The Nonwovens Institute’s (NWI’s) Fall 2025 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting will be held November 11-12 on the Centennial Campus of NC State University.
The semi-annual IAB meeting is where NWI’s member companies gather with faculty and student researchers to review the latest results from the consortium’s portfolio of industry-identified nonwovens research projects. This is an opportunity for member companies, government agencies, faculty and students to engage around some of the fundamental challenges facing the nonwovens industry today. The IAB meeting will feature the presentation of the latest findings from NWI’s pre-competitive nonwovens research portfolio, along with poster sessions, tours of NWI’s state-of-the-art pilot- and lab-scale nonwoven production and testing facilities, and a variety of networking events.
5 Reasons to Attend the IAB
- Review the latest findings from NWI’s industry-identified research portfolio.
- Network with leaders in the nonwovens industry.
- Help shape the consortium’s research project portfolio as it evolves.
- Connect with top talent in nonwovens subject matter areas to support your company’s recruiting initiatives.
- Gain a better understanding of the fundamental challenges facing the nonwovens industry today and as we look toward the future.
IAB Schedule: November 11-12, 2025
November 11:
- IAB Introductions and NWI Student Awards Ceremony: November 11, 8:00–9:00 am (Convocation Center, Wilson College of Textiles)
- The meeting will kick off with attendee introductions, recognition of newly elected members of the Executive Committee and Strategic Scientific Advisory Board and an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding presentations from the Spring 2025 IAB meeting.
Fall 2024 IAB Awards Presentation
Professor Pourdeyhimi presents Best Paper Awards to Ph.D. students (L-R) Anastasia Timofeeva, Nishant Bhatta and Anicah Smith O’Brien
- IAB Student Research Presentations: 9:00 am–noon (Convocation Center, Wilson College of Textiles)
- NWI student researchers present their latest findings. Ample time will be provided to allow attendees to evaluate each presentation, ensuring the projects receive necessary feedback and are well prepared for next steps.
- IAB Member Introductions: noon–1:30 pm (Convocation Center, Wilson College of Textiles)
- Several NWI member companies will present on their capabilities as they relate to nonwovens, providing attendees an opportunity to learn about their fellow members.
- IAB Student Research Presentations (Cont’d): 1:30pm–4:30 pm (Convocation Center, Wilson College of Textiles)
- The research project presentations continue through the first half of Wednesday November 12.
- IAB Faculty Proposal Pitch and Poster Session: 5:00–6:00 pm (The Clubhouse at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on NC State’s Centennial Campus)
- NWI principal investigators (PIs) will pitch prospective new projects in poster format – an excellent way to learn more about the projects that will be presented to the consortium for future funding.
- IAB Networking Reception / Retirement Celebration: 6:00–8:30 pm (The Clubhouse at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on NC State’s Centennial Campus)
- This is the IAB meeting’s premier networking event, where attendees will gather to engage in conversation while enjoying drinks, hors d’oeuvres and wonderful views of the university golf course and Raleigh skyline. We will also recognize the X years of contributions of Thomas (Tom) Daugherty who retired July 1, 2025 as Deputy Director of NWI.
November 12:
- IAB Student Research Presentations (Cont’d) : 8:00–11:30 am (Convocation Center, Wilson College of Textiles)
- The research project presentations continue through the first half of Wednesday November 12.
- IAB Student Poster Session: 11:30 am–1:30 pm (Convocation Center, Wilson College of Textiles)
- Upon conclusion of the research project presentations, students will present posters highlighting their work. Take this time to interact directly with the students and learn more about the projects that have been presented during the meeting. New NWI student researchers will also be presenting posters, so attendees can learn about upcoming projects as well.
- IAB Research Project Review/NWI Business Update: November 12, 1:30–4:30 pm (Convocation Center, Wilson College of Textiles)
- The Research Project Review session is perhaps the most important element of the meeting, as this is where NWI members will discuss the projects that have been presented and finalize evaluations. This candid forum is critical to ensuring the projects are evolving in an optimal way. The results of this discussion will also determine the NWI Student Awards for Best Technical, Best Presentation and Best Overall. Following the project review, NWI will provide an update on the institute’s recent activities and business operations.
- NWI Pilot and Lab Facility Tour: May 12, 4:45–5:30 pm (NWI Labs)
- The IAB meeting concludes with a tour of NWI’s state-of-the-art fabrication and testing labs. The tour will cover NWI’s large pilot-scale Meltblown, Spunbond and Staple labs, as well as the Fiber and Polymer Science, Analytical and Physical Testing and Filtration Testing labs. If you have a specific technology platform or test method you would like to discuss during your time at the IAB meeting, please email us at nonwovens@ncsu.edu. We will be happy to customize a tour focused on your specific areas of interest.
November 13:
- GeoDict Workshop: 8:30am–2:30pm Textiles Complex (TEX) – 1020 Main Campus Drive Raleigh, NC in the Convocation Room.
- Learn about this a powerful nonwoven simulation software from NWI member Math2Market. The focus will be on filtration. The workshop requires a separate registration.
- For additional information, please contact Jimei Wang at jwang41@ncsu.edu or +1 919-515-6582.
Registration
If you are a current NWI member and would like to register, use the links below:
For additional information, please contact Jimei Wang at jwang41@ncsu.edu or +1 919-515-6582.
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