Innovation Forum Insights

PERFORMANCE DAYS, Munich

Innovation Area

Wednesday 29th October 2025

12:30 - 13:30 CET

Enjoy a profound introduction of the "INNOVATION FORUM” by the view of Alexa Dehmel, performance sports clothing & sportswear design expert for over 20 years and a key contributor to the Trend Forum since its establishment. Together with Regina Goller, Head Material Strategy and Future Trends and Anna Schuster, Sustainability Manager, they will guide you through a curated selection of groundbreaking, unseen innovations, highlighting their relevance for the performance textile industry. This exclusive tour will feature expert insights from leading invited innovators and showcase cutting-edge developments in adaptive materials, biodegradable textiles, sustainable fibres, and high-performance fabrics. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the future of functional textiles and gain valuable insights from industry pioneers.

About the orators

Portrait of Alexa Dehmel

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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Regina Goller

PERFORMANCE DAYS

Head of Material Strategy and Future Trends

As a textile engineer, Regina  brings over 30 years of experience in the textile industry. She has held leading positions at renowned brands such as Adidas, Puma, Odlo, Intersport, and most recently Jack Wolfskin, where she worked finally as Director Material management. In her roles, she acquired extensive knowledge in the development and sourcing of performance materials and innovations. In her role as Head of Material Strategy & Future Trends at Performance Days, Regina strategically advances the development of innovative and sustainable materials, identify global trends, and work with industry partners, institutes, and universities to create forward-thinking solutions for the textile sector.

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