ITS Symposium 2027
(March 2nd & 3rd)
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Annual General Meeting
Abstract submission for 2027 is now open
The Institute of Textile Science (ITS) invites students to present their research and development work in textiles, textile-based and related materials science. Students can choose to participate in an oral or poster presentation. This opportunity is available to current college and university (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.) students, as well as recent graduates (2026) and current postdoctoral fellows. The 2027 Symposium will take place in-person in Edmonton, Montreal and Raleigh, as well as virtually.
BENEFITS OF SPEAKING
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Free registration to the 2027 Symposium.
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Certificate of recognition.
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Valuable presenting experience.
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Networking opportunities and visibility in the industry.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Information to be included in your submission (Word document):
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Contact information for the primary presenter, institution, level of degree, discipline, presentation title, list of authors, and an extended abstract of about 500 words, including an introduction, materials & methods, results & discussion, and conclusion.
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Please specify the presentation preference (oral*, poster**, or either). Please submit it to melwin@ualberta.ca.
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Please include the exact subject line in the email: ITS Symposium 2027 Abstract Submission.
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Submission deadline: January 20, 2027 @ 6 pm EST
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*Presentations will be 10 minutes in length, and preference will be given to students who did not present at the previous Symposium. Abstracts not selected for oral presentation may present as posters.
**Poster presentations will be in person in Montreal, Edmonton, or Raleigh. Presenters must provide a 3-minute video highlighting their work to invite attendees to visit their poster.
Abstract submission for 2027 is now open.​
Registration for the symposium is open; please register if you plan to attend and don't want to miss the scheduled talks.
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