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ARTA Education Conference

Start
7 Apr 2026
End
9 Apr 2026
Location
Nashville, TN

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

Non-Member Registration – $920.00
Limited Time: $75 off! Register today at only $920 (normally $995).

Register for the 2026 Education Conference.

Registration closes March 9, 2026. Register today!
Sponsor: Annual Sponsor Discount Registration – $397.50
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Sponsor: Complimentary Registration
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Sponsor: Conference Sponsor Discount Registration – $596.25
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The 2026 ARTA Education Conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals committed to advancing reusable textile solutions. Join us in Nashville for three days of insights, networking, and forward-thinking discussions shaping the future of our industry.

DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown
314 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219

Secure your hotel stay within the official conference room block for the best rates. Reserve your room by the deadline of March 9, 2026.

Reserve Your Hotel Room

*subject to changes

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

12:00 - 6:00 pm | Registration; check in and grab your name badge, program, and other conference materials
12:00 - 6:00 pm | Visit the many exhibitors, located conveniently in the area adjacent to registration
6:00 - 7:30 pm | Threads of Connection Welcome Reception and Exhibitor Hall at The DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 am | Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 am | PPE and Beyond: Expanding Reusables in Healthcare Settings with Ammar Khan, Calderon Textiles, and Steve Berg, Encompass Group
10:00 - 11:00 am | Reusables vs Disposables with Cort Naab, Tingue, Duane Houvener, American Dawn, and Mike Justice, Becks Classic
11:00 - 11:15 | Break to grab a snack and refreshment and visit exhibitors, sponsored by American Dawn
11:15 am - 12:15 pm | Automations and AI in Laundry Operations with Anders Hansen, Jensen.
12:15 - 1:15 pm | Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 pm | Keynote Speaker Rashad Rayford, sponsored by Gurtler
2:15 - 3:15 pm | Sales Workshop moderated by Rashad Rayford
3:15 - 3:30 pm | Break to grab a snack and refreshment and visit exhibitors, sponsored by Global Sourcing Solutions | Cromwell Textiles
3:30 - 4:30 pm | IFUs with Greg Gicewicz, Compliance Shark, and Sarah Brobeck, ALM
6:00 - 10:00 pm | Honky Tonk Takeover Reception at Ole Red, sponsored by MIP

Thursday, April 9, 2026

7:30 - 8:30 am | Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 am | Tarriff and Legislative Update with Jeff Courey, George Courey, Inc.
9:30 - 10:30 am | Advancements in Fabric Technology for Longevity and Performance with Belinda Burt, Elevate Textiles
10:30 - 10:45 am | Break to grab a snack and a refreshment and visit exhibitors
10:45 - 11:15 am | Textile Circularity and End of Life with Erika Kimball, Kimball Sustainable Healthcare
11:15 - 11:45 am | Building a Reusable Policy: From Purchasing to Processing with Ed McCaulay, United Hospital Services and Jason Hartsell, United Hospital Services
11:45 am - 12:15 pm | Playbook Materials with Brendan O'Neill, London Hospital Linen Service, Inc.
Thursday Afternoon | Optional Golf Outing (advance registration is required)

ARTA Conference attendees can submit for CE credits through ALM (Association for Linen Management).

Attendees who hold an ALM Certification may submit individually after completing an ARTA educational session by sending the below information to (cpaddack@almnet.org) or (info@almnet.org).

Participant name
Name/title of the educational program
Program date
Length of the session
Certificate of Participation (if applicable)

If there are multiple hours to submit at one time, submit this form along with proof of participation.

Education Conference Sponsorship Opportunities:

If your organization is looking to increase visibility, connect with attendees, and showcase thought leadership, now is the perfect time to become an ARTA sponsor. 2026 Education Conference Sponsorship Prospectus with new branding.pdf.

Annual Sponsorship Opportunities:

ARTA Annual Sponsorships include a variety of benefits for 2026-2027. Annual Sponsorship packages include many benefits for the 2026 Education Conference, including complimentary registration(s), attendee lists, and more! Click here for more information on Annual Sponsorships.

When you're ready to purchase your sponsorship, click the sponsorship package below and add it to your cart. Click the shopping cart in the top right corner to check out. Questions? Please contact us at Hello@ARTA1.com.