From December 23rd to 24th, the Textile Clean Technology and Sustainable Development (TCTS2024) academic conference was successfully held in the multi-purpose hall of the Textile Building at Qingdao University. Co-sponsored by Qingdao University and the Textile Bioengineering and Information Society (TBIS), the event was hosted by the School of Textiles and Clothing and the Provincial and Ministry Collaborative Innovation Centre for Eco-Textiles at Qingdao University.

The conference brought together over 180 experts and scholars from more than ten countries and regions, including the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Japan, France, and others. Discussions centred on core topics such as clean production technology, development strategies, green material applications, and low-carbon circular economies, fostering collaboration and innovation to promote the sustainable transformation of the fashion and textile industry.

Keynote speakers included distinguished figures from across the globe:

· Henry Yi Li, President of TBIS

· António Braz Costa, Managing Director of the Centre for Textile Technology and Clothing (CETC), Portugal

· Heike Illing-Günther, Managing Director of the Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI), Germany

· Thomas Stegmaier, Germany

· Rong Yin, North Carolina State University, USA

· Bing-Qing Wei, Professor at the University of Delaware, USA

· Seung Kook An, Pusan National University, South Korea

· Xian-Yi Zeng, Professor at Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Technologie des Textiles, France

· Kyoung Ok Kim, Associate Professor at Shinshu University, Japan

These and other leading experts delivered insightful presentations, sharing the latest advancements in clean technology and sustainable practices for the textile industry.

The conference encompassed a range of disciplines, including textile engineering, materials science, environmental science, and chemical engineering. In-depth discussions addressed cleaner production technologies, sustainable development strategies, green material applications, and circular economy models. By presenting cutting-edge research and industry developments, participants provided actionable insights and solutions to accelerate the green transformation of the textile industry.

Looking Ahead: Qingdao University's Commitment to Sustainability

Building on the success of TCTS2024, the School of Textiles and Clothing at Qingdao University is committed to furthering its role as a leader in the textile industry's green transformation. Future initiatives will include:

· Advancing industry-leading research and innovation.

· Strengthening talent development systems and fostering industry-education integration.

· Enhancing platforms for international academic exchange and collaboration.

· Promoting open dialogue between Chinese and global scholars.

· Establishing a stronger international reputation and academic clusters around “textile +” themes.

These efforts ensure that Qingdao University is pivotal in driving sustainable development and innovation in the global textile industry.

Representatives from Qingdao University’s Science and Technology Department, Discipline Construction Office, and International Exchange and Cooperation Office attended the conference, further underlining the university’s commitment to fostering academic exchange and collaboration.

Source: College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University
Edited by: TBIS Editorial Team