Call For Presentations

The Call for Presentation Proposals 2024 Now Open!

Advanced Textiles Expo is organized by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA USA on Sept. 24-26, 2024, with education happening Sept. 23-26.

The 2024 Advanced Textiles Expo call for presentations deadline has passed but we encourage you to continue to submit in the event that we have a last minute opening.

December 2023

Call for Presentations
Open

February 16, 2024

Call for Presentations
Close

February– March 2024

Presentations
Reviewed

March– April 2024

Presentations
Accepted/Announced

Late April 2024

Expo Schedule
Available

August 23, 2024

Presentation
Materials Due

Education Content Categories

Advanced Textiles
Shade & Weather Protection
Specialty Fabrics
Marine Fabrication
General Business

25-Minute Campfire Sessions
Concise sessions on the show floor covering any of the above categories and are interactive, casual, and focus on discussions.

50-Minute Classroom Sessions
Traditional educational sessions in a classroom format.

Priority of Proposal Review and Acceptance

Proposals are accepted until February 16.
Sessions are to be educational and not intended to promote one’s product, service or company. Content is to be unbiased, neutral and noncommercial. Priority for proposal acceptance is given to ATA members, sponsors and exhibitors, followed by nonmembers who can offer unique and relevant educational content. Please note: Being an Expo sponsor/exhibitor or ATA member does not guarantee acceptance for a speaking slot.

If you are interested in exploring ATA membership and membership benefits, please visit textiles.org/membership.

Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposals are accepted until February 16.
Proposals will be reviewed and accepted by committee with selected presenters contacted by ATA staff
Proposals and presentations must be in English
All presentations must be created on Advanced Textiles Expo’s branded PowerPoint template
If selected as a presenter, must be able to be onsite in Anaheim, CA USA Sept. 23 – 26, 2024
Presentation should include time for audience questions
All selected proposals must be submitted to ATA in advance of presentation for distribution to attendees
All selected presentations must be free of sales/company/corporate marketing
All selected presenters agree to the possibility of being photographed, recorded, and/or videotaped for future distribution by ATA
All selected presenters and co-presenters will be provided with one (1) complimentary Expo registration per person up to 4 presenters
Presenters are considered attendees of Expo and pay their own travel and lodging expenses; no honorarium or stipend will be provided unless discussed and approved by ATA.
All selected presentations are subject to underwriting by ATA sponsors and may include sponsor recognition to include logo placement, brief statements of thanks, or other forms of sponsor recognition at the sole discretion of ATA
All selected presenters will be required to sign a speaker agreement form after formal acceptance

The 2024 Advanced Textiles Expo call for presentations deadline has passed but we encourage you to continue to submit in the event that we have a last minute opening.

2024 Expo Call for Presentations

Name of Person Submitting*
Prefix First Last
Person Submitting Email*
Person Submitting Phone*
Main Presenter Name*
Prefix First Last
Main Presenter Professional Title*
Company Name*
Main Presenter Email*
Main Presenter Phone*
Co-Presenters (if known)*
Please include Full Names, Job Titles, Company Names, and Email Addresses. Enter N/A if no co-presenters.
Company Website*
Presenter(s) Bio*
If selected, presenter bio details will be used to promote the session on Expo website, mobile app, email, and more. Please limit each bio to 500 characters, if possible.
Presentation Type*
- 50-Minute Classroom Education Session
- 25-Minute Campfire Education Session
- I’m flexible, my presentation can adapt to any length!
Presentation Title*
Titles should be concise and intriguing. This will be used as marketing material! Attendees will have many learning opportunities from which to choose. ATA reserves the right to edit titles if marketing / spacing limits require.
Presentation Description*
This will be used as marketing material! Participants make their decision to attend sessions based on this information. It will be listed on Advanced Textiles Expo’s website as well as in marketing emails and our show guide. Be as accurate and specific as possible.
Learning Outcomes*
Please include three bulleted, measurable outcomes that participants will take away from the session.
Presentation Level*
Education Category / Target Audience*
(Select one from the following)
Topic*
(Don’t be limited by these, use the “other” option):
Other Topic(s)
What fee (if any) would you charge to speak at the Advanced Textiles Expo?*
Please note, Advanced Textiles Expo prides itself on bringing together industry experts that can speak on new products, technology and solutions, but costs will be considered in our decision process.
If selected, how do you intend to market your participation in Expo 2024 and your presentation?*
Select all that apply. Use CTRL+Click to select multiple options.
If you are not selected to present your session in person, are you interested in providing your session as an ATA Webinar, or in a virtual format?*
- Yes
- No
- Undecided
I consent to having Advanced Textiles Association collect and store the personal information as entered into this proposal submission form. I understand that I can request this information be removed at any time by contacting ATA directly.*
- I consent
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Questions about this form or your submission?

Please email expospeakers@textiles.org. You will receive an email within 2 business days.

Advanced Textiles Expo 2024