Posted February 23, 2016

 

The U.S. Department of Commerce and Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced that Secretary Penny Pritzker will moderate the keynote panel of the Smart Fabrics Summit featuring executive business leaders at the forefront of the smart fabrics revolution.

 

The summit will take place April 11 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

 

The executives on the panel will be: David Lauren, executive vice president of Global Advertising, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Ralph Lauren Company; Joshua Walden, senior vice president and general manager, the New Technology Group at Intel; and Mary Hennessy, CEO and president of the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Please see the complete announcement here.

 

“As America’s Innovation Agency, the Department of Commerce plays a unique role in facilitating greater collaboration between the public and private sectors on emerging technologies,” said Secretary Pritzker. “Working together, we can spur advancements and address challenges with respect to new industries such as smart fabrics. I am proud that the department will serve as a partner in this event that showcases new smart fabric technology, inspires partnership among industry leaders and encourages the creation of manufacturing jobs in the U.S.”

 

In addition, the complete agenda for the Smart Fabrics Summit featuring lively panel discussions and dynamic industry demonstrations is now available to view on the Smart Fabrics Summit website.

 

With leaders set to participate from the apparel, tech and textiles industries as well as key federal agencies, this is an event you won't want to miss. Registration is now open.

 

Space is limited. To register, please click here.