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Registration Open (Room Level 2 Hall B/C Lobby)

17 Oct 18
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Stop by to pick up your name badge or register onsite. More...

Awards Breakfast and Presentation (Level 3 Room 309/310)

17 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Celebrate innovation in our industry at an exclusive breakfast reception where you can meet and network with this year’s award winners. More...

Open Meeting: Equipment / EQP (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

17 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Show Floor Open (Room Level 2 Halls A-D)

17 Oct 18
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IFAI Expo and CAMX Show Floor is open. More...

Deconstruction of Solar Wearable (Room Booth A2535)

17 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Colin Touhey
Lead by e-textiles experts, these sessions show how the end-user experience is delivered through the deconstruction of various e-textiles currently... More...

Fabric Structures Student Design Competition Winner (Room Booth 1755)

17 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Student Winner
Support and be inspired by the future of the industry – the Fabric Structures Association (FSA) sponsors a competition that challenges students in ... More...

Open Meeting: Military / MIL (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

17 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Update on New Industry Standards for E-Textiles (Room Booth A2214)

17 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Chris Jorgensen
IPC-CFX is a standard developed by and for the electronics manufacturing industry to form the foundation/backbone of Industry 4.0 Applications. IPC... More...

Job Shop Workflow for Smaller Shops: Shorten Your Lead Times (Room Booth 621)

17 Oct 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection, Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Torey Heinz
What does it take to shorten your lead times? From production to projects, the key to reducing your lead times is streamlining your workflow. This ... More...

Deconstruction of Solar Industrial (Room Booth A2535)

17 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Colin Touhey
Lead by e-textiles experts, these sessions show how the end-user experience is delivered through the deconstruction of various e-textiles currently... More...

Development of Double Wall Fabric CANCELLED (Room Booth A2214)

17 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Martin Denney
Double Wall fabric technology has enabled new market opportunities for lightweight, inflatable products that are easy to transport yet rigid and di... More...

Intro to Testing Seminar (Room A3036)

17 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dr. Emiel DenHartog
Regardless of your place in the supply chain, you need to know how your textile product will perform for your customer. This seminar will teach the... More...

Open Meeting: U.S. Fabrics / USIFI (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

17 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles

A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Shade Sail Clinic (Room Booth 1755)

17 Oct 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Brydon Roe
The Do’s and don’ts of shade sails, from structure to flying sails. Attend this session and you will gain a better understanding of material choice... More...

Demo Booth: Manufacturing for Good (Room Booth 401)

17 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Stop by and cheer on the IFAI member companies who have donated materials and manufacturing expertise to make duffle bags for individuals who are s... More...

Scissors 101 (Room Booth 621)

17 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Kalen Caplen
General Scissors Overview: 1. Choosing the right scissors for the right job. 2. The importance of having a sharp pair of scissors and maintaining ... More...

Open Meeting: Geosynthetics / GMA (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

17 Oct 18
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Saving Energy Through Advanced Textile Technology: A Retrospective of ARPA-E's Delta Program (Room Booth A2214)

17 Oct 18
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): James Zahler
ARPA-E’s “Delivering Efficient Local Thermal Amenities” (DELTA) program seeks to develop thermal management systems to expand the temperature range... More...

Using Technology to Improve the Bottom Line (Room Booth 1755)

17 Oct 18
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Mark Stiver
Fabrication technology is constantly evolving to improve user experience, help users visualize projects before installation, and increase operating... More...

5 Strategies to Market Your Business CANCELLED (Room Booth 621)

17 Oct 18
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Judy Jessen
What key marketing strategies should you should focus on? What will gain you more customers? Increase your sales? What’s the best ROI? We&rsq... More...

E-Textiles Discussion: Solar Energy (Room A2535)

17 Oct 18
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Colin Touhey
Open forum discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts. More...

Artificial Intelligence for the Fashion Industry (Room Booth A2214)

17 Oct 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

Speaker(s): Leanne Luce
The fashion industry is undergoing massive change because of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This presentation walks through the ways in which AI is ... More...

Creating a New Performance Fabric Category: Stormproof/Breathable (Room Booth 1755)

17 Oct 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Advanced Textiles, Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Frank Keohan
Current outdoorwear fabrics run the performance gamut from no rain protection to rain resistant to fully waterproof. How can you combine the breat... More...

Open Meeting: Makers (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

17 Oct 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Testing Q&A: Aerospace (Room A3036)

17 Oct 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Dr. Jan Beringer
Question and answer time about specific testing topics. More...

E-Textiles Discussion: Medical (Room Booth A2535)

17 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chris Semonelli
Open forum discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts. More...

Job Shop Workflow for Smaller Shops; Some Quick Wins You Can Implement Tomorrow (Room Booth 621)

17 Oct 18
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection, Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Torey Heinz
Streamlining your workflow will not only increase your bottom line, but it will also simplify your life. This session will cover some tools and tec... More...

Commercial Shade (Room Booth 1755)

17 Oct 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Margueritte Ramos
A look at the shade related issues and products for the commercial industry. More...

Opening Meeting: Tarp / TA (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

17 Oct 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Testing Q&A: Wet Processing and Surface Modification (Room Booth A3036)

17 Oct 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Jeff Kraus
Question and answer time about specific testing topics. More...

Thread Industry Innovations: Improvements Through Technology (Room Booth A2214)

17 Oct 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Jacob Blackburn
Companies that do not innovate, generally do not succeed. We will examine process and product innovations in the marketplace today and discuss the ... More...

E-Textiles Discussion: Smart Clothing (Room Booth A2535)

17 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Matt Kolmes
Open forum discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts. More...

Government Relations Update; Trade, Tariffs, and Military Procurement (Room Booth 621)

17 Oct 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Lloyd Wood ; Sara Beatty
USIFI and NFI advocate for our legislative and regulatory needs. Hear a recap of their activities in Washington on policy items of interest and gai... More...

Open Meeting: Japan (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

17 Oct 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Retractable Sun Control System Integration Into Sustainable Design (Room Booth 1755)

17 Oct 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Matthew Neri
This course provides an overview of exterior retractable shading systems, including the components, finishes, design, and, specification considerat... More...

Testing Q&A: Clothing Comfort and Physiology (Room Booth A3036)

17 Oct 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dr. Emiel DenHartog
Question and answer time about specific testing topics. More...

Ways to Generate E-Textiles Ideas – SPEEDSTORMING & PROTO-KNITTING (Room Booth A2214)

17 Oct 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Stephanie Rodgers
During this campfire session: Spead-storming - a newer technique designed to inspire transdisciplinary thoughts into mindful new ideas will be dis... More...

Data-Driven Procurement & Consulting (Room Booth 621)

17 Oct 18
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Drew Pangborn
Join us for an illuminating presentation about the latest member benefit from IFAI. In “Data-Driven Procurement & Consulting”, we’ll go into an in-... More...

E-Textiles Discussion: Military (Room Booth A2535)

17 Oct 18
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Anjali Khemani ; Birgit Leitner
Open forum discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts. More...

Add Cable-Slide Shade Systems to Your List of Custom Product Offerings (Room Booth 1755)

17 Oct 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Shade and Weather Protection

Speaker(s): Tim Kellogg
Are your customers asking for shade and you would like an alternative to a shade sail or a retractable awning? Consider a cable-slide shade, especi... More...

Nonwovens in Industrial Fabrics (Room Booth A2214)

17 Oct 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dave Nelson
Today’s nonwovens fabrics are highly engineered and versatile materials which, in many cases, are a perfect solution for a multitude of industrial ... More...

Open Meeting: Fabrics / NFI (Room IFAI Hub Booth 1143)

17 Oct 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
A forum for members and non-members of IFAI and its Divisions to discuss the program activity and industry impact of each Division, swap ideas rega... More...

Testing Q&A: Nonwoven Materials and Processing (Room A3036)

17 Oct 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Behnam Pourdeyhimi
Question and answer time about specific testing topics. More...

E-Textiles Discussion: Sensorical Yarns, Printed Sensors and Actuators on Textiles (Room A2535)

17 Oct 18
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Reinhold Schneider, Ph.D. ; Thomas Stegmaier, Ph.D.
Open forum discussions focused on specific e-textiles markets, facilitated by application specific experts. More...

New! IFF Internship/Apprenticeship Fund (Room Booth 621)

17 Oct 18
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Campfire: Specialty Fabrics

Speaker(s): Magda Roningen
Learn about the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) and the new grant opportunity for companies to fund new trainees and new talent including sewin... More...

Emerging Leaders Happy Hour (Room WXYZ Bar inside aLoft Hotel)

17 Oct 18
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
An event designed to give those new to the industry and young professionals a chance to make connections and network with those at a similar starti... More...