About

Weaving a perfect fit between past and present, Lille, France, will be the venue for the 94th IWTO Congress, 20-22 May, 2025. This historic city, steeped in a rich textile history, will provide a fitting backdrop for wool industry leaders and enthusiasts to gather.


Working group and committee meetings take place 19 May. On Friday May 23rd there will be an optional industry visit to Paris.


Our venue is the Palais de la Bourse, one of the landmarks of Lille’s city centre.


Accommodation options are now available and can be booked until January 2025. Limited space and first-come, first-served. Find all options in the Event Information tab.

5
Days
0
Speakers
34
Sessions
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Program

Stages
Main Stage - Le Palais de la Bourse

09:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

16:00

17:00

18:00

19:00

20:00

21:00

22:00

Executive Committee Meeting

09:00 - 12:00

Lunch

12:30 - 13:30

Sustainable Practices Working Group

13:30 - 14:30

Product Wellness Working Group

14:45 - 15:15

Wool Trade Biosecurity Working Group

15:15 - 15:45

Wool Sheep Welfare Working Group

15:45 - 16:15

Wool Interiors Working Group

16:15 - 16:45

Heads of Delegation Meeting

17:00 - 18:00

Welcome Reception

18:30 - 19:30
Young Professionals

09:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

16:00

17:00

18:00

19:00

20:00

21:00

22:00

Young Professionals Pre-Event Meeting

12:00 - 13:00

Young Professionals Dinner

19:30 - 22:00
Parallel Meetings

09:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

16:00

17:00

18:00

19:00

20:00

21:00

22:00

C&S Steeting Committee

15:00 - 15:30

Contact information

Event date:
19. May - 23. May, 2025
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