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Emerging Technologies Campfires

From Farm to Fabric: Sustainable Polymers Revolutionizing Textiles Allison Murmello
High-Performance Fabrics Lead the Way to a Lower Carbon FootprintMary Holt
Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Electronic TextilesDr. Gozde Goncu-Berk
Sowing the Seeds of Change: Young Professionals in the Textile Industry in the Post Pandemic EraApurba Banerjee
Tech Horizons: Innovations Shaping Our WorldPaige Mullis
The Role of Textiles in Creating a Greener Operating RoomHolly Morris

Specialty Fabrics Campfires

Connecting the Dots: The Power of Digital and Personal Connections to Build Your BusinessXochil Herrera Scheer
Exploring Functional and Aesthetic Advantages of Coated Fabrics for Commercial SeatingJeff Post
Leverage Advanced Equipment & Cloud-Based Technology for Enhanced Protective Wear ProductionAimee Heuschkel, Luis Magana & Lenny Marano
Maximizing the Value of Your Business at ExitTerry Kelm
PFAS & the Textile Industry: What are the Challenges?Elizabeth Denly & Jad Davis
Strategies for Business Capital AcquisitionCrystal Harrison
Washington Policy Update Auggie Tantillo

Shade and Weather Protection Campfires

Client Impressions: Quick 3D Shade Prototyping for Sales SuccessTim Akes
Designing Large Canopy Frames – What Am I Getting Into? Justin Barnes 
Designing Large Scale Tensioned Membrane Cooling Centers That Address Urban Heat Island Effects From Our Warming PlanetBruce Danziger, SE
Elevate Your Safety Protocol: Fall ProtectionLiz Davis, STSC
Embodied Carbon for Lightweight Tensioned Membrane StructuresBruce Danziger, SE
Recent Building Code and Legislative ChangesPaul Armstrong
Shade Sail Theory 101 Robin DuBroy 
The Awnings Safety Act (H.R.6132 — 118th Congress (2023-2024))John Loyer
Unlocking AI: A Small Business Guide to Harnessing the Power of Artificial IntelligenceAdam Penner