Alexandra Vilela will take part in iTechStyle Summit 2025

The president of COMPETE 2030, Alexandra Vilela, will take part in the 7th International Textile and Clothing Conference, which CITEVE will be holding from 26 to 28 May at Alfândega do Porto, on the theme of ‘Threads of Innovation: Shaping a Smarter, Sustainable and Transparent Textile Industry’.

The event, also known as iTechStyle Summit 2025, is already a landmark in the calendar of major international conferences in the sector and, in this edition, it is moving to a new stage to continue bringing together industry leaders, technology suppliers, researchers, clusters and various players from areas such as the automobile sector, health or defence, among others, which intersect with the textile universe.

The conference, organised by CITEVE, will focus on the trends that are shaping an increasingly intelligent, sustainable and transparent industry. Innovations supported by artificial intelligence, bio-based textile solutions, the advance of digitalisation, new recycling approaches and the development of advanced materials are some of the topics that will be debated. Regulatory challenges, eco-design, eco-engineering and digital product creation will also be the focus of a series of sessions aimed at clarifying the impact and adoption of these areas in the sector.

The iTechStyle Summit 2025 once again establishes itself as a key platform for dialogue on the technological evolution of the textile and clothing sector, fostering knowledge sharing and the creation of collaborative networks among the various stakeholders involved. The organisers highlight the importance of discussing possible pathways to make the industry more efficient and responsive to current demands, where sustainability and transparency stand out as crucial factors for success.

The seventh edition therefore promises to offer a global and up-to-date overview of innovative ideas, the latest technologies, market strategies and opportunities that can leverage the sector’s growth and transformation. Those interested in learning more about the challenges and future scenarios for textiles and clothing are invited to join CITEVE and all the participants for three days of discovery and discussion about the new directions of this constantly evolving industry.