Innovate Textile & Apparel Americas, to be organised by World Textile Information Network (WTiN), will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina from May 1-3, 2019.
The event, organised in partnership with the North Carolina State University College of Textiles, will offer an in-depth exploration of digital technology, materials and business strategy, each in a self-contained one-day program.
It will include the Textile 4.0 Conference that will explore emerging digital business models and introduce the latest application opportunities in smart factory development, including robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and virtual or augmented reality.
An event titled Re:Think Materials that will provide expert technical insights for product developers, including market opportunities in connected textiles; conductive fiber and yarn; textiles for energy harvesting and storage; printed textile electronics; and the application possibilities of graphene and other ‘2D’ materials.
A presentation on textile Business Futures in conjunction with top textile and apparel industry consultants Gherzi will provide an intensive one-day introduction for C-level executives to learn about digital business strategy, risk management, return on investment, leadership and culture change.
