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OCTOBER 2019

JANUARY 2020

Oct. 1-4, 2019 Marine Fabricators
Orlando, FLConference 2020 [ Jan. 9-11 ]
Orange County ConventionThe
Center Plaza

Oct. 1-4, 2019 | Orlando, FL USA
Orange County Convention Center
Education Oct. 1-4 | Show floor Oct. 2-4
The industry event that spans the range of
traditional and high-tech textile technologies
and applications. Cultivate connections,
share strategies and learn from hundreds of
suppliers and thousands of manufacturers
across the industry and the globe. For
information, visit www.IFAIexpo.com.

2019 AUSA Annual Meeting
& Exposition [ Oct. 14-16 ]

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington,
D.C., USA. The Association of the United States Army
Annual Meeting is the largest landpower exposition
and professional development forum in North
America, designed to deliver the Army's message
by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and
presenting a wide range of industry products and
services. http://ausameetings.org

Resort and Spa, Daytona Beach,
Fla., USA. Annual conference features
three full days of education and networking
designed to help attendees cultivate industry
connections and stay on top of current
industry business topics and trends. Ranging
from the Nascar/Biker themed costume
party to the formal closing dinner and awards
event, the emphasis is on expanding industry
knowledge and professional networking-
while having fun. https://marine.ifai.com/
marine-fabricators-conference

Tent Conference [ Jan. 22-24 ]

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo,
River Ranch, Fla., USA. Biennial event
features a targeted educational schedule,
valuable networking opportunities, access to
the industry's top material suppliers, and the
annual Tent Rental Division (TRD) business
meeting. The Ranch, one hour south of
Orlando, offers horseback riding, an awardwinning rodeo and other outdoor activities.
https://tent.ifai.com/events/conference

European Textile Polyester Summit [ Oct. 23-24 ]

Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Through interactive
sessions and panel discussions led by industry
experts, the conference will focus on insights into
the European polyester market and its drivers and
developments, as well as on feedstock availability
and sustainability challenges. www.wplgroup.com/
aci/event/european-textile-polyester-summit

2019 SPESA Executive Conference [ Oct. 29-30 ]

JW Marriott, New Orleans, La., USA. In addition
to inspiring keynote speakers and interactive
educational sessions, three panels of industry experts
will discuss current and future manufacturing trends:
Reshoring, near-shoring and what it means to be
"Made in the U.S.A.," Sewn Products Equipment and
Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) objectives and
initiatives, and "Mitigating your China exposure."
www.spesa.org

DECEMBER 2019

Zone 7 Conference 2019 [ Dec. 4-6 ]

Wyndham Garden State College, State College,
Pa., USA. Network with industry colleagues, learn
the latest trends, meet with important suppliers
at the Market Day trade show, and enjoy special
events with peers and local fabrication businesses.
www.canvaszone7.com

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NECPA 2020 Conference & Expo [ Jan. 16-18 ]

DCU Center, Worcester, Mass., USA. Annual
event provides an informed entry into the latest
products and services for the awning and marine
canvas industry. The North East Canvas Products
Association promotes the canvas and outdoor
products industry, focusing on member benefits
in business development, community development
and information dissemination and sharing.
www.necpa.org

IPC APEX EXPO® 2020 [ Feb. 1-6 ]

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Calif.,
USA. With the theme "Elevate the Excellence of
Electronics," it is the largest event for electronics
manufacturing in North America, attracting
more than 9,000 professionals from 45 countries
to attend a leading technical conference and
application-focused professional development
courses and visit the innovation-driven exhibit floor.
www.ipc.org

ITME AFRICA 2020 [ Feb. 14-16 ]

Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Inaugural event will have the theme "Prosperity
for Africa through Textile Technology," with
international trade partnerships and support,
especially with India, intended to encourage
investment, employment and economic growth.
www.itme-africa.com

STITCH & TEX EXPO-AFRICA EDITION 2020
[ Feb. 27-Mar. 2, Mar. 5-8 ]

Cairo International Conventions and Exhibitions
Center, Cairo, Egypt. Textile machinery event
organizes two consecutive trade fairs under one
brand. The first fair covers garment processing
technologies like sewing, embroidery, fabrics and
accessories; the second, later fair covers textile
processing technologies, such as weaving, spinning,
knitting and dyeing. www.afrostitchandtex.com

MARCH 2020

Geosynthetics Conference 2020:
CASE STUDIES [ March 8-10 ]

Charleston Area Convention Center,
Charleston, S.C., USA. Inaugural event will
bring together geotechnical practitioners,
designers, regulators, contractors and
installers to present information about
the many uses of geosynthetics through a
variety of case studies. www. ifai.com/event/
geosynthetics-conference-2020-case studies

FEBRUARY 2020
JUNE 2020

Women in Textiles
Summit 2020 [ Feb. 19-21 ]

Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tenn.,
USA. Come as colleagues, leave as friends.
The goal of the summit is to strengthen the
advancement of women and men through
interactive education, networking and dialogue
about important issues affecting women in
business. The event will explore how women
are contributing to the success of their
organizations and the textile industry. Event
details and registration will be available in
fall 2019. For information or to enquire about
speaking at the summit, please email Jill
Newman, education and events coordinator, at
jmnewman@ifai.com. www.ifai.com/women

2020 OFPANZ Conference and
Trade Expo ( June 18-21 )

Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre,
Auckland, New Zealand. The Outdoor Fabric
Products Association of New Zealand annual
conference will bring together a diverse range
of speakers and workshops for businesses and
trade professionals working to add value to
their operations. www.ofpanz.co.nz
http://www.ipc.org https://marine.ifai.com/ http://www.itme-africa.com http://www.IFAIexpo.com http://www.afrostitchandtex.com http://www.ausameetings.org https://tent.ifai.com/events/conference http://www.wplgroup.com/ http://www.ifai.com/event/ http://www.necpa.org http://www.spesa.org http://www.ofpanz.co.nz http://www.canvaszone7.com http://www.ifai.com/women
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