RISE® Conference to be held alongside IDEA®27 in March 2027

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that its annual RISE® conference will not take place in August 2026. Instead, the event will be आयोजित in conjunction with IDEA®27 from March 23–25, 2027. The combined event will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

According to INDA, the revised format is intended to provide improved accessibility and a broader platform for technical professionals seeking to integrate emerging technologies and innovations into their processes and products. The event will combine technical sessions with exposure to commercial technologies and industry developments.

“Presenting RISE at IDEA27 allows us to deliver greater value to a broader, global audience,” said Tony Fragnito, INDA President and CEO. “By aligning with IDEA, we’re making it easier for technical professionals to access critical insights, connect with industry leaders, and engage with the innovations shaping the future of engineered fabrics.”

The updated RISE program will cover multiple areas of development, including fundamental research, corporate research, upstream innovation, and performance-focused applications. INDA noted that the technical content is designed to be applicable across the global nonwovens value chain.

“RISE has always served as a hub for breakthrough thinking in nonwovens and engineered fabrics,” said Matt O’Sickey, PhD, INDA Director of Education & Technical Affairs. “By expanding the format and presenting it at IDEA27, we are making cutting-edge research and innovation more accessible for a broader audience.”

The combined event will provide a platform for various stakeholders, including technology scouts exploring emerging innovations, R&D leaders and engineers working on advanced materials and processes, and business professionals identifying scalable opportunities within the nonwovens sector.

Further details regarding the RISE program, including themes and speakers, are expected to be announced in the coming months at ideashow.org.