PRESS RELEASE
From geotextiles to artificial intelligence, from sustainability and circularity to art and jewelry,
research and development of new solutions for the textiles of tomorrow, as well as case histories of
those who have implemented digitalization or a different approach to chemical management within
their companies. The range of topics covered in the “Dialoghi di Confronto” of the 66th edition of
Filo couldn’t be broader.
The “Dialoghi di Confronto” have become a regular feature of the two-day Filo event, eagerly
anticipated by industry professionals. These short talks, led by experts and leading figures in the
textile industry, provide a unique opportunity for debate, interaction, and discussion on highly
topical issues for the textile industry, such as sustainable production, cutting-edge technologies, and
responsible innovation in the textile world.
To go into detail about Filo66’s “Dialoghi di Confronto”, four talks are scheduled for the first day of
the fair, that is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
“Dialoghi di Confronto” start at 2:00 pm with C.L.A.S.S. “What is the integrated quality – and
who shapes it” ? From the Value Chain to a New Generation of Textiles
Speakers: Giusy Bettoni – Ceo & Founder of C.L.A.S.S. & InsideOut ; Carlo Covini, Project
Manager Marketing Textiles Lenzing AG / TENCEL™ ; Manuela Gaslini, Sales Manager Filatura
Astro; Francesco Ferraris, Managing Director Finissaggio e Tintoria Ferraris; Giovanni Maria Conti
– Professor of the Design Department at Politecnico di Milano & InsideOut Ambassador – Value
of Ingredients
It continues at 2:30 pm with “Weaving Value: Stories of Collaborations that Strengthen the
Supply Chain.” Speakers: Dario Casalini, President of Slow Fiber; Marco Bardelle, Co-Founder of
MagnoLab; moderator: Laura Ricardi, Head of Press Office, Unione Industriale Biellese.
At 3:00 pm, the focus will be on “Beyond the Thread: New Visions Between Industry, Design, and
Jewelry.” Speakers: Olga Pirazzi, Head of the Fashion Office at Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto;
Lucilla Giovanninetti, Professor at Accademia Unidee and Designer, Max Massia, from Antica
Fabbrica Passamaneria Massia Vittorio, and Claudia Nesi, designer at OH CARLA brand.
At 3:30 pm, the day of discussions concludes with “MINI (BMW Group Italia) supports change: biodegradable geotextiles in Val Senales and circularity.” Speakers: Giovanni Marchi, Marchi and Fildi CEO; Massimiliano Marin, SAFE, Head of Textile Development and Strategy; Carlo Covini, Textile Manager Italy and Switzerland – LENZING Italy.
Four “Dialoghi di Confronto” are also scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
At 10:00 am, “Research and Production Meet: T.C.P. Engineering and T.C.P. Production for the Textiles of Tomorrow” will take the stage. Speakers: Alberto Pezzin, CEO of T.C.P. Production srl; Mirco Giansetti, CEO of T.C.P. Engineering srl.
At 10:30 am, “Supplier to Zero V2: From Pilot to Practice”. Speakers: Francesca Rulli, Co-Founder and CEO of Ympact Società Benefit; Fabio Tanadini, UL Solutions RSPP, Project Coordinator; Iman Kallam, Senior Sector Associate – Suppliers; moderator: Elisa Gavazza, ZDHC Sector Lead – Solution Provider
At 11:00 am, “Weaving the Future: AI at the Service of the Textile Company”. Speakers: Gianluca Giovanardi, CEO of Inoma; Mark Comerro, CTO of Botchi. Moderator: Davide Furfaro, Educational Manager ITS TAM Biella.
Finally, at 11:30 am, “TENCEL™: A diversified product portfolio: from the softness of TENCEL™ Modal fibers to natural imperfections.” Speaker: Carlo Covini, Textile Manager Italy and Switzerland – LENZING Italy.
The 66th edition of Filo takes place on 15 and 16 September 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho – Hall 24.
Biella, September 9, 2026
Press&Communication Office
EA Team Elena Aravecchia
Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano
Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865

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