Syxis is proud to announce its participation in the Textile ETP Annual Conference 2026, taking place in Amsterdam on May 26-27. As an active member of the platform, Syxis will contribute to the discussion on the digital transformation of the European textile ecosystem through a dedicated speech by our COO, Dena Arabsolgar.
Digital Solutions for SMEs & Independent Creators
Syxis will join the session:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 14:00 – 15:15
Digital Solutions for SMEs & Independent Creators
During the session, Dena Arabsolgar will explore the role of data spaces in the textile sector, focusing not only on what they are, but on why they matter for the future of the industry.
As the textile ecosystem moves towards circularity, sustainability and transparency, collaboration across the value chain becomes essential. Materials, ideas, designs, production information, experiences, waste streams and data can no longer remain isolated. Sharing knowledge and creating trusted digital environments are key steps towards building a more connected and resilient textile industry.
Data Sharing as a Driver for Circularity
The transition to a circular textile economy requires more than technology alone. It requires engagement, trust and a shared mindset among all actors involved — from SMEs and manufacturers to designers, creators and consumers.
Syxis strongly believes that digital solutions can become concrete enablers of sustainability when they support collaboration and community building within the supply chain. Data spaces offer the opportunity to improve interoperability, traceability and communication, helping organisations work together more effectively while generating value for the entire ecosystem.
The discussion will highlight how digital transformation should always go hand in hand with people transformation: technology is only impactful when communities are ready to collaborate around it.
Bringing Research and Innovation into Practice
As part of the presentation, Syxis will also showcase SM4RTENANCE as a practical example of how digital innovation can support industrial ecosystems, including a pilot application in the textile sector.
The project demonstrates how data-driven approaches, predictive maintenance and smart industrial collaboration can contribute to more efficient and sustainable production processes, while strengthening cooperation between stakeholders.
Meet Syxis in Amsterdam
The Textile ETP Annual Conference 2026 will be an important opportunity to exchange ideas, discover emerging digital solutions and discuss the future of sustainability and innovation in the European textile industry.
Syxis looks forward to meeting fellow researchers, innovators, SMEs, creators and industry stakeholders in Amsterdam to continue the conversation on how collaboration, data sharing and community engagement can drive meaningful transformation across the textile value chain.