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PERFORMANCE DAYS, Munich

Expert Talks

Wednesday 29th October 2025

10:25 - 11:25 CET

Alexa Dehmel will deliver a deep-dive into the most exciting innovations and forward-looking developments across all PERFORMANCE DAYS Forum areas: Trend Forum, Innovation Forum, Wool Forum, and Footwear Forum.

Drawing from the review of more than 2,000 cutting-edge materials, the expert jury has once again uncovered pioneering breakthroughs that are reshaping the future of performance textiles. In this exclusive session, Alexa will reveal the key trends, spotlight the most game-changing advancements, and share strategic insights into the fabrics and technologies driving the next generation of functional design.

A must-attend for designers, product developers, and industry leaders who want to anticipate change, accelerate innovation, and stay at the forefront of textile evolution.

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 & Strategist for Sportswear, Functional Textiles & Future Concepts for the Textile Industry — trusted by 60+ global brands. She is known for her agile mindset, visionary thinking, and deep expertise in translating concepts for all global markets.

With over 20 years of experience across the fashion, performance and outdoor apparel industry, Alexa leads a purpose-driven design consultancy that empowers brands to innovate responsibly and perform exceptionally. Her work bridges the gap between future-relevant product design, material intelligence, and strategic transformation.

As Head Judge and Functional Fabric Curator, she has shaped the TREND FORUM and all other Forum Areas at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich, FUNCTIONAL FABRIC FAIR powered by Performance Days in Portland & New York, and FUNCTIONAL TEXTILES by Performance Days in Shanghai for more than 16 years. Through her podcast “Designing the Future: Textiles & Transformation Talks – Alexa inquires”, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS, Alexa opens the dialogue with global thought leaders, uncovering breakthroughs that move the textile industry toward a regenerative and prosperous future.

From concept to global impact — Alexa Dehmel stands for Future Responsible Design & Consulting, driven by style, excellence, substance, and visionary purpose.

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