Register Now for ADD-ITC 2026 – The Preliminary Conference Program Is Online!

We are pleased to present the preliminary program of the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference (ADD-ITC) 2026, which will take place on November 26–27, 2026, at the International Congress Center Dresden.

Featuring 18 plenary and keynote lectures, more than 48 contributed presentations across three parallel sessions, and numerous poster presentations, the conference provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in textile research and industry.

A distinguishing feature of this year's conference is its exceptionally strong industrial participation. More than two-thirds of all presentations are contributed by companies or jointly presented by industry and research institutions. Renowned international companies, leading research organizations, and cross-sector industry associations will discuss current challenges and innovative solutions in the fields of protective and functional textiles, sustainable polymer materials, fiber-reinforced structures and composites, digitalization and artificial intelligence, circular economy, technology transfer, and emerging trends in textile engineering. As such, ADD-ITC 2026 provides a unique platform for networking and knowledge exchange between academia, industry, associations, and young researchers.

Conference highlights include plenary lectures on climate-neutral construction, the transformation of the chemical industry toward a circular economy, textile industrial policy, and smart protective systems, alongside keynote presentations from leading companies and research institutions such as Teijin Aramid, Mehler Vario System, KARL MAYER, Dienes, evico, Batene, Université Laval, DLR Braunschweig, and many others. The program is further enriched by presentations from innovative start-ups and promising early-career researchers.

In addition to the scientific program, visitors will have the opportunity to experience one of Dresden's most famous traditions: the opening of the Dresden Striezelmarkt, one of Germany's oldest and most renowned Christmas markets, which takes place during the conference. Combine high-level scientific exchange with the unique atmosphere of Dresden's festive season.

The Call for Poster Abstracts remains open until August 15, 2026. Take this opportunity to present your latest research to an international audience. Selected posters will be featured in dedicated flash presentations during the plenary sessions, and the best contributions will receive conference awards.

Further Information

📖 Conference Program:
https://www.aachen-dresden-denkendorf.de/fileadmin/user_upload/itc/aussteller/ADD-ITC_2026/ADD-ITC-2026-Programm_2026-07-20.pdf

📝 Conference Registration:
https://ffk-itm-tud.de/itc-registration/

📄 Poster Abstract Submission (Deadline: August 15, 2026):
https://additc.sciencesconf.org/user/submit?lang=en

The conference will be conducted in German and English, supported by AI-based simultaneous translation via the interactive conference platform, enabling seamless communication between participants in both languages.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dresden for ADD-ITC 2026 at the end of November!

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of ADD-ITC 2026