National Upholstery Association

Events for all NUA events are displayed in the calendar below. Members can view events not available to public.

If you are an Industry Partner, you can advertise up to 6 trade show appearances/events on the calendar each year. If you are an Educator member, you can advertise up to 12 classes on the calendar each year. To add events, contact us.

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NUA Nashville Regional Meet-Up

When
November 21, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for an evening of camaraderie and networking at the first Nashville Regional Upholstery Meet-Up! This event will bring together local upholsterers and drapery workrooms for a relaxed and engaging gathering at Schumacher's beautiful showroom. Enjoy wine, beer, and light snacks while connecting with fellow professionals, sharing insights, and strengthening ties within our industry. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP to grace @ graceannupholstery.com

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3D CAD Presentation on Designing Plywood Frames

When
December 10, 2024

1:00 PM

Presented by Lewis Mabon

Using 3D models and 2D drawings to demonstrate step-by-step process for designing plywood frames efficiently. The importance of starting correctly will be demonstrated, how to use scaled sketches to ensure frame stays within the upholstery goal. Best practices will be discussed, such as making the most robust models possible.

Lewis Mabon has been a member of the International Society of Furniture Designers since 1983. He has designed and engineered furniture for residential, contract, healthcare, and hospitality. He has received awards and patents for his designs. Also trained as a Master Upholsterer with extensive woodworking knowledge, Mabon often personally builds what he designs. He has given presentations on designing plywood furniture frames using 3D CAD since 2003 and currently works full time designing plywood frames using SolidWorks software for Flexsteel Furniture Industries.

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Marine Fabricators Conference

Start
January 09, 2025

End
January 11, 2025

Location
Omni Corpus Christi, TX

The annual Marine Fabricators Conference takes place in sunny Corpus Christi. The conference features three full days of education and networking designed to help you cultivate industry connections, improve your efficiency and increase revenue.

https://marine.textiles.org/marine-fabricators-conference/registration/

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NECPA 2025 Expo and Conference

Start
January 28, 2025

End
January 30, 2025

Location
Atlantic City, NJ

What You'll Find

The Annual Conference and Expo provides a peek into the latest and greatest products and services for the awning and marine canvas industry. Meet over 50 vendors at our Expo and learn the latest techniques and best industry practices during our conference seminar tracks. The weekend is also filled with many networking events that you'll surely find both entertaining and productive!

Who Should Attend?

Any professional working in or serving the awning and outdoor fabric industry should attend our annual Awning and Marine Canvas Products Show. Manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, retailers and service providers all attend our conference and expo to see the latest innovations, gain new insights, and connect with business colleagues both old and new.

https://www.necpa.org/expo2025

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Women In Textiles Summit

Start
March 31, 2025

End
April 02, 2025

Location
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY

The goal of the summit is to strengthen the advancement of women in the textile industry through an interactive forum that provides education, networking and dialogue about important issues affecting women in business.

The 2024 Women in Textiles Summit took place February 12-14 in Phoenix, AZ. The Summit welcomed just under 100 attendees (48 of which were first-timers!). Emcees Jasmine Cox, Gaston College and Nichole Holroyd, Spiritus Systems led the 2-day event, which consisted of industry, professional and personal education, group discussions and lots of fun networking activities!

https://www.textiles.org/events/women-in-textiles-summit/women-registration/

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Custom Workroom Conference

Start
September 23, 2025

End
September 25, 2025

Location
Kingsport, TN

Why attend CWC?

If you are new to the workroom industry, or would like to learn more about starting your own workroom business.

If you are an experienced workroom owner looking for fellowship, fresh ideas and inspiration.

If you are looking for better and more efficient methods and equipment to improve production.

If you would like to meet your peers and suppliers in person, to put a face to a name and strengthen relationships.

If you would like help with pricing, marketing or setting business goals.

If you have never attended a workroom conference – it can be life changing!

https://www.customworkroomconference.com/

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Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

Start
November 05, 2025

End
November 07, 2025

Location
Indianapolis, IN

CONNECT with over 4,500 textiles professionals.

DISCOVER the newest innovations in the marketplace.

SOURCE from over 300 exhibitors to drive your business forward.

Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly IFAI Expo, is organized by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA).

For a century, Advanced Textiles Expo has been the industrial fabrics industry’s flagship show. As the premier textiles event, Expo is the place where industry stakeholders and leaders CONNECT, DISCOVER, and SOURCE in order to grow their businesses.

https://advancedtextilesexpo.com

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