Evolve ’25

Speaker: The apparel printing industry faces unprecedented change. Within 3-5 years, AI, robotics, and automation will fundamentally transform operations—and the competitive pressure is mounting fast. AI- powered design tools, automated communication systems, and emerging robotics aren’t science fiction; they’re reshaping how successful shops operate today. Join Dave Rosendahl, Co-Founder & President, MindFire, Inc, as he […]…

Speakers: The explosion of print-on-demand and e-commerce fulfillment has changed the way apparel decorators operate. With a growing emphasis on printing and decorating customized orders, apparel decorators now have the unique opportunity to create a luxury experience for the end-user. While most overlook packaging, this area is one way that decorators should utilize for ultimate…

Speakers: As brands push for speed, transparency, and consistency across their apparel supply chains, manual processes are no longer sustainable. From order entry to shipping, the apparel industry’s legacy workflows create bottlenecks, misprints, and missed delivery windows — the kind of friction that erodes profit and damages brand trust. In this powerful session, learn how…

Speaker: In an evolving market where textile print shops and apparel decorators face shifting supply chains, automation, and consolidation, understanding your business’s true value is more critical than ever. In this session, Peter Schaefer (Partner, New Direction Partners) will adapt his deep expertise in printing M&A to the apparel and textile space. You’ll walk away…

Speaker: Policy shifts, port reforms, and traceability pressures are testing every link in the apparel supply chain. Julie Hughes, President of the United States Fashion Industry Association, shares new data and real-world insights into how brands are adapting—balancing compliance with competitiveness, and sustainability with profitability.…

Speakers: Sweeping tax reform and rising cybersecurity threats are converging to redefine how apparel decorators protect their businesses in 2025. From new opportunities in capital investment incentives like Section 179 to growingrisks in data and network security, today’s leaders must be proactive on both financial and operational fronts.Join Alan Cole, Senior Economist at the Tax…

Speakers: Print on demand has moved from niche to necessity. In this panel, industry leaders break down how on-demand production is driving growth across apparel, licensing, and e-commerce. From scaling infinite SKUs and eliminating inventory risk to balancing in-house production with strategic partnerships, the discussion explores what it really takes to win with print on demand…

Speaker: In an era where every percentage point of cost matters, this session liftsthe veil on how tariffs, trade enforcement, and shifting global policies arereshaping the economics of sourcing, printing, and apparel manufacturing. Join Auggie Tantillo, one of Washington’s foremost textile and tradestrategists, for an incisive, action-oriented discussion tailored for brands,retailers, decor businesses, and textile…

Speaker: Apparel and Textiles are being rewired—by tariffs and trade realignment, by AI-driven planning, by automation from warehouse to sew line, and by on-demand models that crush inventory risk. In this fast-paced overview,we’ll connect the dots – so brands, retailers, and contract decorators leave with a better view of where profit pools are shifting, what…