Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 in Orlando — where to stay

Advanced Textiles Expo is the industrial fabrics industry's flagship trade show, organized by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and running for more than a century. The 2026 edition takes place November 3-5 at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building) in Orlando, Florida, with pre-show education kicking off Monday, November 2. For three days, attendees walk a show floor of 300+ exhibitors spanning more than two dozen textile markets, from geosynthetics and marine fabrication to safety, construction and emerging technologies. A dedicated Emerging Technologies Conference adds a full day of education on November 2, while the co-located Sun Shading Expo North America shares the same hall and lets visitors explore sun protection and shading systems with a single badge. The event draws over 4,000 participants from 60+ countries each year, making it a central meeting point for manufacturers, engineers, fabricators, designers and suppliers. On-site highlights include live equipment demonstrations, campfire sessions, keynote speakers and networking receptions. If you are planning to attend, booking a hotel inside the official ATA housing block through the Site & Stay partner is the safest way to secure rooms near the Orange County Convention Center and avoid third-party resellers.