As the global textile industry rapidly shifts toward green, low- carbon, smart manufacturing, and circular economy models, the 2026 International Conference on Textile Standards and Technological Innovation & the 19th Symposium and Graduate Forum on Advanced Textile and Apparel Technology will be held in Shanghai, China, on November 17–19, 2026.

With a focus on international textile standards and emerging technologies, the conference will gather leading experts, academics, industry elites, and young scholars from trade associations, universities, research institutes, and top corporations worldwide. The conference will offer a premier forum for scholarly exchange and industry- academia collaboration, addressing frontier research and transformative trends, and fostering the development of new- quality productive forces in textiles.

With the theme “Standards-driven, Technology-enabled, Green Smart Manufacturing,” the conference will focus on key technological innovations and the development of standard systems across the textile industry chain. A series of thematic sub- forums will be organized, covering the following areas: low‑water/waterless dyeing, smart textile materials, AI industrial applications, fiber membrane innovation, waste textile recycling, international standard development, fashion technology, inorganic fiber composite materials, and intelligent equipment testing.

Through keynote speeches, sub‑forum presentations, and other interactive sessions, the conference will provide a platform for in‑depth discussion and exchange among all participants. Graduate Forum will be held during the conference, offering young scholars a stage to present their research, exchange ideas, and inspire innovation on cutting‑edge scientific topics.

The conference aims to promote interdisciplinary integration in the fields of textiles and apparel, strengthen communication and collaboration among experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs, and further enhance academic exchanges and industry ‑ university ‑ research cooperation.

An open call for papers will be issued. We cordially invite colleagues from all sectors to join us at this grand event, to discuss the future of textile science and technology, and to jointly pursue high‑ quality industrial development.