The partners listed below have joined the "Innovationsbündis"
to change the textile value chain
and make the change from petroleum-based to bio-based
The partners listed below have joined the "Innovationsbündis"
to change the textile value chain
and make the change from petroleum-based to bio-based
BTF Forum
27.10.2020
Due to the Corona crisis, the BTF Forum will unfortunately not be able to take place in the knownandappreciated face-to-face conference format.
However, there needs to be a change in the textile world
towards more sustainable biobasedvalue chains.
Join the interactive digital BTF Forum
Registration closed
The BTF Forum is aimed at both BIOTEXFUTURE members and interested parties. The BTF Forum is conceived as a platform for industry, science, media and politics and is intended to act as a generator of ideas and networks.
Are you ready for an active role?
If you have any questions, please contact the Project Management Office (PMO).
Agenda
27th of October, 13.00 CET
13.00 - 13.15
OPENING
Welcome to the Forum
Prof. Dr. Thomas Gries – Director, Institut für Textiltechnik, RWTH Aachen University
13.15 - 13.40
BIOTEXFUTURE and Q&A
The innovation space - where do we stand and the way forward
Jan Hill - Senior Director Platform Innovation, adidas & Chris Holmes - Senior Director Future Engineering, adidas
13.40 - 13.50
13.50 - 15.20
13.50 - 14.10
BREAK
KEYNOTES and Q&As
The business case and commercial opportunity for sustainable products
Alex Williamson, Bio Market Insights
14.10 - 14.30
Lego’s path to sustainability - From biobased to recycling and way forward
Dr. Nelleke van der Puil, LEGO Group
14.30 - 14.40
14.40 - 15.00
BREAK
Accelerating and scaling bio innovations
Katrin Ley, Fashion For Good
15.00 - 15.20
The vision for a circular plastic economy
Prof. Dr. Lars M. Blank, Applied Microbiology RWTH Aachen
15.20 - 15.40
CALL TO ACTION
Presentation of the first BIOTEXFUTURE call for project proposals
Thomas Köhler, Institut für Textiltechnik, RWTH Aachen University
15.40 - 15.50
CLOSING