INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the future dates and locations for its FiltXPO and IDEA events, reaffirming its long-term commitment to serving the global filtration, nonwovens, and engineered materials communities.
As part of this announcement, INDA confirmed that IDEA, its flagship conference and exhibition, will return to its traditional three-year cycle following IDEA 27. While IDEA 27 will take place two years after the most recent IDEA in 2025, this two-year timing is a one-time occurrence. INDA will maintain its long-standing cadence and value for this event moving forward. IDEA 27 will take place March 23-25, 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri.
IDEA is the largest nonwovens and engineered materials exhibition in the Americas, bringing together global industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. In addition to the exhibition, IDEA features a robust conference program that addresses key industry hot topics, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, market trends, and emerging technologies.
FiltXPO is a conference and exhibition focused exclusively on the filtration industry. The technical conference program delivers in-depth insights into filtration science, applications, and advancements, while the exhibition provides a comprehensive showcase of innovations across the full spectrum of air, water, gas, and oil filtration components and technologies. FiltXPO 2026 will be held October 28-29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Future Dates and Locations
FiltXPO 2028
March 29–30, 2028
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
IDEA 30
March 26–29, 2030
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas
FiltXPO 2030 (Co-located with IDEA 30)
March 26–29, 2030
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas
The co-location of FiltXPO and IDEA 30 in 2030 will provide expanded opportunities for cross-industry engagement, knowledge exchange, business development across the filtration and nonwoven sectors, and synergies for both exhibitors and visitors.
To view 2026 INDA events and professional development courses, visit: https://www.inda.org/events/calendar.php
