Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 will be held from November 3–5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Here’s a detailed overview of the event:
🧵 Event Overview
- Name: Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
- Dates: Tuesday, November 3 – Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Venue: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
- Organizer: Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)
🌟 What It’s About
This is the flagship event for the industrial fabrics and specialty textiles industry, formerly known as IFAI Expo. It brings together professionals from across the globe to:
- Connect with peers and experts
- Discover cutting-edge textile innovations
- Source materials, equipment, and services from over 300 exhibitors
🎯 Key Focus Areas
- Specialty fabrics and advanced textiles
- Medical and smart textiles
- Shade and weather protection
- Sustainability and circularity in textiles
- Automation and AI in manufacturing
📚 Highlights
- Emerging Technologies Conference featuring sessions on AI, sustainability, and medical textiles
- Live product demonstrations on the show floor
- Networking events and social mixers
- Educational workshops and expert panels
👥 Who Should Attend?
- Textile manufacturers and suppliers
- Designers and engineers
- Researchers and academics
- Buyers and sourcing professionals
- Industry consultants and innovators