As the textile industry faces mounting pressure to reduce environmental impact, circularity has emerged as a critical framework for sustainable transformation. This conference will bring together industry leaders, researchers, designers, and policy experts to address the complex challenges of implementing truly circular systems across the textile value chain.

The Circularity Conference will take place on June 17-18, 2025, at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. Join industry professionals for this two-day conference focused on comprehensive discussions and explorations of sustainable strategies within the textile industry.

America’s Seed Fund, also known as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, offers small business entrepreneurs in the life sciences more than $1.3 billion in non-dilutive funding to support small business research and development. 
 
Join us for this informational webinar on Wednesday, June 24, at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn about open funding opportunities and the application process.

Bring your questions- there will be a live Q&A session following the presentation! 

The Small Business Programs, also known as America’s Seed Fund, are comprised of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. This webinar will focus on small business opportunities for women’s health research, with two overarching goals:

To introduce the women’s health research community to small business opportunities
To introduce the small business community to women’s health research priorities
Staff from the NIH SEED Office and selected Institute small business programs will provide overviews of the small business program and IC-specific interests. Attendees can submit questions in advance for program staff.

AATCC and SEAMS, leaders of the textile industry, have joined forces to present Fabricating the Future: AATCC and SEAMS 2025 Annual Conference. This inaugural event, taking place October 5-7 at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, GA, promises exceptional content, valuable networking, and engaging activities from morning to evening.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build new relationships! Plus, with Savannah’s charm and renowned Southern hospitality, it’s the perfect destination to bring the family for an unforgettable experience.