NC State to host the second AI in the Textile & Fashion Industries Conference

The Fashion and Textile Business Excellence Cooperative (FTBEC) within Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University will host the second AI in the Textile & Fashion Industries Conference at the college’s Convocation Center, March 31–April 2, 2026.

The event will bring together global leaders to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the textile and apparel industries. This year’s program features five sessions, each providing an analysis of AI-driven innovation across key industry sectors. Attendees will hear from founders, CEOs, directors and scholars.

In addition to presentations and expert panels, the conference will include industry-focused panel discussions and two optional hands-on workshops.

For registration information, sponsorship opportunities or inquiries, visit the conference website and/or contact B. Ellie Jin, Ph.D., founding director of the FTBEC, at bejin@ncsu.edu.