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An unprecedented Expo in an unprecedented year
December 1st, 2020
It’s the day after IFAI Virtual Expo 2020 as I write this editorial—and my feet are blister-free. That’s not to say that an in-person Expo wouldn’t have been preferable, but under the circumstances, the industry came together in the only way possible for the conversations, networking and education that are more essential than ever. The […]
Five tips for attending a virtual conference
October 1st, 2020
Virtual doesn’t mean boring. Virtual Expo 2020 will offer 25 hours of relevant education spaced over 10 days, and exhibitor hours will be spread over 10 days. IFAI will even host its second annual 5K Fun Run/Walk in a new way during IFAI Virtual Expo. Like so many organizations, Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has […]
Virtual Expo 2020: timely, relevant, essential
October 1st, 2020
Several years ago, the conference management team at Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) started planning the 100th annual Expo event. People asked, “You mean the 100th anniversary of the organization?” “No,” I clarified. “The organization is older than the show, and we didn’t host Expo during certain war years.” As the impact of the COVID-19 […]
IFAI Expo 2020: Plan your virtual experience
October 1st, 2020
Since the first show in 1918, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo has been the textile industry’s flagship event for buying, selling, networking, learning and having fun—all designed to help participants grow the bottom line of their businesses. This year, for the first time, IFAI Expo will take place as an online-only virtual event. […]