FORWARD - a program where meet research, education and science: (i)16th ETN conference (registration required www.etn-net.org), lead by experimental workshops in smart textile and high-tech field, and (ii) International students exhibition, dedicated to 70th anniversary of professional textile teaching in Lithuania. Exhibition REWIND INTO THE FUTURE - an experimental aspect is very important to this exhibition, which attempts to reveal the most recent advances in high technology and smart textile. The exhibition curated by an international team presents the newest discoveries of science and contemporary art using innovative technologies related to textile. Discussions and seminars for artists and visitors lead by professionals of this field with an aim to initiate new collaborations.