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ITS Symposium - 2023

(March 7 and 8)

and

Annual General Meeting

(March 7)

Location: Hybrid with Dual Montréal and Edmonton Locations + Remote Access

Fee: Same if attending in-person or remotely

 

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  • Technical textiles in composite materials

    • Industry:

      • Mr. Nicolas Juillard, Textiles Monterey, QC

    • Academia:

      • Prof. Nicole Demarquette, Ecole de technologie supérieure, QC.

  • PPE-medical

    • Industry:

      • Dr. David J. Proctor, International Antimicrobial Council, USA.

    • Academia:

      • Prof. Song Liu, University of Manitoba, MB

  • Sportswear

    • Industry:

      • To be announced soon, lululemon, BC

    • Academia:

      • Prof. René Rossi, EMPA, Switzerland

  • Smart/e-textiles

    • Industry:

      • Dr. Christopher Anderson, ZSK USA Inc., USA.

    • Academia:

      • Prof. Lucy Dunne, University of Minnesota, USA.

  • Recycling/sustainable textiles

    • Industry:

      • Mr. Dave Kasper, General Recycled, QC.

    • Academia:

      • Prof. Akbar Khaddami, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran/ University of Alberta, AB.

 

  • Challenges and opportunities for the textile business/industry: Textile education/training

    • Panel discussion

    • Mr. Bob Kirke, Canadian Apparel Federation, ON.

    • Prof. Jane Batcheller, University of Alberta, AB.

 

  • Challenges and opportunities for the textile business/industry: Regulatory compliance

    • Panel discussion

    • Mr. Sravanth Kanukuntla, SGS North America Inc., USA.

    • Ms. Shona Mosslovshin, Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada, ON.

 

Students' research corner​

  • 8 oral presentations

  • Poster presentations in Montréal and Edmonton

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