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50th International Federation of Knitting Technologists Congress

Knitting for a Sustainable Future.
Wednesday 31st of August 2022 to Friday 2nd September 2022, Belfast Campus

Introduction

Introduction

In 2020 the International Federation of Knitting Technologists (IFKT) was looking forward to celebrating its 50th Congress however due to Covid19 this was paused and now in 2022 the 50th biennial Congress event of the IFKT will take place in Belfast hosted by Ulster University.

This leading conference in knitting technology and analogous technologies provides an opportunity for both researchers, practitioners, and industry to exchange new ideas and practical experiences from a diverse range of knitting expertise.

The role of knitting technology both warp and weft cuts across many fields including fashion, interiors, sport, military, medical, automotive, aerospace, fibre technology, Computer Aided design, smart textiles, and technical textiles.

The theme of sustainability is an essential approach in all that we do, sustaining future practice, being sustainable in design and sustaining our knitting industry.

IFKT 2022 while celebrating its 50th milestone seeks to encourage dialogue and discussion among participants about general topics as well as this year’s special theme.

We invite various types of contributions from researchers, educators, practitioners, and industrialists to address the broad spectrum of knitting technology challenge.

Important Dates

Important Dates

  • 30th June – Abstract submission
  • 8th July – Author notifications
  • 29th July – Camera ready Full Version of the Manuscripts
  • 23rd July – Early bird registration deadline
  • 10th August – Reviewer Feedback
  • 21st August – Final versions of all accepted contributions
  • 31st August – 2nd September Congress event
Submit your abstract

Registration

  • Early Registration (3rd July)- £300
  • Regular Registration (4th July – 31st August) - £350
  • Student Registration - £200
  • Non-participant Registration - £200
Register

Join us at the IFKT2020 Gala Evening Event

Thursday 1st September, 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Titanic Hotel, Belfast

Programme

  • 31 August - 1 September
  • 2 - 3 September
  • Committees

Central Board Meeting of IFKT – Room TBC Ulster University, York Street Belfast

Agenda for Wednesday 31st August
TimeActivity

6pm to 7pm

Registration

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Welcome meeting at Ulster University, York Street

Agenda for Thursday 1st September
TimeActivity

8:30am to 9:00am

Registration – BA-01-009

9am to 9:30am

Opening Ceremony

9:30am to 9:50am

Keynote 1

9:50am to 11:10am

Session 1

11:10am to 11:40am

Coffee and comfort break

11:40am to 1:00pm

Session 2

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Lunch and Poster sessions

2:00pm to 4:00pm

Session 3

4:00pm to 4:15pm

Coffee and Tea

4:05pm to 4:30pm

Central Board Meeting (Room TBC)

4:30pm to 5:45pm

IFKT General Assembly (Room TBC)

7:30pm to 10:30pm

Conference Dinner at Titanic Hotel, Belfast

Agenda for Friday 2 September
Time Activity

9:00am to 9:30am

Registration at BA-01-009

9:30am to 11:10am

Session 4

11:10am to 11:40am

Coffee Break

11:40am to 1:10pm

Session 5

1:10pm to 2:00pm

Lunch

2:00pm to end

Afternoon session

Closing Ceremony

Saturday 3rd September

Optional Trip: TBC

Organising Committee

  • Alison Gault
  • Katie Mulholland
  • Louise Harbinson
  • Hazel Bruce
  • Fintan Mulholland
  • Mary Callan

Scientific Committee

  • Yordanka Angelova – Technical University, Bulgaria
  • Mirela Blaga - Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi, Romania
  • Ellen Bendt - University of Applied Science, Niederrhein, Germany
  • Alison Gault – Ulster University, Northern Ireland
  • Yordan Kyosev – Technical University of Dresden, Germany
  • Arzu Marmarali – Ege University, Turkey
  • Berndt Meyer, IFWS Landessektion Schwiez, Switzerland
  • Elżbieta Mielicka - Textile Research Institute, Poland
  • Zbigniew Mikołajczyk, Łódź University of Technology, Łódź, Poland
  • Shin Woong Park , Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
  • Katarzyna Pieklak – Łódź University of Technology, Łódź, Poland
  • Islam Shamimul, IFKT Section Bangladesh, Bangladesh
  • Eyal Sheffer, Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, Israel
  • Zlatko Vrljicak - University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, Croatia
  • Hitesh Kumar Sharma - CQA-Seneca College, Toronto President IFKT North America
Venue

Venue

Ulster University, Belfast Campus, BT15 1ED.

The conference will take place at Ulster University Belfast Campus.

At the heart of Belfast city centre, and will be hosted by Ulster University.

The venue is in close proximity to the historic Crown Bar, the Belfast City Hall and the Europa Hotel.

Travel and Accommodation

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Flights into:

George Best Belfast City Airport -  4.2 miles/6.75 kilometers

Belfast International Airport – 20 miles/32 kilometers

Dublin Airport – 99 miles/159.5 kilometers

There is a direct bus from Dublin to Belfast every hour.

https://www.aircoach.ie/booking

The following hotels are available to book through our registration portal. Please note that accommodation is not included in the Conference registration fees.

Hilton Belfast City

In the heart of the city centre, beside the ICC Belfast, the Hilton epitomises the lively confidence of the bustling city.

Visit Belfast attractions like the Stormont Parliament Buildings, the Ulster Museum and Belfast Castle. Located beside the ICC Belfast and only minutes from the Odyssey Arena and Victoria Square shopping centre, this Belfast hotel is ideally situated for the conference.

The Hilton Belfast hotel has a business centre and wireless internet access in public areas. From Hilton Rooms up, all Hilton Belfast hotel rooms offer air conditioning and river or mountain views. Executive Room guests enjoy Executive Lounge access and the stunning river-view corner suites overlook the historic Harland & Wolff shipyard, builders of the Titanic.

Ramada by Wyndam

Address: 20 Talbot St, Belfast BT1 2LD

Phone: 028 9026 1800

Relax and explore at our Ramada by Wyndham Belfast hotel in city center near Saint Anne Cathedral. Conveniently located in the heart of town, we offer comfortable, affordable accommodations whether you are with us just one night, or are planning to stay and enjoy the area.

Premier Inn

The Cathedral Quarter was traditionally the home of Belfast's trade associations and warehouses, and still has some of the city's oldest buildings. But a stay at Premier Inn Hotel Belfast Cathedral Quarter puts some distinctly twenty-first century attractions on your doorstep. Come in August and hear some of the latest sounds and bands at the Belsonic Festival. Or December, for a Christmas market that pulls out all the stops. Or in September, for all the fun of over 250 events during Culture Night. Or visit any time of year for world class shopping and fascinating visitor attractions. Then come back to the hotel for mouth-watering food and a lovely comfy bed.

Titanic Hotel Belfast

Situated at the heart of Belfast's Titanic Quarter, the legendary Harland & Wolff Headquarters and Drawing Offices is now the world's most authentic Titanic hotel, offering an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting Northern Ireland on business or for a Belfast city break holiday.

Contact

Contact

For more information, contact Alison Gault at ae.gault@ulster.ac.uk.

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