# AATCC International Conference

- Dates: 4 October 2026 to 6 October 2026
- Location: Hotel Ballast, Wilmington, United States
- Address: 301 N Water St Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Organiser: AATCC
- Industry: Manufacturing

## About

The AATCC International Summit is an event for industry professionals, researchers, and innovators in the textile industry. It features educational presentations, networking opportunities, and discussions on advancements in textile technology. The event covers topics such as color science, chemical compliance, AI applications, fiber innovations, and sustainability.

## Who attends

Whether you work in product development, testing, manufacturing, research, or innovation strategy, the Summit offers unmatched opportunities to connect technical expertise with real-world industry challenges.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.aatcc.org/events/aatcc-international-summit)
- [Registration](http://members.aatcc.org/4DCGI/events/Register.html?Action=Register&ConfID%5FW=768)
- [Agenda](https://www.aatcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Summit-program-Website-7-13-26.pdf)

## Topics

- Textile, Fabrics & Yarns
- Apparel & Clothing

## Speakers

- Nicole Bivens Collinson
- Jim Manelski, Director of Sales, FASTSEWN America
- Steve Paolini, President, Telelumen LLC
- Gang Sun, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, UC Davis
- Kimberley Zhang

## Sponsors and partners

- XritePantone
- Testfabrics
- VeriVide
- AGS
- ATI
- CSI

## Ticket pricing

USD 345

## Where to stay

- **Hell's Kitchen**: 200 m from the venue, 118 Princess Street, Wilmington, 28401
- **Courtyard Wilmington Downtown/Historic District**: 390 m from the venue, 229 North 2nd Street, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/ilmwc)
  - Phone: +1 910-632-2900
- **Riverview Suites Wilmington**: 400 m from the venue, 106 N Water St, Wilmington, 28401
- **Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown**: 420 m from the venue, 225 Grace Street, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmdohx-hampton-wilmington-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 910-251-3930
- **Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton**: 590 m from the venue, 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmwrup-hotel-ballast-wilmington/)
  - Phone: +1-910-763-5900
- **Aloft**: 760 m from the venue
- **Best Western Plus Coastline Inn**: 840 m from the venue, 503 Nutt Street, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-wilmington/best-western-plus-coastline-inn/propertyCode.34136.html)
  - Phone: +1 910-763-2800
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront**: 920 m from the venue, 9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmcces-embassy-suites-wilmington-riverfront/)

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