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T echtextil North America and Texprocess Americas are once again coming together to bring decision makers from the technical textiles, nonwovens, sewn products, equipment and technology in one place to showcase the latest industry innovations, trends and business solutions. e unified platform will host more than 350 companies from over 30 countries and take place in Atlanta, Georgia from May 10-12, 2023. A key feature of these co-located shows is the breadth of knowledge and experience coalesced in this single location. "e industry is rapidly evolving, and we're excited for attendees and exhibitors of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas to have a front row seat to the action," says Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles & Technology Shows for Messe Frankfurt, Inc. "Our team is dedicated to ensuring that this year's show offers meaningful exhibitor and attendee experiences through a host of new show features. We continue to track new trends, technologies, and developments across the industry and bring them to the forefront through comprehensive education and programs." The show's educational track is largely supported by dozens of paid and complementary learning sessions via the Symposium and Tech Talks, in which subject matter experts expound on a variety of industry-related topics. e highly- acclaimed Symposium is a series of paid sessions hosted in a classroom-like setting that offers visitors the opportunity to listen and learn from industry leaders as they discuss some of the most pivotal advancements in research, technology, and industry development. Tech Talks, complimentary sessions located on the show floor, will feature a line-up of presentations around the themes of sustainability, empowering and growing workforces with technology, next generation of technical designers and more. New to Techtextile North America this year is the Career and Training Center where representatives from the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College will be on site to share valuable re-sources related to the industry's career landscape. is area will serve as a gathering spot for attendees to view job openings, meet prospective employers, and cra the perfect resume. Attendees will also have the opportunity to get their headshot taken by a professional photographer. In the Career and Training Center, the Sewn Products and Equipment Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) association will be launching a new training program — "Training Takes Time" — to boost manufacturing in the Americas. is program will be brought to life by Merrow Sewing Ma-chine Company and the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), and will focus on training for mechanics, operators, and facility owners. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Merrow's team of experienced technicians and instructors who have years of experience in the industry. In addition to hands-on demonstrations, the training will also utilize augmented reality tools from ISAIC to illustrate how these training methods can help scale the industry and sup-port growth in the Americas. The Student Research Poster Program will make its return this year. Featuring the latest scientific developments in sewn product design and manufacturing, the program attracts students who are involved in both undergraduate and graduate-level research and textile innovation. Also new this year is the Innovation Awards which aims to honor outstanding performance in the fields of research, new materials, products, and technologies. Visitors at both Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas can explore the show floor to see these innovations on display, and learn how these exhibitors are driving thought- leadership and positively influencing the industry. "For the first time in more than two decades, we're witnessing an exciting rebirth for the sewn products industry in the Western Hemisphere," said Michael McDonald, President of SPESA. "Attending Texprocess Americas – the largest show of its kind in North, Central, and South America – is the first step for industry players to be a part of this massive movement in reshoring, near-shoring, and regional collaboration. e 2023 edition of the show is aiming to elevate attendee experience even more by adding in new components that foster learning, networking, and professional growth. I'm confident this is going to be the best show yet." n TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA AND TEXPROCESS AMERICAS 2023: Spotlight On Education, Training and Innovation TechtextilNA.com TexprocessAmericas.com SPONSORED CONTENT