Opening speech of the conference, in which academicians from Marmara University Faculty of Technology and academicians and entrepreneurs from 20 countries participated, was delivered by Marmara University Rector Prof. Mehmet Akalın PhD. The theme of this conference, having moderated by Akalın, was determined as "The Evolution of Technical Textiles". Speakers, participating in the conference, gave information about technical textiles.The latest developments in textile and clothing, innovation and business union were the topics and the conference brought together the researchers, managers and technology.