ressourcen und Produkte, Corporate Responsibility - Kreislaufwirtschaft

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Textile recycling in the context of the Bavarian Circular Economy Strategy (BayKWS)

Dr. Philipp Sprau
Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection

11:30 - 12:00 a.m.

Digital enablers of the circular economy

Mareike Berger Mareike Berger, acatech - Nationale Akademie der Technikwissenschaften,
Dr. Mareike Berger
acatech - Nationale Akademie der Technikwissenschaften
Wissenschaftliche Referentin

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch break

1:30 p.m.

Parallel sessions

Moderation

Judit Jané Soneira
Judit Jané Soneira
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Innovation network Materials, Project Manager

13:30 - 14:00

recot²® - yarn made from pre-consumer waste

Andreas Merkel Andreas Merkel, Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG,
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) - M.B.A. Andreas Merkel
Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter

14:00 - 14:30

Used clothing collection and recycling in transition

Martin Wittmann Lorenz Wittmann GmbH,
Dipl.-Kfm. Martin Wittmann
Lorenz Wittmann GmbH / bvse e.V.
Geschäftsführer

14:30 - 15:00

ReCovery - Development of an enzymatic utilization of cellulose-containing textile waste

Andrea Preuß Andrea Preuss, Textilforschungsinstitut Thüringen-Vogtland e.V.,
Dr. Andrea Preuß
Textilforschungsinstitut Thüringen-Vogtland e.V.
Gruppenleiterin

Moderation

Monika Voigt
Monika Voigt
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Innovation network Materials, Project Manager

14:00 - 14:30

"Textile circular economy in automotive interiors" - Closed-loop process - Thermomechanical textile recycling

Peter Bolten Peter Bolte AUNDE Group SE,
Peter Bolten
AUNDE Group SE
Geschäftsführer

14:30 - 15:00

Circular innovation in the textile industry needs education, diversity, exchange of experience - and shared responsibility

Jana Resch Jana Resch Sympatex Technologies GmbH,
Jana Resch
Sympatex Technologies GmbH
Product Development, Research and Development

Elisabeth Finger Elisabeth Finger Sympatex Technologies GmbH,
Elisabeth Finger
Sympatex Technologies GmbH
Nachhaltigkeitsmanager, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

13:30 - 14:00

RecyTube project - how mixed textile production waste can be efficiently recycled and transferred to new applications

Melanie Peter Fabian Thüroff,
Dipl. Designerin Melanie Peter
Rohleder GmbH
Produktentwicklung/Projektleitung RecyTube

15:00 - 15:45

Coffee break

15:45 - 16:45

Panel discussion: Green Deal for SMEs - challenges and opportunities

Frank Ficker Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Ficker - Hochschule Hof,
Prof. Dr.-Ing Frank Ficker
Hochschule Hof -University of Applied Sciences
Institutsleiter Institut für Materialwissenschaften (ifm)
Melanie Peter Fabian Thüroff,
Dipl. Designerin Melanie Peter
Rohleder GmbH
Produktentwicklung/Projektleitung RecyTube

16:45 - 17:00

Summary and farewell

17:00 - 17:30

Get-together

Parallel to the event, companies and institutions will be presenting their innovations, products and services for the textile industry of tomorrow. Let yourself be inspired and receive impulses for initiating further cooperation in this dynamic field of innovation.

Included in the price for exhibitors:

  • Basic infrastructure for your stand (approx. 2 x 2 m area, power connection, 1 table, 2 chairs)
  • Organizational support by employees of Bayern Innovativ GmbH
  • 2 passes for exhibitors (incl. participation in the event, catering)
  • Presentation of the company on the event website (company logo, brief description of the company)

Parallel to the event, companies and institutions will be presenting their innovations, products and services for the textile industry of tomorrow. Let yourself be inspired and receive impulses for initiating further cooperation in this dynamic field of innovation.

Included in the price for exhibitors:

  • Basic infrastructure for your stand (approx. 2 x 2 m area, power connection, 1 table, 2 chairs)
  • Organizational support by employees of Bayern Innovativ GmbH
  • 2 passes for exhibitors (incl. participation in the event, catering)
  • Presentation of the company on the event website (company logo, brief description of the company)

* inkl. VAT
Category Price (gross)* / Price (net)
Business / research organization € 1,309.00 / € 1,100.00
Start-up (founded after 01.01.2019) / university / public institutions € 654.50 / € 550.00

Apply HERE

Application deadline: April 11, 2025

The event will take place at
Augsburg Innovationspark GmbH
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg

By car
A8: On the A8 highway, take the "Augsburg-West" exit in the direction of Landsberg am Lech (B17). From the B17, take the "Haunstetten-Nord" exit and then turn right onto "Bürgermeister-Ulrich-Straße". After approx. 300 m turn left into the street "Am Technologiezentrum".

A96: On the highway A96 take the exit "Landsberg am Lech-West", direction Landsberg am Lech-West/Augsburg (B17). From the B17, take the "Haunstetten-Nord" exit and then turn left onto "Bürgermeister-Ulrich-Straße". After approx. 300 m, turn left into the street "Am Technologiezentrum".

Free parking is available directly at the venue.

Public transportation
Take the Deutsche Bahn to the train station "Augsburg Hauptbahnhof" or "Augsburg Haunstetterstraße". From there you can change to streetcar line 3 in the direction of Königsbrunn. Get off at the stop "Augsburg Innovationspark/LfU". Then walk in a westerly direction directly towards the building. The main entrance is on the north side.

You are welcome to use the DB event ticket for your journey

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Professional contact

Judit Jané Soneira
Judit Jané Soneira
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Innovation network Materials, Project Manager

Monika Voigt
Monika Voigt
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Innovation network Materials, Project Manager

Organizational contact

Lena Rödamer Simone Hoermann,
Lena Rödamer
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Projektmanagerin Event

Anna-Kristina Schalk
Anna-Kristina Schalk
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Event, Project manager