Past Sessions
Have a look at the events we’ve hosted in the past. Although similar in nature, the topics covered in each conference are defined by current industry trends and relevant world events. Each year, we look forward to creating a truly unforgettable experience for our attendees. Check out our past events below to get an idea of what’s in store.
1967 marked the first time ITS recorded attendance at scientific sessions. Here are the themed sessions since 2003.
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2003
Fibers and Beyond - Mississauga, Ontario
From Silk to High Tech - Kingston, Ontario
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2004
High Performance Textiles - Ottawa, Ontario
Cutting Edge Technical Textiles - Mississauga, Ontario
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2005
Specialty Textiles - Ottawa, Ontario
Coated and Laminated Textiles - Kingston, Ontario
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2006
Emerging Textile Innovations - Mississauga, Ontario
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2007
Needs and Challenges in Textile Materials
Ageing of Textile and Polymer Materials - Kingston, Ontario
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2008
Outdoor and In-Use Durability of Textiles and Textile Coatings - Ottawa, Ontario
Textiles - A Subject of Interest in Universities - Edmonton, Alberta
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2009
We've Come a Long Way - Textile Research in Canada in the 21st Century - Gatineau, Québec
Rewards and Challenges in Textile Research - Winnipeg, Manitoba
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2010
New Generation of Textiles - From Fiber to Recycling - St-Hyacinthe, Québec
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2012
Surface Treatment or Modification of New Fibres, including Natural Fibres - Gatineau, Québec
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2013
The Environment - St-Hyacinthe, Québec
Innovation and R&D Opportunities - Ottawa, Ontario
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2014
Research in Textiles for the Oil and Gas Industries - Banff, Alberta
Developmenet of Textile Standards - Montréal, Québec
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2015
Open Innovation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration - St-Hyacinthe, Quebec
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2016
Textile Solutions for Tomorrow's Transportation and Energy - Hamilton, Ontario
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2017
Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment - Montréal, Québec & Edmonton, Alberta
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2018
Innovations in Fibres and Filaments and Textiles and Flexible Materials for Infrastructure Renewal - Montréal, Québec & Edmonton, Alberta
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2019
Comfort in Textile Products - Relevance and Measurement - St-Hyacinthe, Québec & Edmonton, Alberta
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2020 - Montréal, Quebec & Edmonton, Alberta
Quality Methods and IT Influences
Sustainability in Textiles
Medical Textiles
Student Research Corner
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2021 - Virtual
Rapid innovation 2020
Smart textiles
PPE for COVID-19 frontline workers
Textile finishing/functional clothing
Student research corner
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2022 - Virtual
Nonwovens and their technical applications
Technical textiles for geotechnical engineering applications
Panel discussion on "Insights about human resources in the textile industry"
Energy-harvesting textiles and flexible materials
Next generation of PPE/PPE innovation
Textile sustainability and recycling
Student research corner