TSG Live Event at MagnoLab: The Textile Sector Today
Textile Solutions Group (TSG) will host an industry event at Magnolab in Biella, bringing together leading voices from across the textile sector to discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global industry.
The event will focus on how textile companies can navigate increasing complexity, including sustainability requirements, market volatility, and evolving consumer expectations, while identifying new opportunities for growth and innovation.
About the Event
This live session will gather executives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to share insights and perspectives on the future of the textile sector.
Hosted within the Magnolab innovation ecosystem, the event reflects TSG’s commitment to fostering collaboration between technology providers and textile manufacturers, supporting practical and industry-relevant innovation.
The discussion will explore international market dynamics, operational challenges, and strategic opportunities across the textile value chain.
The event will feature contributions from industry leaders including:
- Paolo Torello-Viera (President, Scabal Americas Tailoring)
- Stefan Schmidt (Director, IVGT – German Textile Industry Association)
- Stefano Verzoletto (Entrepreneur, Verzoletto Group – Filivivi)
- Felice Piacenza (Head of Heritage & Special Projects, Gruppo Piacenza)
- Giovanni Valli (President of the Strategic Committee, BBV Group)
- Sedef Uncu Aki (Consultant and Textile Researcher, Turkey)
Agenda Overview
The session will be moderated and introduced by Textile Solutions Group representatives.
The program includes:
- Industry overview and key global trends
- Panel discussion with invited speakers
- Open discussion and exchange of perspectives
From 14:00 onward, participants will have the opportunity to schedule 1:1 meetings and join an optional guided tour of the Magnolab facility.
Why Attend
This event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and peers in a focused, collaborative setting.
Participants will gain insights into:
- Global textile industry trends and market dynamics
- Key challenges affecting production, sourcing, and sustainability
- Strategic opportunities for growth and innovation
- Perspectives from leading companies and industry associations
Event Recap
On May 20, 2026, Textile Solutions Group hosted a live industry event at MagnoLab in Biella, bringing together textile industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector.
The session featured contributions from invited speakers including Paolo Torello-Viera (Scabal Americas Tailoring), Stefan Schmidt (IVGT), Stefano Verzoletto (Verzoletto Group), Felice Piacenza (Gruppo Piacenza), Giovanni Valli (BBV Group), and Sedef Uncu Aki. Topics covered international market dynamics, sustainability, operational complexity, and strategic opportunities across the textile value chain.
The event reflected TSG’s commitment to fostering direct dialogue between technology providers, manufacturers, and industry associations — built on the conviction that the future of textiles is shaped through collaboration.
