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SPESA Facilitates First-of-Its-Kind Strategy Simulation in Conjunction with Annual Executive Conference
Press Release | To close out its recent 2025 Executive Conference (August 27-29, 2025, in Chicago, IL), SPESA hosted a game simulation for conference attendees — a strategic exercise that incentivized creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative teamwork through a unique format...
Sep 15


2025 SPESA Executive Conference - Press Coverage
2025 SPESA Executive Conference - Press Coverage
Sep 7


What You Missed in Chicago!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Chicago for the 2025 SPESA Executive Conference!
Sep 7


2025 SPESA Executive Conference Session Recap
Event Recap | 2025 SPESA Executive Conference session recap, courtesy of Devin Steele of eTextileCommunications...
Sep 3


SPESA Welcomes New Board Member, Announces New Officer Slate, and Presents Member Emeritus Award
Press Release | During its recent Annual Business Meeting, the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) announced the approval of its incoming officers and the election of the Board Class of 2028, which includes a new member to the association’s Board of Directors. SPESA also recognized a new recipient of the SPESA Member Emeritus award...
Sep 2


Future Proof Your Business with SPESA
SPESA Announcement | The SPESA Executive Conference brings together stakeholders from across the sewn products supply chain to discuss the most pressing issues facing our industry. So, naturally, this year's discussion topics focus on building resilient, future-ready businesses. Our goal is to provide conference attendees with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to prevail during uncertain times. Take a look below at the agenda topics planned for Chicago...
Jul 14


Sponsor the 2025 SPESA Executive Conference in Chicago
SPESA Announcement | Check out the available sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 SPESA Executive Conference in Chicago...
Jun 17


Speaker Announcement | Revered Chicago Designer To Speak at Upcoming SPESA Executive Conference (August 27-29, 2025 | Sofitel Magnificent Mile)
SPESA Announcement | Chicago’s premier fashion designer, Maria Pinto, will be taking the stage at SPESA’s upcoming Executive Conference, August 27-29, 2025, at the Sofitel Magnificent Mile...
Jun 16


2025 SPESA Executive Conference To Prioritize Industry Resiliency with Theme: Forging Forward - Building Resilient, Future-Ready Businesses
SPESA Announcement | We're operating in a time of uncertainty — from fluctuating markets to geopolitical concerns to supply chain disruptions. Yet, despite hurdles on the horizon, the sewn products industry has remained resilient...
Jun 16


Registration Opens for 2025 SPESA Executive Conference in Chicago
Press Release | SPESA is excited to announce registration is open for the 2025 SPESA Executive Conference. This year’s event will take place August 27-29 at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile.Â
May 27


Mimosas, Industry Experts, and Free Membership? Visit the SPESA Booth at Texprocess Americas!
Texprocess Americas 2025 is finally here! We are so excited to connect with the sewn products industry this week in Atlanta. For those of you attending the show, please see below for a list of what you can expect to find in the SPESA booth (#2500) as well as from the SPESA members exhibiting this year...
May 5


SPESA Members Exhibiting at Texprocess Americas
Texprocess Americas 2025Â is almost here! Take a look below at all of the SPESA members who will be exhibiting this year...
Apr 30


Message from SPESA on the Occasion of Texprocess Americas 2025
The 2025 edition of Texprocess Americas is now just four weeks away. And when we've talked with people about the show — including both exhibitors and attendees — one word continues to be repeated: access. So, as we approach May, SPESA wanted to share what access means to us, as it relates to the upcoming Texprocess Americas show...
Apr 30


2025 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference - Press Coverage
2025 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference - Press Coverage
Apr 14


What You Missed in Austin!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Austin for the 2025 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference! Bringing this event to Austin was a bit of an experiment for us, and we are very happy that we did. You are all a big part of our success, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
For those of you who weren't able to attend in person, check out the links below to see what you missed!
Apr 14


The SPESA Team Grows with New Membership-Focused Position
SPESA is pleased to announce the hiring of Ambar Campos as Director of Industry and Member Relations, bringing SPESA’s management team up to four. Campos is the small team’s first hire since the current management team took over the association’s reins in 2019...
Apr 13


Final Agenda Released for 2025 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference
Taking place April 2-3, 2025, in Austin, Texas, SPESA’s next Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference brings together...
Mar 24


Advancing the Fashion Industry in Austin | Getting To Know Nina Means & the Lectra-Supported Austin Community College Fashion Incubator
On April 3rd, the sewn products industry will gather at the Austin Central Library for SPESA’s 2025 Advancements in Manufacturing...
Feb 25


The Alphabet Soup Collective Comes to Atlanta!
Press Announcement | We’re getting the band — ahem, industry — back together for another night of toasting glasses and shaking hands...
Feb 5


SPESA Membership Promotion: Come to Texprocess, Join SPESA for FREE
SPESA Announcement | In less than four months, thousands of industry leaders will gather in Atlanta for the 2025 edition of Texprocess Americas.
Jan 23
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