Unless otherwise noted in the agenda, all activities will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
* Full Registration is required to attend the Pre-Expo conference.
** Requires purchase of a ticket.
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Sunday, October 14
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| 7:30 am–5:30 pm | Registration Open |
| 8 am – 5 pm | Exhibitor Move-In |
Monday, October 15
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| 6:30 am – 5:30 pm | Registration Open |
| 7 am – 8 am | * Pre-Expo Conference Breakfast |
| 8 am – 5 pm | Exhibitor Move-In |
| 8 am – 5:30 pm | * Pre-Expo Conference Breakout Sessions |
| 9:50 – 10:10 am | * Pre-Expo Conference Morning Break |
| Noon – 1:15 pm | * Pre-Expo Conference Lunch – Hot Topics Discussions |
| 3:20 – 3:40 pm | * Pre-Expo Conference Afternoon Break |
| 5:30 – 7 pm | * Pre-Expo Conference Reception |
| 6:30 – 9:30 pm | ** IFF Foundation Night (Off-Site) |
Tuesday, October 16
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| 8 am – 5 pm | Registration Open |
| 8 am – 5 pm | ** GeoDallas |
| 8:30 – 9:45 am | Keynote Speaker |
| 10 am – 5 pm | Show Floor Open |
| 10 am – 5 pm | Mentor Meetings |
| 10 am – 5 pm | Buyer Meetings |
| 10 am – 5 pm | The Hub
Fabric Sourcing Center |
| 10 am – 5 pm | 5 Areas of Show Floor Education
Campfire: Shade |
| 11 am – 12:30 pm | Intro to Testing Course |
| 11:30 am – 3:30 pm | Demo Booth: Manufacturing for Good |
| 5:30 – 7:30 pm | ** Expo Opening Reception (Off-Site) |
Wednesday, October 17
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| 7:30 am – 5 pm | Registration Open |
| 8 am – 5 pm | ** GeoDallas |
| 8–9 am | ** Awards Breakfast |
| 9 am – 5 pm | Show Floor Open |
| 10 am – 5 pm | Mentor Meetings |
| 10 am – 5 pm | Buyer Meeting |
| 10 am – 5 pm | The Hub
Fabric Sourcing Center |
| 10 am – 5 pm | 5 Areas of Show Floor Education
Campfire: Shade |
| 11 am – 12:30 pm | Intro to Testing Course (repeat) |
| 11:30 am – 3:30 pm | Demo Booth: Manufacturing for Good |
| 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Emerging Leaders Happy Hour |
Thursday, October 18
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| 8:30 –10 am | Division Leadership Meeting (invite only) |
| 8:30 am–2 pm | Registration Open |
| 9 am – 1 pm | Show Floor Open |
| 9 – 11 am | Demo Booth: Manufacturing for Good |
| 9 am – 1 pm | Mentor Meetings |
| 9 am – 1 pm | Buyer Meetings |
| 9 am – 1 pm | The Hub
Fabric Sourcing Center |
| 10 am – 1 pm | 5 Areas of Show Floor Education
Campfire: Shade |
| 1 – 4 pm | ** Post Expo Shop Tour (Off-Site) |
| 1 – 8 pm | Exhibitor Move-Out (additional time: Friday 8am-5pm) |
* Full Registration is required to attend Pre-Expo events/sessions.
** Requires purchase of a ticket.
IFAI Disclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics, and sessions listed, some changes or substitutions may occur. Speakers and sessions are subject to cancellation or change up to and including the day the session(s) are scheduled to be held. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of IFAI and may be done without notifying attendees. If sessions are changed or canceled no refunds should be expected. Agreement to attend the IFAI Expo acknowledges acceptance of this provision.