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AI for All: Practical Tools to Streamline Your BusinessAdam Penner, AP Consulting
Decoding Coated Fabrics: Sustainable Practices and Key Industry Terms in FocusSteve Rye, OMNOVA
Designing Circularity into Technical Coated TextilesAndrew Nasarczyk, Gale Pacific
From Technical Expert to Industry Leader: How to Build Your Influence and Lead with Your ExpertiseXochil Herrera Scheer, The Chicago Pattern Maker
Joint Ventures and Minimizing Risk: Simple Steps to Protect Your IP InterestsDavid Prange, Robins Kaplan LLP
Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Roadshow
Meeting NFPA 1970 Chemical RequirementsBen Mead, Hohenstein
Microplastics in Textiles: Contributors, Challenges, and the Path ForwardBrian Jing, Exponent
PFAS & the Textile Industry: 2025 Challenges, Solutions, and Regulatory Updates (Amy Berg)
PFAS & the Textile Industry: 2025 Challenges, Solutions, and Regulatory Updates (Elizabeth Denly)		Amy Berg, Ice Miller LLP
Elizabeth Denly, TRC
Shade Sail Designs That Bombed – Don’t Make These Mistakes!Robin DuBroy, Wholesale Shade
Student Showcase | Textile-to-Electronics Interfaces: Engineering Next-Generation WearablesAyesha Siddika, NC State University
The Challenges of Selling a Textile BusinessTerry Kelm, Sunbelt Re-sales
The Critical Role of Finishing in Advanced Textiles: Transition to Sustainable PFAS-Free SolutionsAhmad Ibrahim, Valerio Izquierdo, Olivier Vermeersch, CTT Group
Unlocking the Power of Labels: Branding, Information, and Textile IdentificationMatt Clark, W&W Associates
Washington Policy Update: A Closer Look at Tariffs, Trade, and Industry RegulationSara Beatty, White Haven Trade
Welding Fumes No More! How polypropylene fabrics change the story for thermal weldingPaige Beert, Jasper Rosenau, Renegade Plastics Corp.
Winning the Talent Race: Best Practices for Recruiting SuccessAdam Rosen, Radar Talent Solutions