Freiberg Leather Days 2026 open call for papers
The organisers of the Freiberg Leather Days have opened the call for papers for the 14th edition of the conference, which will take place on July 1–2, in Münster.
Following the 13th Freiberg Leather Days, which attracted around 180 participants and nearly 30 speakers, the event will again focus on the interaction between tradition and innovation in the tanning and leather industry.
As co-organisers, FILK Freiberg and VGCT are inviting industry representatives, researchers and related disciplines to contribute to the programme.
The call for papers seeks presentations with a clear application focus, as well as innovation and transfer potential. Suggested topics include new and alternative technologies for leather production, advances in characterisation and analysis, sustainable raw materials and tannery processes, innovative processing technologies, automation and digitalisation, trends in user industries, and the role of traditional tanneries in the context of Industry 4.0.
The submission deadline for abstracts is March 15.
Alongside the technical programme, the event will include networking activities, including a pedal boat rally on Lake Aasee and an evening event at Restaurant A2 on the lakeside.
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