17.11 · Day 1
Presentations on the first day
Automation in apparel manufacturing, cutting room technologies, and natural raw materials.
4 agenda items
Fashion & e-commerce industry congressGlobal Textile Congress2026
A satellite event of Fast Textile. Three days of talks, case studies and networking for the apparel and textile industry.
November 17–19, 2026 PTAK EXPO Łódź
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What We'll Be Talking About
3 days, 3 main themes
Admission to all lectures is free for fair attendees.
18.11 · Day 2
Presentations on the second day
Digital product passport, online try-on, and research on natural fibers.
7 agenda items
19.11 · Day 3
Presentations on the third day
Artificial Intelligence and Social Media in the Textile and Accessories Industry.
4 agenda items
Conference
Main Stage – Conference Program
Three days of presentations, strategic panels, workshops, and debates. The program combines expertise in materials and processes with topics such as digitalization, sales, and new market requirements.
Current Date
Presentations on the first day
The presentations will take place in Conference Room 1 at the fairgrounds.
10:30
60 min
Strima3 Secrets of Apparel Production Automation That Only Your Competitors Know
11:45
60 min
LectureDetails coming soon
13:00
30 min
Tex SystemStep into the future with Morgan Tecnica: save energy and materials
13:45
LectureFlax and Hemp
Industry Report
The Polish Textile Market in 2030 – Materials, Technology, and New Competitive Advantages
The report is being prepared in parallel with the conference program. Its chapters serve as a source of data, questions for the panels, and quotes used in communications about the event.
- 01Market Conditions and Trends
- 02AI and the Digital Transformation of the Value Chain
- 03Materials and Technologies of the Future
- 04Digital Product Passport and Traceability
- 05Sourcing, Production, and Supply Chain Resilience
- 06B2B Sales, E-commerce, and Export
Global Textile Congress
Speakers
Professionals in manufacturing, technology, and e-commerce. Swipe to see more speakers, and hover over a card to learn about the topic of their presentation.
Admission to the lectures is free upon registration. The list of speakers is updated regularly.
Global Textile Congress 2026
Textiles 2030 – Materials, Technology, and Competitiveness
The conference accompanies the Fast Textile Trade Show, featuring presentations by industry professionals, strategic panels, workshops, and debates. Three days focused on AI and digital sales, materials and color, and a transparent value chain. The program is included in the admission price.
manufacturers of fabrics, knitwear, and accessoriestechnologists, laboratories, and research unitsAI, CAD, color, and automation expertslawyers and regulatory specialistsbrand owners, retailers, and e-commerce experts
Become a speaker
Have a topic for the industry? Get in touch – our Conference team will reply with a speaking proposal.
Partners
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About the event
The whole industry in one place
The Global Textile Congress is an educational space that becomes a hub of knowledge and inspiration for the fashion, textile and e-commerce industry across three days. Talks and case studies are led by practitioners and experts, with networking between sessions.
Brand ownersInnovatorsPractitionersE-commerce
About
Why attend
1
Practical know-how
Concrete sales, marketing and e-commerce strategies you can apply to your business right away.
2
Networking
Meet brand owners, manufacturers and specialists from the fashion and textile industry.
3
New technology
Learn how AI and automation give you an edge over the competition.
4
Funding & law
Discover funding strategies and the key 2026/2027 legal changes for the apparel industry.
3500
Attendees
40
Talks
3
Days
2
Halls
Location
Getting to the congress
A modern exhibition centre in Rzgów near Łódź, right next to the Ptak Wholesale Centre. Excellent access via the A1 motorway, parking for thousands of cars and hotels nearby.
PTAK EXPO ŁÓDŹ · ul. Tuszyńska 72/74
95-030 Rzgów near Łódź · direct exit from the A1 motorway
