The event, set to take place in June in Nashville, is gearing up for its second year of successful networking and education
Apparel Decoration Summit announces alphabroder, Kornit Digital, and STAHLS’ as the keynote sponsors of its 2024 event. Produced by PRINTING United Alliance and Apparelist, the summit is scheduled to take place June 3-5 in Nashville.
Now in its second year, the Apparel Decoration Summit is building on the success of its inaugural event. The Summit is an invitation-only, hosted buyer format that brings together industry-leading suppliers and decorators, providing valuable opportunities for attendees to source new solutions and glean insights from the “who’s who” in the garment decoration space. This will be accomplished through keynote sessions, user panels, focused breakout boardroom sessions, and numerous networking activities and receptions.
As keynote sponsors, alphabroder, Kornit, and STAHLS’ will lead a diverse group of industry suppliers aimed at elevating the Summit experience for industry executives looking to explore automation in the industry, new technologies, and more. “Apparel Decoration Summit allows sponsors to connect with attendees on such a focused level,” explains Brandy Jamison-Neth, brand director of Apparelist. “Those who join us in Nashville are going to learn what’s new, what works and what doesn’t, and how to maximize new opportunities, and that’s just the beginning. Every sponsor at the Summit is passionate about our industry and how together, we can propel each other to success.”
Connecting with the Industry
Discussion and networking will build on the accomplishments of last year’s event. “Last year was a very productive Apparel Decoration Summit for Kornit,” says Don Whaley, vice president, Kornit Digital Americas. “The collection of influencers and thought leaders across the apparel decoration industry was impressive, and it proved to be critical stage to showcase to producers, designers, and consumers just how powerful digital textile printing can be.”
Josh Ellsworth, chief revenue officer at STAHLS’, is also looking forward to another successful event. “The experience allowed us to start relationships with a number of new partners,” he explains. “We learned about their business growth priorities and were able to share market insights. It was also great to meet with other sponsors to hear their perspective on the market and where it is heading.”
Also joining this year’s keynote sponsors is alphabroder, a 2023 sponsor that decided to elevate its presence at Apparel Decoration Summit.
“Being a keynote sponsor of the event provides even more access and time with our customers,” says David Clifton, chief marketing and customer experience officer at alphabroder. “We had a great experience at last year’s event — the one-on-one time with our customers was highly valuable and actionable.”
Elevating the Industry
The inaugural Apparel Decoration Summit in 2023 set the bar high, and this year’s event promises to exceed expectations, according to the keynote sponsors.
“Last year we began to share our roadmap and approach to the future of print on demand,” says Ellsworth. “We’re excited to update everyone on innovations in heat printing technology as it relates to print on demand — advancements in direct to film printing, heat presses and patch manufacturing to name a few. We’re also excited to share why we acquired a new company, STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine. We’ll be presenting case studies to show how software can help to foster an eco-system where everyone wins.”
Clifton believes this year’s event will only further elevate the industry from both a networking perspective and a numbers perspective. “We’re expecting even more from the event this year — more industry updates (SODA Report), more customer meetings, and even more fun,” he says.
Whaley encourages anyone that didn’t attend last year to consider doing so in June. “This year’s event is set to be even bigger and better, and Kornit is excited to demonstrate our robust portfolio of direct-to-garment solutions, including the game-changing Apollo platform,” he states. “By seeing the technology first-hand, attendees can actually experience just how much digital is transforming the apparel industry — and how to capitalize on it!”
“I’m confident all who join us in 2024 are going wrap up the Summit with a vault of knowledge, new relationships, and without a doubt, a cornucopia of new ideas to take their businesses to that next level,” finishes Jamison-Neth.
Those interested in attending the Apparel Decoration Summit can apply here. If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brandy Jamison-Neth at bjneth@napco.com or David Pesko at dpesko@napco.com.