The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has opened registration for IDEA®27, taking place March 23–25, 2027, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo. Participants can register for IDEA27 at events.american-tradeshow.com/IDEA27. This year, INDA members can receive an IDEA27 show floor pass at no charge.
Exhibitors will showcase the latest materials, technologies, equipment and solutions serving markets including hygiene, medical, filtration, automotive, geotextiles, building and construction, and home furnishings.
“IDEA is where the global nonwovens industry comes together to discover what’s next, strengthen business relationships and turn new ideas into opportunities,” says Ben Muller, executive director of INDA. “IDEA27 will bring together the people, technologies and expertise that drive our industry forward, and we look forward to welcoming the global nonwovens community to Kansas City.”
The RISE® Technology Conference will be held in conjunction with IDEA27, creating a comprehensive experience connecting forward-looking technical content with commercial technologies, market developments and business opportunities across the show floor.
The reformatted RISE program will highlight innovation across the full spectrum of development, including fundamental and corporate research, upstream innovation and performance-driven applications. Designed to be broadly applicable across markets, the program will provide actionable technical insights for professionals throughout the global nonwovens value chain.
Details on the RISE conference program will be announced in the coming months and available on the IDEA27 website.
Professional development courses
IDEA27 will begin Mon., March 22, 2027, with six professional development courses designed to build technical knowledge and address key nonwoven market applications.
Course offerings will include an introduction to nonwoven manufacturing as well as specialized education focused on the technical design and performance of baby and adult care absorbent systems, wet wipes and period products. A one-day filter media course also will be offered featuring technical content.
Additional course details will be announced this fall at ideashow.org.
IDEA Achievement Awards
INDA and Nonwovens Industry magazine will once again collaborate to present the IDEA Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding innovations, technical advancements and achievements across the nonwovens and engineered materials industry.
Industry professionals are invited to submit their companies’ most innovative products, materials, equipment and sustainability advancements or nominate innovations on behalf of their clients. Finalists will receive global industry recognition, with winners announced during IDEA27.
Nominations will be accepted through Nov. 8, 2026, on the Nonwovens Industry website: nonwovens-industry.com/vote-now-for-the-2027-idea-achievement-awards/.
Exhibiting, sponsorships and more information
For information about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities at IDEA27, contact Dan Noonan at sales@inda.org. For complete event details, visit ideashow.org.
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