Techtextil North America settles into its new schedule with the next edition taking place in Raleigh, N.C., in August.
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After back-to-back years in Atlanta, Messe Frankfurt’s Techtextil North America (TTNA) trade show has settled into its new schedule with the non-Atlanta show now happening in even years.
The 2024 edition of the event — a show dedicated to the technical textiles and nonwovens industries — will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center, August 20-22, 2024.
“We are thrilled to be getting back to Raleigh, after a three-and-a-half-year gap due to the show schedule shift,” stated Kristy Meade, vice president, Technical Shows, Atlanta-based Messe Frankfurt. “Techtextil North America Raleigh feels like a homecoming with NC State as our official academic partner and so much of the industry, both exhibitors and attendees, alums of the area.”
Show Floor Organization
As always, exhibits will be categorized using 12 application areas: Agrotech; Buildtech; Clothtech; Geotech; Hometech; Indutech; Medtech; Mobiltech; Oekotech; Packtech; Protech; and Sporttech. This arrangement helps visitors find the products and services they are interested in based on product application.
Exhibitors from Germany will share their latest innovations on the German Pavilion located in the center of the show floor.
New in 2024 is the History of Textiles Museum, which is presented by North Carolina State University. Exhibit areas located throughout the show floor will focus on the history of the industry from early pieces of machinery up to present day innovations including automation.
Learning Opportunities
Techtextil North America 2024 will host a symposium, as well as Tech Talks and Student Research Poster Program on the show floor.
The Techtextil North America Symposium is dedicated to showcasing advancements in research and technology for the textile industry, highlighting the latest trends and innovations, with a focus on sustain-able textile practices. Sessions will take place all three days of the show. Symposium topics this year include:
- Smart Threads and Healing Fibers:
- Navigating the Intersection of Wearable Technology, Medical Textiles and Legal Compliance;
- Department of Defense Trend Forecast;
- Real World Circularity: Stitching a Sustainable Future in the Textile Industry; and
- Durable Water Repellency: Balancing Performance and Sustainability (See Schedule Highlights sidebar).
Tech Talks will take place on the show floor. These sessions are free for all show attendees and center on solution-oriented discussions about new technologies, hot button issues and more.
A complete list of symposium and Tech Talk titles and speakers will be available on the Techtextil North America show website prior to the event. All event information, including any last-minute changes or updates, also will be located on the Techtextil North America 2024 mobile app, which will be ready to download later this summer.
A mainstay feature, the Student Research Poster Program, also is a must-see show floor exhibit featuring both undergraduate and graduate level research and textile innovations. Students from around the globe have the opportunity to share their research findings with visitors by way of the poster program.
2024 Techtextil North America Innovation Awards
During the 2024 edition of the show, organizers will present the Techtextil Innovation Awards to deserving entries submitted in advance and chosen by a jury of industry experts. According to Messe Frankfurt, the award: “ … reflects the innovative content of the Techtextil North America trade fair as well as the future-oriented products of the exhibitors. It honors cutting-edge developments that foster new and unconventional ideas and visions and supports cross-industry dialogue among researchers, manufacturers and users.”
An award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 21, at noon on the Tech Talks Special Fea-ture Stage located in booth 1033.
Visitor Information
On the opening night of the show, all attendees can participate in the Opening Night Reception, which will be held at the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center on the NC State campus from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The reception requires a ticket for entry, which is included with the full experience pass or may be purchased separately as an add-on.
Visitors to Techtextil North America can register to attend and purchase exhibit hall badges, symposium passes and reception tickets in advance online. Tickets may also be purchased in person on show days, but advance registration is suggested in order to expedite the entrance process.
The show floor is open Tuesday, August 20, and Wednesday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thurs-day, August 22, the show floor is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit To Network, Learn
The show floor will be smaller and cozier than the average Atlanta show, but the sense of community, opportunity to interact with colleagues, and chance to stumble upon new and interesting technologies remains the same as always.
“This year we have a focus on Integrating Technology and attendees will have opportunity to see the latest from technical suppliers from across the globe, highlighted by the Innovation Awards and Student Research Program, as well as learn from an engaging line-up of speakers in the Symposium and the on-floor Tech Talks,” Meade noted. “We are confident that the 2024 edition is sure to be THE meeting point for the industry.”
For more information about Techtextil North America 2024 and to register, visit techtextilna.com.
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