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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!​

• Resilience Through Headwinds: Building a Chicago-Based Brand

• Circularity: Building a Product Meant To Last

• Made in America & Ethical Manufacturing

• Artificial Intelligence: How AI Is Changing The Way Products Are Created; What Will AI Do for Brands in the Future; What Are the Implications for Global Manufacturing; and How Might Tariffs Accelerate the Use of AI in Sourcing and Production

• A Discussion on Automation & Efficiency

• An Update on Trade & Tariffs for the Sewn Products Industry

• Succession Planning: Prepare for the Future of Your Business

• Quantifying the Creative Process: Leveraging Data to Implement New Technologies, Advocate for Balance

• The Skill of Adapting, Evolving, Transforming in the Face of Disruption

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The 2025 SPESA Executive Conference will take place August 27-29 in Chicago. This annual conference is a key education and networking event for SPESA members, their customers, and anyone interested in learning more about the current issues, trends, and policies impacting the global sewn products industry.

Click here to learn more about this event, including the current speaker line-up and a look at past iterations.

Click here to register now! 

Click here to reserve your discounted hotel room at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile.

Click here to explore sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 SPESA Executive Conference.

If you have any questions about the event or need help with registration, please email Marie@spesa.org and Maggie@spesa.org.