2026 Advanced Functional Fabrics Summit
September 22 - September 23
Learn, Network, and Demonstrate Your Technology
Join the 2026 Advanced Functional Fabrics Summit—the premier gathering for manufacturers, industry services, defense, government, academia, startups, and investors. Discover breakthrough technologies, unlock disruptive applications, and forge partnerships that accelerate innovation across every sector that fabrics touch.
Why Attend
- Explore cutting-edge developments in functional fabrics, manufacturing, and advanced materials
- Learn how emerging capabilities translate into real-world applications across defense, healthcare, industrials, wearables, and consumer products.
- See practical demonstrations, case studies, and hands-on sessions that help you prioritize investments, pilots, and scale.
- Engage with visionaries and decision-makers who are steering standards, policy, and market adoption.
- Access high-value networking opportunities with peers, investors, influencers, and potential collaborators.
Who Should Attend
- Manufacturing leaders and operations executives
- Industry services and supply chain professionals
- Defense Primes and Consumer Facing brand partners
- Academic researchers and technology scouts
- Startup founders and venture investors
- Technology developers, engineers, and product managers
What You’ll Experience
- Keynotes and expert panels highlighting trend lines, policy implications, and funding opportunities
- Technical sessions and demonstrations of breakthrough advanced fabric technologies and integrations
- Breaks, meals, and receptions designed specifically to boost networking
- Opportunities to learn about government needs, happenings in the industry, and what’s on the technology horizon