TEXNOVA 2026 places particular emphasis on the integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies within the textile and apparel sector. As European industry navigates twin transitions, such discussions are increasingly central to maintaining competitiveness and supporting the green transition.

The conference aims to foster dialogue across disciplines and value chain actors, ensuring that innovation is both technologically robust and industrially applicable.

Contributions are invited across a broad set of topics reflecting current sector priorities:

• Sustainability and circular approaches in the textile industry

• Advanced textile materials and structural solutions

• Smart and intelligent textiles

• Digital technologies and artificial intelligence in textiles

• Apparel and textile products, including performance, comfort and quality

• Automation and smart manufacturing in the textile industry

A comprehensive overview of topics is available on the conference website.

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit original contributions aligned with the conference themes. Key dates are as follows:

• Abstract submission: 1 June 2026

• Full paper submission: 15 August 2026

• Acceptance notification: 1 September 2026

• Camera-ready submission: 20 September 2026

Early engagement is advisable given the interdisciplinary scope and expected interest.

Further details on submission procedures, registration, and the full conference programme can be found on the official website:
https://www.tfzr.uns.ac.rs/texnova/index.php

For direct enquiries: texnova@tfzr.rs