Econogy Talk
Sustainability: Synergizing Technology, Design, and Business for Sustainable Technical Textiles
Taking place in the Econogy Talks seminar area, the forum will address the dual challenges of environmental protection and technological innovation, and outline how manufacturers need to adapt production methods to suit transformation requirements for the sector. Speakers will use insights and practical case studies to show how the integration of technology and design, and innovative business models, can drive the sector towards a greener future.
Date: 4 September 2025
Time: 13:30 – 16:00
Venue: Econogy Talks (W5–F20)
Language: Chinese and English (simultaneous Chinese and English interpreting will be provided)
Convenor & Moderator: Dr Guoxiang Yuan, Graduate Supervisor of Donghua University and Research Fellow of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Three sections with different topics:
1. Reinventing Fashion from the Ground Up: Textiles, Sustainability, and Strategic Partnerships
Guest speaker: Mr Dominique Simard, Founder & CEO of Rethink Fashion and Adjunct Professor Sustainability Business of SKEMA Business School
2. 3M Innovation Empowers the Sustainable Development of the Textile Industry
Guest speaker: Ms Jackie Liu, Business Leader of the Apparel & Textile Materials Division of Consumer Business Group of 3M China Limited
3. Sustainable Textile Design and Innovation in the Textile Industry
Guest speaker: Mr Kinor Jiang, Professor of School of Fashion and Textiles of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Sustainability: Econogy Tour
An insightful tour of exhibitors who have passed the Econogy Check, a stringent third-party audit that certifies exhibitors who meet green standards. Guided by sustainability expert Mr Karl Borgschulze, the tour will shine a spotlight on the global companies making positive environmental impacts through innovative product design, production processes, or supply chain management. Combining ‘ecology’ and ‘economy’, Messe Frankfurt’s innovative ‘Texpertise Econogy’ initiative promotes a greener, business-friendly future for the textile industry.
Date: 4 September 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Venue: Econogy Talks (W5–F20)
Speakers: Mr Karl Borgschulze, Managing Director of Consulting Service International Ltd
Language: English (simultaneous Chinese interpreting will be provided)