The speaker and activities schedule for the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit taking place Feb. 12–14, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz., is August 3, 2023, has been announced. The event is an opportunity to share expertise and empower others by engaging with industry members who are passionate and engaged in their career, education, community and are driven by a desire to share challenges, successes, opportunities and experiences.

Event speakers include:

• Apurba Banerjee, Textile Research Scientist at Standard Textile Corporation
• Sarah Cobb, Digital Marketing & Communications Strategist for Mermet USA
• Nichole Holroyd, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Spiritus Systems. Spiritus Systems
• Holly V Morris, Hand Surgeon, Medical Textile Specialist
• Clelia Parisi, Business and Advanced Product Development/Technical Advisor, Apex Mills Corp.
• Amy Rivera, Founder of Ninjas Fighting Lymphedema Foundation and Rivera Hybrid Solutions
• Billie Whitehouse, CEO & Creative Director of Wearable Experiments (Wearable X)

There are numerous opportunities to network and engage with conference attendees including breakout discussions, networking dinners and a “speed dating” event. Education sessions include:

• Social Media and Blogging in the Textile Manufacturing Industry
• Women in Advanced Textiles Marking Great Things
• Strength in Every Stitch: Your Journey to Empowerment
• The Role of Textiles in a Greener Operating Room
• Creativity and Connected Clothing

To register and see the full schedule, click here.