Heimtextil kicks off with over 2,800 exhibitors and a panel discussion on AI in design and textile product development Frankfurt am Main,9 January 2024.With over 2,800 exhibitors from 60 countries and a 95-percent level of inte rnationality,this year’s Heimtextil continues to grow.At a panel discussion during the opening press conference,the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles put the spotlight on the significance of artificial intelligence (AI).How is AI speeding up the design process?Which tried and tested process have already been introduced in the home textiles sector?What measures are necessary to prevent copyright infringements?Experts discussed a variety of ideas and solutions-from tool combinations to integration in corporate guidelines.