Throughout the year, three Round Table meetings were organised with representatives of the textile industry, creating an open and constructive platform for exchanging perspectives, sharing experiences, and jointly addressing key challenges and opportunities related to the circular economy, innovation, and the future of the textile sector.

The pre-Christmas timing allowed for a meaningful summary of the discussions, the identification of shared priorities, and the strengthening of cooperation between academia, industry, and public stakeholders. The insights and conclusions gathered during these meetings will directly inform the next steps of the AIdesignTEX project and support the development of solutions that are both research-driven and industry-relevant.

We sincerely thank all participants for their engagement, openness, and valuable contributions, and we look forward to continuing this dialogue in the coming year.

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