Upcoming Events

​​​Tent Expo is the biggest show of its kind in North America for the tent rental and supply industry. Every two years, hundreds of CEOs, colleagues, installer and suppliers come together to network, learn, stretch their thinking and revel in new product innovations and techniques under awe-inspiring tent displays.​​

IFAI is partnering with the North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA) zone to bring you education tracks powered by IFAI’s PAMA/MFA divisions. Featured education sessions cover topics on shop standards, sewing machine techniques, graphics, outdoor dining structures, outdoor fabric cleaning, HR best practices and lean manufacturing. The event is being held Jan. 20-22, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Warwick, RI. Register today with the NECPA at NECPA.org.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE | Free for Members

In this member exclusive webinar, IFAI’s Code Consultant Paul Armstrong will provide an update on code issues. Come with your questions for Paul to answer.

Free to Members | $39 for Non-Members

Preparing winning quotations with quality conceptual drawings anyone can understand is difficult and time consuming. Compounding this, councils, schools, and care centers are now demanding quotations include a shadow analysis to confirm their investment will perform. Producing better concept drawings, faster will increase the chance your quote will be successful.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE | Free for Members

Join this member exclusive webinar to gain an understanding of the complexities of the architectural and design (A&D) community. Arlene Simon, MBA, BS will assist the Professional Awning Manufactures Association (PAMA) in understanding the architectural process, the players who influence product selection and determine how to get your product in front of architects and their firms.

Join the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) for workshops to learn hands-on marine fabrication education in a shop setting. Build your network with like-minded business owners and share business information while you socialize and expand your skills. Registration open mid November.

Come as colleagues and leave as friends. The goal of the summit is to strengthen the advancement of women and men through an interactive forum that provides education, networking and dialogue about important issues affecting women in business. The event will explore how women are contributing to the success of their organizations and the textile industry.

Free for Members | $39 for Non-Members

Are you a self proclaimed "not techy person" who finds yourself more frustrated by technology every day? Do you know there are probably ways to make it easier, but perhaps you're too embarrassed to ask? In this session, Karen Gordon will cover the very basics in terms of tools you need to know about, shortcuts to help you move faster, and tricks to make your computer run faster. We'll talk about what basic tech tools are worth investing in (a second monitor! I swear!) and what free tools make your life way easier. You’ll leave feeling less overwhelmed and intimidated and more inspired to embrace the tools that will undoubtedly make your life easier.

Take part in this workshop featuring education and networking focused-around product diversification. Join others in the industry involved in various textile markets—industrial covers, marine products, RV skirting, awnings and more. Let’s discuss equipment, hiring needs, and getting employees up to speed. Enjoy time connecting with fellow fabricators and suppliers. Registration opens in January.