News Round-Up

SPESA hosted its 2024 Executive Conference October 8-10 in Montréal, Quebec, bringing together leaders in sewn products, textiles, and technology for productive and insightful discussions on the future of the industry.

Below, we have outlined some of the press surrounding the event. To learn more about the SPESA Executive Conference and other SPESA events, please visit the SPESA website.

2024 SPESA Executive Conference

October 8-10, 2024 | Montréal, QC

Event News Coverage

Pre-Event Coverage

SPESA Press Release #1 (June 12, 2024) SPESA To Host 2024 Executive Conference in Montréal, Quebec, October 8-10, 2024 

Press Release #1 Pick-Up:

• SPESA Announces Early Bird Registration Open for 2024 Executive Conference - Specialty Fabrics Review (June 12, 2024)

• SPESA To Host 2024 Executive Conference in Montréal, Quebec - Fibre2Fashion (June 12, 2024)

• SPESA 2024 To Identify Challenges, Opportunities In Sewn Products - Just Style (June 13, 2024)

• SPESA To Host 2024 Executive Conference in Montréal - eTextileCommunications (June 14, 2024)

Behind the Seams:

• Check Out the 2024 SPESA Executive Conference Tour Stops | See Manufacturing Technology in Action (August 23, 2024)

• 2024 SPESA Executive Conference | Topics & Speakers (September 18, 2024)

Just Style Event Preview (October 1, 2024): SPESA Conference To Discuss Latest Tech, Next Gen Workforce 

Post-Event Coverage

Just Style:

• Reshoring Mitigates Weak Clothing Demand in North America (October 11, 2024)

• Tech Innovation, Top Talent, Helpful Regulation Is Recipe for Apparel Growth (October 14, 2024)

• Circularity Imposes Tough Operational Demands on Apparel Supply Chain (October 16, 2024)

• Ex Fashion Exec Touts Nuclear Energy for Offshored Apparel Plants (October 22, 2024)

SPESA Press Release #2 (October 23, 2024): SPESA Hosts Successful 2024 Executive Conference in Montréal, Marking Its First Ever Event in Canada

Press Release #2 Pick-Up:

• SPESA Hosts Successful 2024 Executive Conference In Montréal, Marking Its First Ever Event In Canada - Textile World (October 24, 2024)

• https://textilesouthasia.com/2024/10/26/spesa-2024-executive-conference/ - Textile South Asia (October 26, 2024)

• SPESA Marks Canadian Debut with Montréal Executive Conference - Just Style (October 30, 2024) (Also on MSN)

About SPESA

Formed in 1990, SPESA (Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas) is the largest trade association in the Americas solely devoted to the advancement of suppliers of machinery, technology, ancillary equipment, parts, services, and other solutions for the development, manufacture, and distribution of sewn products. SPESA members serve the apparel, upholstered furniture, home textiles, transportation interiors, leather goods, footwear, military, technical/industrial textiles, and other sewn products segments. SPESA promotes and coordinates business and social interaction and provides opportunities for the sharing of industry-specific and general business information for its members and their customers. Learn more at www.spesa.org.