Shop Talk
Shop Talk, brought to you by Ink Kitchen, are relaxed, 20-minute sessions taking place on the expo floor, that discuss various industry related topics. Every Shop Talk is brief, on point, and delivered by the best and brightest that do this work every day, sharing their expertise and their vision.
Thursday, October 24
10:00 am
What’s Happening in the World of DTF
Speaker: Nick Buettner, ISW
11:00 am
Starting Your Own Business and Building Your Social Presence to Sell
Speaker: Latonia “Tee” Sumuel, The Tee Academy
12:00 pm
Taking Better Photos for Customer Approvals, Newsletters, Social Media and Every Damn Thing
Speaker: Seth Brewton
1:00 pm
Using and Not Abusing AI for Your Artwork
Speaker: Alyx Spurrier, Alyx the Artist
2:00 pm
Maximizing E-Commerce: Essential Website Strategies for Print Shops (Including Free and Low-Cost Tools)
Speaker: LaTonna Roberson, Lady Print Boss
3:00 pm
Fashion Trends Now and Into the Future
Speakers: Milissa Clark Gibson, Lane Seven; Rick Strassner, AS Colour; Rich Jacobs, SanMar; James Brigham, Next Level Apparel; Ken White, Cotton Heritage; Thalia Rodriguez, Los Angeles Apparel
4:00 pm
What’s New, What’s Hot, What’ Happening In World of Transfers?
Speakers: Josh Ellsworth, Stahls; Tonie Mignogna, 613 Originals; Nathan Anderson, FM Expressions; Kyle Rohde, Howard Custom Transfers
Friday, October 25
11:00 am
The Ins and Outs of Garment Dyeing
Speaker: Tim Gibson and Sean Sassounian, US Standard Apparel
12:00 pm
Streamlining Success: How AI Can Save You Time and Boost Your T-Shirt Business
Speaker: LaTonna Roberson, Lady Print Boss
1:00 pm CANCELLED
(Social) Media in a Changing World
Speaker: Sergio Ramirez, Supacolor
2:00 pm
Amplify Your Brand: Elevate with Heat Transfers
Speaker: Jenna Sackett, STAHLS’
3:00 pm
What You Don’t Need in Your Ink Room (and yeah, a couple things you do…)
Speaker: Brian Lessard, Made Lab
4:00 pm
Getting Started with Poster Printing: How and Why
Speaker: Andy MacDougall, Squeegeeville
Saturday, October 26
11:00 am
Essential Press and Dryer Maintenance
Speaker: Oliver Neff, SPSI; Ryan Barger, M&R
12:00 pm
The State of Art and Screenprinting in the 21st Century
Speaker: Andy MacDougall ,Squeegeeville
1:00 pm
The State of the Industry
Speaker: TBD