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T echtextil North America is bringing together industry powerhouses from the technical textiles and nonwovens industries under one roof to showcase their latest innovations, trends and business solutions. e vertical platform will host more than 175 companies from over 30 countries and take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, from August 20-22, 2024. North Carolina State University and the Wilson College of Textiles is the official partner of Techtextil North America. Celebrating its 150-year anniversary in 2024, this internationally renowned program has helped solidify Raleigh as the epicenter of the U.S. textile industry. To commemorate the historic event, a new interactive museum exhibit will educate attendees on the giant leaps that have propelled the textile industry over the last century. rough this partnership, visitors and exhibitors will also have the opportunity to expand their expertise through educational programs and a student poster program. "Businesses and attendees continue to come to the show to see new innovations live and learn about market trends that will impact the future of the industry," says Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles and Technology Shows. "is year's theme 'Integrating Technology' aims to highlight the technologies and business practices rapidly changing the technical textile and nonwovens industries on a global level." e show's educational track is largely supported by dozens of paid and complementary learning sessions. 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, the complimentary sessions located on the show floor, will feature a line-up of presentations around the themes of circularity, economic resilience, digital advancements, the next generation of technical designers and more. e Student Research Poster Program attracts students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, who are advancing research in textile innovations. Students can also network with others in the industry and receive guidance on building their careers at the Career and Training Center. In addition to the educational programs, the Innovation Awards will return this year to honor the outstanding performance of exhibiting companies and researchers in the fields of research, new materials, products and technologies. e show floor provides a multitude of spaces for both strategic business talks and casual catch-ups. Attendees will also have the chance to celebrate, connect and unwind with their peers at the exclusive Reception. With culinary delights, cra cocktails and live entertainment, the reception is the place to make lasting memories and real-world connections. "I saw firsthand several instances of unintended connections and serendipitous introductions between people—all of which led to unforeseen opportunities. ere is no substitute for being there," says Keith Hoover, President of Black Swan Textiles. n NEW FEATURES, NEW INSIGHTS: TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA RETURNS TO RALEIGH SPONSORED CONTENT TechtextilNA.com Registration for Techtextil North America is open now. Take advantage of early bird pricing until May 20, 2024, to attend the industry event of the year.