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Forum Insights Spring/ Summer 2028

PERFORMANCE DAYS, Munich

Expert Talks

Wednesday 18th March 2026

10:25 - 11:10 CET

Alexa Dehmel takes you on a fast-paced material hero’s journey through the PERFORMANCE DAYS Forum universe,  from the first “call to adventure” in the Trend Forum, into real-world breakthroughs in the Innovation Forum, through nature’s high-performance intelligence in the Wool Forum, and finally into the next frontier of movement in the Footwear Forum, distilling her most important seasonal highlights and takeaways.

Drawing from the review of 2,000+ cutting-edge materials, the expert jury has uncovered bold advancements actively reshaping performance textiles. In this exclusive session, Alexa spotlights the most game-changing innovations, decodes the signals behind them, and translates them into clear, strategic direction for product and brand leadership.

A must-attend for designers, product developers, and industry leaders ready to anticipate change, accelerate innovation, and build truly future-proof performance.

About the orator

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Alexa Dehmel

CONSULTING & DESIGN

Performance Apparel Design & Functional Material Advisory | Innovation & Sustainability | Functional Fabric Curator | Guest Lecturer | Freelance Journalist| Podcaster

Alexa Dehmel is an international Designer and Strategic Advisor for luxury & performance sportswear, functional textiles and Future Concepts for the Textile Industry,  trusted by 60+ global brands. With 25+ years across sportswear, outdoor and performance markets, she transforms material innovation into market leadership, responsible design and measurable value creation, working across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

For 17+ years, she serves as Head Judge of bi-annual Forum jurys and Functional Fabric Curator, curating the TREND FORUM and Forum Areas, delivering Forum Insights on stage at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich, the FUNCTIONAL FABRIC FAIR powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS (Portland, New York, Orlando) and FUNCTIONAL TEXTILES by Performance Days in Shanghai.

Deeply rooted in Europe and globally connected, she translates international market insight into strategic value and bridges brands with relevant sourcing ecosystems.

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