AlpTextyles Conference at Confindustria Moda

Join our textile conversations at with speakers from Alpine SMEs, cultural institutions, policy makers, and youths.

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AlpTextyles Conference at Confindustria Moda
July 11, 8.30 am - 1.30 pm | Via Alberto Riva Villasanta 3, Milan

Heritage and innovation for a circular alpine textile ecosystem
Outlooks, solutions, and alliances for tomorrow’s regional value chains

As part of the AlpTextyles Project events of July in Milan, the Conference presents a series of thematic roundtables where the AlpTextyles project partners and the public join in an open coversation with the guest speakers — including representatives from Alpine SMEs, cultural institutions, policy makers, and youth organizations.

The focuses: climate-neutral innovation, heritage safeguarding, and policy tools to enhance sustainability in the textile industry.

The Confertence at Confindustria Moda follows the AlpTextyles Project’s presence at Milano Unica with a dedicated stand (Hall 4): Alpine threads between tradition an innovation, on display at Fiera Milano, Rho, July 8-9 from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm and July 10 from 9.00 to 5.00 pm.

To know more about the Conference and the AlpTextyles Stand of Milano Unica, follow us on and visit our (in our News & Events and Resources sections).


July 11


🕑: 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Conference at Confindustria Moda

Info: A series of open conversations bringing with SMEs, cultural institutions, and policy markers on how tradition, innovation, and community can shape the next chapter of Alpine textiles.

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Check-in & Welcome coffee

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Opening remarks & Official greetings

🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:40 AM
AlpTextyles: Project presentation and introduction of the program

🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Roundtable 1: Threads of Change: Climate-neutral innovation for Alpine SMEs

Info: Discover how Alpine SMEs can lead the green transition through climate-neutral practices. This roundtable will present practical solutions from the AlpTextyles Orientation Guides and explore how business support organizations can help upscale them, fostering sustainable regional development, low-carbon value chains, and green jobs across the Alps.

🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Coffee break

🕑: 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Roundtable 2: Weaving the Future: Safeguarding Alpine Textile Heritage

Info: This roundtable focuses on innovative strategies to safeguard, revitalize and valorize Alpine textile heritage. Drawing from the AlpTextyles Safeguarding Toolkits, it explores how cultural institutions and heritage communities can document, digitalize, and breathe new life into traditional practices—building bridges between cultural identity and post-carbon futures.

🕑: 12:10 PM - 01:10 PM
Roundtable 3: Towards Circularity: Policy Tools for a Sustainable Textile Land

Info:

Dive into cross-sectoral policy recommendations aimed at supporting Alpine textile ecosystems. This session will provide insights for regional authorities and EUSALP bodies on aligning climate action, cultural heritage, and SME support to foster sufficiency-oriented growth, reduce emissions, and build resilient cross-border value chains.

🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:30 PM
Conclusions

🕑: 01:30 PM
Light lunch


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