Join DEFTECH on April 11, 2025 at the Fiber Innovation Center at Gaston College in Belmont, NC for a hybrid event focused on advancing federal textile innovation to support national security and strengthen the defense industrial base.

Discover how the Fiber Innovation Center drives solutions that meet federal textile requirements through groundbreaking research and fosters partnerships across industry, academia, and government. This hybrid event offers a prime opportunity to engage with leaders in textile innovation, gain insights into defense-related advancements, and explore federal contracting opportunities.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate innovation as we build excitement for the Center’s ribbon cutting on April 28. Be part of the movement shaping the future of national security through advanced textile technologies!

When. April 11, 2025 from 8 – 10 am.

Where. Gaston College, Kimbrell Campus and Textile Technology Center, Room KCC 115, 7220 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012

Registration.  This is a free event; however, registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation.
There will be a tour following the session to those attending.