Events

Sharing knowledge, discussing innovations, strengthening networks: at specialist events, the STFI brings together research, industry and application in a targeted manner. Our events offer insights into current developments, technological trends and practical solutions across the textile value chain.

The STFI organises its own specialist events and workshops, which focus on the latest research findings and forward-looking technologies. In addition, our experts attend national and international industry-specific events to promote professional exchange, gather practical insights and actively shape current trends.

Discover our events and find out where the STFI fosters knowledge transfer and connects innovation.

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STFI Conferences

The STFI organises its own established conferences and colloquia on key future-oriented topics such as textile recycling, textile filters, building with textiles and exhaust air purification. These events bring together national clients, project partners and interested parties from the worlds of science and industry. The focus is on the latest research findings, practical innovations and direct dialogue regarding developments in the respective specialist fields.

Theme Days

With a variety of themes, STFI invites partners and customers to its in-house technical centres to encourage discussion on trends and new ideas.

Academy Breakfast

A forum for discussion for anyone involved in managing and developing staff. Over doughnuts, bagels and coffee, we talk to industry representatives about staff motivation, the skills shortage, young talent, and vocational training and professional development.

Trade fairs

Would you like to get to know us or find out more about the latest trends in the textile circular economy, healthcare textiles, climate protection or protective textiles? Come and meet us at trade fairs such as Techtextil, A+A, JEC World and INDEX(TM).

Industry events

Date	Event	Location
19- 22/5/2026	INDEX^TM	Geneva	Meet us at stand 1369.
9/6/2026	Industry Day – Protection and Safety	Chemnitz	STFI
11/6/2026	Innovation Day BMWE	Berlin
17/62026	Akademiefrühstück	Chemnitz	STFI
1/7/2026	Bayern Innovativ Forum Textil – Textilien für Schutz und extreme Umgebungen	Nürnberg
22-23/10/2026	15. Dresdner Kolloquium zur Luftreinhaltung	Dresden	Deutsches Hygiene-Museum