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
- 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
Registration
- Early Registration (3rd July)- £300
- Regular Registration (4th July – 31st August) - £350
- Student Registration - £200
- Non-participant Registration - £200
Join us at the IFKT2020 Gala Evening Event
Thursday 1st September, 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Titanic Hotel, Belfast
Programme
Central Board Meeting of IFKT – Room TBC Ulster University, York Street Belfast
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
6pm to 7pm | Registration |
6:30pm to 7:30pm | Welcome meeting at Ulster University, York Street |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
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 |
| 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
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
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.
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
For more information, contact Alison Gault at ae.gault@ulster.ac.uk.