Dornbirn-GFC 2020, scheduled for September this year, was postponed to 2021 as part of coronavirus measures.
Following the cancellation of Dornbirn-GFC 2020, officials made the following statements:
“This decision was very difficult for us and we regret it very much.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 there will be no possibility to conduct the congress in its usual form this year. The travel restrictions and the extraordinary economic situation complicate the planning of events. The health aspect and the safety of our visitors are in the foreground of our decision.
Dornbirn-GFC 2020 – Webinar Week
As an alternative we will offer some lectures and discussions in the form of webinars.
From 16 – 18 September 2020 with a focus on the following topics:
- Opening with keynote on “Green Deal – Implications for the textile Industry“ and the awarding of the”Paul Schlack/Wilhelm Albrecht Prize“.
- Lectures and discussions on the topics: “Leading Polymer Recycling Technologies“, “Smart, integrated, digitale textile production chain“, “Lessons learned from packaging – EPR schemes for Textiles“ and “Circular Economy“.
Further we are planning lectures and discussions on the burning issue on “PPE Production – a challenge for the industry.“
In next year the Dornbirn-GFC will take place from 15th till 17th of September 2021.