Registration is open for IFAI Expo 2021

Published On: May 10, 2021

Registration is open for IFAI Expo 2021. IFAI Expo celebrates the 100th anniversary of the show this November, and you won’t want to miss it! After a long hiatus of in-person events, this year’s show is the perfect place to reconnect with your industry. Register now to get the Early Bird rate! Early Bird rates end July 31. Click here to register.

What to expect

Here’s what you have to look forward to at IFAI Expo:

  • 300-plus exhibitors showcasing their latest products, applications and services on the expansive show floor
  • World-class education sessions taught by experts across the industry and segmented by market
  • Networking and social events designed to cultivate new connections with your peers 
  • Live product demonstrations on the show floor
  • An inspiring keynote presentation, industry award presentations and a 100-year anniversary celebration  

Markets served at IFAI Expo

IFAI Expo serves multiple markets across the textiles industry. Attendees include buyers and sellers in these markets:

  • Specialty fabrics
  • Advanced textiles
  • Smart fabrics
  • Shade and weather protection
  • Military
  • Marine
  • Geosynthetics
  • Fabric structures

In addition, this year marks the first ever co-located IFAI Expo with Messe Stuttgart’s new U.S.-based show Sun Shading Expo North America.

Special events

IFAI Expo includes multiple networking and educational events throughout the show. These all provide an opportunity to learn and connect with your industry peers. Click here to learn more. 

  • Keynote speaker Steve Rizzo
  • Opening reception
  • Industry night
  • Fabric Structures Summit
  • Downtown Nashville run run/walk
  • Pet a puppy booth
  • Networking and awards breakfast
  • Division open meetings
  • Emerging leaders happy hour
  • Expo Show Stoppers

Health and safety precautions 

IFAI Expo 2021 will take all necessary health and safety precautions to ensure a safe event. As the show approaches, ATA will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and follow any protocols provided by federal and local government and health agencies including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Rooms and flights

For information on booking your room, click here. Delta Air Lines is offering special discounts for attendees of IFAI Expo 2021. To take advantage of this discount, visit Delta’s online booking site and use the meeting event code NMUPL. You can also call the Delta Meeting Network at 800 328 1111, M–F, 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. CT, to book with the meeting code. There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the 800 number.