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28 & 29 September 2023
Hybrid-Event
Welcome to
Natural Fibre Connect 2023
Join the Alpaca, Cashmere, Mohair, and Wool industries for a hybrid event filled with presentations, panel discussions, and workshops on the key topics concerning the animal fibre textile industries. The online and in-person event takes place on 28-29 September 2023 in Biella, Italy. Additional workshops and mill visits in and around Biella will be available beforehand as well.Â
In-Person Conference in Biella, Italy
Actively participate and connect with others at the in-person main conference Natural Fibre Connect 2023 hosted in Biellay, Italy - the center for manufacturing precious animal fibres. Visit various mills, listen to live speakers and participate in workshops and panel discussions while also enjoying the beautiful surroundings, food, and drink of Northern Italy.
Online Conference
Join Natural Fibre Connect from the comfort of your home and listen to all live sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. Network with other online participants, visit the online exhibition hall and ask questions. Presentations will be translated into Spanish, Chinese, and Mongolian. Did you miss a session? No problem, all recordings will be available afterwards online as well.
Speakers
More speakers to be added shortly
Tone Skårdal Tobiasson
Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion
Anna Heaton
Textile Exchange
Schedule
25-27 September 2023
Pre-Conference Programme
Mill Visits – Workshops – Site seeing
In-person only
28-29 September 2023
NFC Conference
Presentations – Panel Discussions – Breakout Sessions
In-person and Online
Events & Formats
Full Plenary Sessions
Listen to interesting speakers talk about the key issues and trends relevant to all animal fibre industries.
Round Table Summit
Join Textile Exchanges Animal Fibre Round Table Summit and give your input.
Standards Meetings
Actively engage with the standards owners of the RWS, RMS, SFA and ZDHC.
Knowledge Workshops
Join the topics you are particularly interested in on topics such as finance, traceability or digitisation.
Sponsor Exhibition Hall
Connect with industry leaders and get to know their offerings in the in-person and virtual exhibition hall.
Topics Discussed
Host Organisations
Sponsors & Partners
Become a NFC 2023 Sponsor and benefit!
Find out more about our Sponsorship packages and add-ons.
Looking back at 2022
2023 Natural Fibre Connect
