Upcoming Events for 2008 - 2009
April 2008 | May 2008 | June 2008 | July 2008 | October 2008 | November 2008 | June 2009
APRIL 2008
Techtextil North America 2008 [1 - 3]
At the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga., U.S.A. Trade show and symposium for technical textiles and nonwovens offers education, networking and business development in all aspects of the industry, from research and development through recycling. For more information, contact Messe Frankfurt Inc. at +1 770 984 8016, e-mail ttna@usa.messefrankfurt.com, www.usa.messefrankfurt.com.
SWIFA Annual Convention and Golf Tournament [3 - 5]
The Southwest Industrial Fabrics Association is a nonprofit professional association, and is an affiliated zone of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). The 2008 annual convention will be held at the Wyndham DFW North in Irving, Texas, April 4-5; the golf tournament will take place April 3 at the Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas. For more information, contact Don Williams, 800 297 3338, or visit www.swifa.org.
Material World Miami Beach [8 - 10]
Full-scale educational conference will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida, featuring presentations from top trend forecasters and in-depth programs on focus areas in apparel and footwear sourcing solutions. An official event of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. For more information, visit www.material-world.com.
SPESA 2008 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference [25- 27]
Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) annual meeting will take place at the Myrtle Beach Resort at Grand Dunes, Myrtle Beach, S. C., U.S.A. For more information, visit www.spesa.org.
TRD Tent Installer Training [29]
At Apres Part Rental in Edina, Minn. Attendees will participate in hands-on sessions and small group discussions regarding the safe installation and maintenance of tentage. For more information, contact Jan Schieffer, +1 651 225 6944, or visit www.tentexperts.org.
MAY 2008
Outlook 2008 Conference [5 - 6]
At the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C., with the theme "Power of Innovation." Visit www.usifi.com for program and registration information.
The International Apparel Machinery (JIAM) Trade Show [13 - 16]
The Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association has announced that the JIAM trade show will be held in Singapore at the Singapore Expo, the first time that the triennial show will be held outside of Japan since its debut in 1984. The theme, "The Gateway to Advance Technology from JIAM to the World," is intended to address significant global changes in the textile and apparel industry. For more information, visit www.jiam2008.com.
JUNE 2008
ACASPA Expo 2008 [7 - 10]
The Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association (ACASPA) will hold its annual convention at the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Center in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. For information, visit www.acaspa.com.au.
IFAI Advanced Textiles 2008 [12 - 13]
IFAI's first international symposium in Berlin, Germany, will unveil market-ready innovations to open up new business opportunities for U.S. and European companies. The 1.5-day symposium will present outstanding material developments and applications in the major areas of technical textiles. For program and registration information, contact Jill Rutledge at IFAI, +1 651 225 6981, e-mail jmrutledge@ifai.com.
JULY 2008
OFPANZ 2008 Conference & Trade Show [3]
The Outdoor Fabric Products Association N.Z. (OFPANZ) will hold its annual conference in Auckland, New Zealand. For more information, e-mail ofpanz@quicksilver.net.nz or visit www.ofpanz.co.nz.
ATNT-2008 [14 - 16]
An International Conference on Advances in Textiles, Machinery, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles will be held in Coimbatore City, India, jointly organized by the Textiles and Clothing Department of Avinashilingam University for Women, India, and the Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, U.S.A. The Safety and Protective Products Division of IFAI is one of the sponsoring organizations. For more information, visit www.atnt2008.com.
PAMA Digital Graphics Workshop [16]
Full-day workshop will be held at Rainier Industries in Seattle, Wash., and includes lunch and a tour of the company. For more information, contact Michelle Sahlin, PAMA managing director, +1 651 225 6948, e-mail mesahlin@ifai.com.
Cinte Techtextil China [20 - 22]
At the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, co-organized by leading nonwovens and textile industry associations across China. Held every two years. For information, e-mail textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com, or visit www.techtextil.com.
OCTOBER 2008
IFAI Expo 2008 [21 - 23]
The largest specialty fabrics show in the Americas, offering hundreds of exhibitors and high-impact, innovative symposiums and workshops. With the theme "Today's Answers, Tomorrow's Innovations," the show will include 450 exhibits, 8,000 visitors from around the world, and 100 expert speakers addressing current and future issues in the specialty fabrics industry. The Advanced Fabrics Exhibition will give visitors a look at some of the most innovative uses of fabric now taking place. For information, contact show management at ifaiexpo@ifai.com, or visit www.ifaiexpo.com.
NOVEMBER 2008
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 [17 - 21]
At the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. More than 120 educational sessions and 1100 exhibitors to build success in amusement parks and fairs of all kinds. For information, visit www.iaapa.org.
Expo-Bâches/TexWork® 2008 [27 - 29]
TexWork, The International Trade Fair Fro Technical-Textile Professionals, will take place in Strasbourg, France, Pavillon K, Parc des Expositions, putting equipment and service suppliers in touch with fabric makers and installers. The show will include several created real manufacturing lines to highlight products and technology. For information, call +33 4 78 17 61 76 or e-mail zakaria.elasri@gl-events.com.
JUNE 2009
3rd International Textile Machinery Exhibition [6 - 10]
The leading textile machinery exhibition in the Middle East and Eastern Europe will be held at the Tuyap Beylikduzu Exhibition and Congress Center in Turkey. For information, visit www.teknikfuarcilik.com.