CLOTEX-HUB JOINED THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "SYNERGY OF SCIENCE AND BUSINESS 2026"

Representatives of the CLOTEX-HUB project took part in the III International Scientific and Practical Conference "Synergy of Science and Business 2026", which brought together scientists, entrepreneurs and experts to discuss current challenges and prospects for the development of modern industry. The participants paid particular attention to the issues of digitalization, innovation and effective interaction of science with business.

The conference presented a number of informative reports reflecting current trends in the development of light industry. In particular, the director of PE "MAXsport" Dmytro Kovalchuk spoke on the topic "Digitalization of small business as a strategic tool for overcoming overproduction and ensuring sustainable development of light industry." In his report, he focused on the practical aspects of implementing digital solutions in the activities of small businesses and their role in increasing competitiveness.

Cluster Manager of the NGO "IT Cluster of Khmelnytskyi City" Tetyana Askerova presented a report "Digital Innovations in the Clothing Industry: Developments of the EDIH CLOTEX-HUB Project". She shared the results of the project, in particular the implementation of innovative approaches, digital tools, and support for enterprises in transformation processes.

The experience of digital transformation of light industry enterprises was shared by Halyna Shvets, cluster manager of the Podillia Fashion Cluster NGO, in her report "Digital Transformation of Clothing Production within the Podillia Fashion Cluster." The key results of the implementation of modern technologies and their impact on the development of the industry were highlighted.

Participation CLOTEX-HUB in the conference was an important step in establishing cooperation between the scientific community and business, as well as in popularizing digital solutions for light industry. Such events create a platform for exchanging experience, generating new ideas, and forming joint initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of the industry in Ukraine.