IFAI Expo formally adopts new Superior Textiles Expo title for 2023 version of the present, and can collocate with the Solar Shading Expo North America.
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The Roseville, Minn.-based Superior Textiles Affiliation (ATA) is gearing as much as host its first Superior Textiles Expo — the brand new title for IFAI Expo that displays the group’s 2022 rebranding. The 2023 version of the expo will happen in Orlando, Fla., on the Orange County Conference Heart. Schooling periods start October 31 and the present flooring is open November 1-3, 2023.
“We’re delighted to be again in Orlando, Florida, for the launch of our newly rebranded Superior Textiles Expo,” emphasised Steve Schiffman, ATA president and CEO. “Together with a brand new title we’re additionally including new programming to boost engagement and worth for attendees and exhibitors. This programming features a ‘Subsequent Technology’ networking occasion on the present flooring, reimagined Demo space with extra hands-on demonstrations, demonstrations in exhibitor cubicles and two deep dive workshops on Emotional Intelligence and Mastering Chief-ship for the Trendy Gross sales Workforce.”
What To Anticipate
The present will once more collocate with Messe Stuttgart’s Solar Shading Expo North America to carry a complete new dimension of attendee and exhibitor worth to Superior Textiles Expo, in accordance with Schiffman. The collocation of the occasions for these two complementary industries presents worth when it comes to connecting with prospects, suppliers, end-product producers, and business counterparts, in addition to offering development alternatives. Attendees have entry to each occasions together with the mixed present flooring, present flooring training, keynote audio system and networking receptions. The one exceptions are Superior Textile Expo’s classroom training, which is barely open to Superior Textile Expo registrants; and Solar Shading Expo classroom training, which is barely open to Solar Shading Expo registrants. The present flooring will characteristic the ATA Hub, which is a superb place to be taught extra about ATA or be a part of a member division open assembly. Additionally on the present flooring, ATA introduced the return of the Undertake-a-Pet Fundraising sales space, in addition to the Demo sales space — a hands-on academic area for makers and supplies suppliers.
Superior Textile Expo’s Annual Enjoyable Run/Stroll will happen Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. Contributors shall be led by skilled locals on a stroll or run by way of Orlando. Runners can select a tempo group and distance after which benefit from the views.
Nighttime Enjoyable
On the finish of the primary day, Superior Textile Expo will host an official opening reception from 5-6 p.m. ATA invitations all individuals to combine and mingle whereas having fun with some refreshments and dialog to wrap up the primary day of the present. The reception is included with all registration sorts.
Those that choose to buy a separate ticket when registering can transfer from the opening reception to Business Night time, which this yr shall be held on the Blake Shelton’s Ole Purple beginning at 7 p.m. As all the time, stay music shall be supplied by ATA member band Hangin’ by a Thread.
Schooling
Those that register for the essential present flooring move can have entry to greater than 10 hours of campfire training periods that shall be hosted on the present flooring. The campfire periods are damaged into three classes —Rising Applied sciences, Shade and Climate Safety, and Specialty Materials — and shall be held in separate areas of the present flooring.
The Expo Plus registration choice covers the present flooring with campfire periods, in addition to greater than 15 hours of classroom periods overlaying superior textiles, specialty materials, shade/climate, marine fabricators and basic enterprise matters. Attendees who register for the All Entry move achieve entry to the Rising Applied sciences Convention that begins at some point earlier than the present flooring opens, along with the Expo plus classroom training and campfire periods. The Rising Applied sciences Convention begins with a luncheon and plenary session on October 31; adopted by 50-minute-long periods on matters similar to e-textiles, superior manufacturing and functions. The convention continues on November 1 and a couple of with periods held within the morning. A whole record of convention periods shall be out there on the occasion web site nearer to the present date.
ATA is also providing Deep Dive Workshops, introduced again by well-liked demand. There are two choices in 2023 that shall be held on Tuesday, October 31 from 1-4 p.m. Choice one, Mastering Management for the Trendy Gross sales Workforce, shall be hosted by Toby Payne, a accomplice, gross sales coach and guide with Sandler Coaching. The session will cowl understanding your gross sales individuals and unlocking their potential; streamlining the onboarding course of; making a tradition of accountability to empower salespeople; and sustaining motivation.
Deep Dive Workshop choice two on Emotional Intelligence Coaching shall be hosted by Dr. Melissa Fur-man, proprietor/guide with Profession Potential LLC. The workshop is designed to supply individuals with instruments and methods to boost their very own emotional intelligence to influence decision-making, teamwork, productiveness, stress administration and downside fixing in a constructive approach; in addition to instruments to handle and develop emotional intelligence in others. The session contains an emotional intelligence evaluation that must be accomplished previous to the session.
Keynote Speaker
ATA has chosen Jeff Butler as this yr’s keynote speaker. This office knowledgeable’s keynote, titled “Constructing and Efficient Multigenera-tional Workforce,” will deal with work with and managing varied generations.
For extra details about Superior Textiles Expo and to register, please go to advancedtextilesexpo.com.
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