Shade and Weather Show highlights
Specialty Fabrics Conference –The Specialty Fabrics Conference takes place on Tuesday, September 26 as part of the Expo Plus Conference Package. Take part in a full day of education and networking with sessions pertaining to specialty, shade and weather and marine. Many sessions to choose from. Attendees are free to move between sessions as they like. More information
Mentor Meetings – Free – Confidential advice from independent experts. More Information
Shade and Weather and Specialty Fabrics Campfires – Free, interactive, casual education sessions on the show floor. More information
Shade Sail Installation Demonstration – A unique interactive demonstration on the show floor by a group of shade sail experts that will highlight customer needs, method and components required, job conditions, permits and finally a complete shade sail installation. Wednesday, Sept 27 1:30 – 3 pm
Testing Program– Earn testing certificates from NCState, meet experts and attend Q&As in the Testing Demo Zone, take the free Intro to Testing Seminar. More info
Show Floor
400+ exhibitors – with expertise in virtually every market
Fabric Sourcing Center – hundreds of fabric samples from our exhibitors, in one show floor location
Campfires– free education sessions on the show floor
Networking, Keynotes, Awards
Expo Plus Conference Networking Reception – Tuesday 5:30-7 pm – For Expo Plus Specialty Fabric Conference attendees; must be registered for Expo Plus Conference
Presented By: J.M. Rodgers
Opening Reception – Wednesday 5:30-8 pm – Open to all – National World War II Museum
Wednesday and Thursday Opening Keynotes – Powerful, inspirational messages; prior to show floor hours
E-Textiles Standards Roundtable – Thursday 8-9:30am – Open to all
Moderated by the Department of Commerce
Open Meetings –located on the show floor in the IFAI Hub, a forum for members and non-members of IFAI to discuss program activity and industry impact
Free Lunch Friday – 11:30-1 pm – Open to all link Free Lunch Friday here http://ifaiexpo.com/features/events-networking/
Awards – Recognition for innovation link Awards
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About us
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is a trade association comprised of member companies representing the global specialty fabrics, advanced textiles, shade and geosynthetic marketplaces. IFAI invests more than $8 million each year to advance the industry and support member companies.
IFAI divisions offer market-specific events, publications, education, networking and other resources. For more information, click here.