Call for Submissions for Functional Fabric Fair Winter
January 21-22, 2026
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

We invite industry leaders, innovators, and experts to submit proposals for the Functional Fabric Fair Expert Talks Program. If you have expertise, case studies, or solutions to share on these vital topics, we encourage you to submit your proposal.

Conference Audience:
The Functional Fabric Fair Expert Talks program is designed for verified designers, product developers, sourcing and purchasing managers, material research and innovation teams, and sustainability professionals seeking innovative fabrics and accessories for outdoor, performance, and lifestyle apparel. It also welcomes exhibitors and manufacturers eager to learn about best practices and sustainability strategies. Created by the industry, for the industry, the program provides actionable insights tailored to the needs of today’s apparel professionals.

Deadline for Submission: November 14, 2025.

Notification of acceptance: Rolling basis, with final notifications by December 1rst, 2025

Proposals must be submitted using the online form found below no later than November 14, 2025.

A maximum of three proposals are permitted from any one company or individual.

Submission Process:

Complete and submit all required items in the session proposal form.

A confirmation email will be sent upon submission.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Functional Fabric Fair Education Management Team and submitters will be notified by email of the Management Team's decisions.

All correspondence and notifications will be sent electronically to the email addresses listed on the submission form.

All of the speakers' individual travel and living expenses are at their own expense, unless pre-approved with show management.

Speaker fees, if applicable, must be indicated.

Selection Criteria:

Relevance and timeliness of topic

Innovation and tactical focus

Quality of proposal (alignment of session description and learning objectives)

Expertise of presenter(s)

Commercial-free, vendor-neutral nature of session proposal

Adherence to one of the approved tracks:

Expert Talks Tracks:

Focus topic is "Textile-to-Textile: The Role of Recyclers

Navigating Tariffs and Government Policies

Women in Power in the Industry

Update in the Garment Industry

Innovation in Performance Fabrics