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Long Beach, CA January 20-22, 2023 Long Beach Convention Center
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Thursday, January 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

W02 Year Round Printing Calendar
The success of your t-shirt business depends on timing--knowing when to start promoting and when to have needed inventory. At this workshop we will go over what to sell during each month of the year. Everyone will get to print a shirt that you could start selling today. You will... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Dave Conner
Content Director
STAHLS’ & Transfer Express

With over a decade of experience in the print industry as a marketer and designer, Dave’s passion for print has helped brands stand out and thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. In his current role as an educator and digital marketing manager at Stahls’ Transfer Express, he helps apparel decorators...

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    W03 Mastering 3D Puff Designs On Hats
    Learn the basic approach to creating 3D puff designs on hats - from materials &  tools used, to the digitizing & embroidering process.   The class will teach the ins and outs of accomplishing basic 3D puff designs on hats and take a look into the creative side of the more... ...read more...
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    Justin Armenta
    Owner/Digitizer
    JA DIGITIZING STUDIOS

    Award winning digitizer that has been working in the garment decorating industry for 28 years. Seasoned vet with experience in drawing prep for the old tablet digitizing / operating embroidery machines / logo design/vector art/screen print and embroidery production management/and my forte digitizing. Owner of JA Digitizing Studios and...

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      Thursday, January 19, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

      W01 Screenprinting Basics
      This introductory workshop details the basics needed to start in screen printing and is a refresher for those fairly new to the industry. Topics include equipment, artwork, screen making and more. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Equipment needed for screen making, registration system and more....
      Speaker(s)
      Charlie Taublieb
      President
      Taublieb Consulting

      Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

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        Thursday, January 19, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

        W04 Secrets for Supercharged Screenprinting Artwork
        Understanding how to properly create and separate artwork for screen printing is essential to making production more efficient. Join Dane as he discusses the difference between raster and vector art, and how to work with both types using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Learn how to properly set up your art... ...read more...
        Speaker(s)
        Dane Clement
        President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

        Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

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          W05 Digitizing your First Design - Finding your Foundations
          We'll explore the basics you'll need to digitize designs. Even those with absolutely no digitizing knowledge will have the base foundations for the decisions it takes to digitize their first design. Topics include material considerations, push and pull distortion, basic underlay strategies, stitch type selection, drawing tools, art preparation, and... ...read more...
          Speaker(s)
          Erich Campbell
          Program Manager, Commercial Division
          BriTon Leap

          Erich Campbell is an award-winning commercial digitizer and e-commerce manager. Digitizing for commercial production since 2000 and helping to develop industry tools. He is a columnist for UK-based Images Magazine, a contributor to several industry magazines and sites stateside, and has written for textile art blog MrXStitch.com, occasionally writing for...

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            W06 STAHLS’ Pro Day
            You have goals, we want to help you crush them.  Join the top experts at Stahls’ for o Heat Press PRO DAY!  It’s time to refine your business, take control and level up. Each attendee will receive a PRO DAY kit which includes a ready to decorate backpack, cap, t-shirt and... ...read more...
            Speaker(s)
            Dave Conner
            Content Director
            STAHLS’ & Transfer Express

            With over a decade of experience in the print industry as a marketer and designer, Dave’s passion for print has helped brands stand out and thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. In his current role as an educator and digital marketing manager at Stahls’ Transfer Express, he helps apparel decorators...

            Jenna Sackett
            Brand Activation Manager
            STAHLS'

            Jenna Sackett is an Educator and Content Creator for Stahls'. Whether you are crafting from home, or running a brick and mortar business, she knows the tips and tricks that make an apparel decorator successful in this ever-growing marketplace....

            Jennifer Johnson
            TRANSFER EXPRESS

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            Josh Ellsworth
            Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing
            STAHLS'

            As Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for GroupeSTAHL North America, Josh is responsible for leading and supporting a nationwide team of experienced team members with a focus on growing the company’s enterprise and dealer sales and marketing efforts. His in-depth understanding of the technical side of garment decorating,...

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              Friday, January 20, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

              S05 The Current State of Digital Textile & DTG Markets
              Digital textile and DTG technologies have forever changed the landscape of decorated apparel. In this presentation, Johnny will reveal the reasons for this change and how the adoption trend will continue for the foreseeable future. Johnny will talk about the expected CAGR of digital textile and DTG technologies over the... ...read more...
              Speaker(s)
              Johnny Shell
              Principal Analyst for Textile & Apparel Printing Services
              Keypoint Intelligence

              Johnny Shell is a Principal Analyst for Textile & Apparel Printing Services at Keypoint Intelligence, an industry leading product testing lab, analyst firm, and management consultancy. Johnny is a printing expert and recognized industry leader with over 35 years of print industry experience. His solid commitment to organizational advancement and...

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                S06 In-House and Outsource - Digitizing Solutions
                Learn which level of involvement in embroidery digitizing makes sense for you and your company, from the levels of software you should have, to why bringing digitizing in-house makes sense as well as when it doesn't, including what types of market segments and customer conditions can benefit from each level... ...read more...
                Speaker(s)
                Erich Campbell
                Program Manager, Commercial Division
                BriTon Leap

                Erich Campbell is an award-winning commercial digitizer and e-commerce manager. Digitizing for commercial production since 2000 and helping to develop industry tools. He is a columnist for UK-based Images Magazine, a contributor to several industry magazines and sites stateside, and has written for textile art blog MrXStitch.com, occasionally writing for...

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                  S07 Designing with Procreate and Your iPad
                  With the ease and portability of iPad's these days, using them to create artwork has become common place. Procreate is one of the most popular design software letting you create on the go with your iPad. Let Dane give you the run down on Procreate and some of the more... ...read more...
                  Speaker(s)
                  Dane Clement
                  President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

                  Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

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                    Friday, January 20, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

                    W09 Advanced Screenprinting
                    In this workshop we will be using and automatic press.  The procedures for setting it up quickly and accurately will be demonstrated.  The workshop is for experienced screen printers who are looking to improve their shops’ efficiency, productivity and ability and for those thinking of buying an automatic press.  Starting... ...read more...
                    Speaker(s)
                    Charlie Taublieb
                    President
                    Taublieb Consulting

                    Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

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                      Friday, January 20, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

                      S08 Perspective Marketing: Successful Customer Centric Content
                      My personal background is in experiential marketing and personal connections with customers at scale. I have learned that most print shops are self centric and talk about their capabilities. This never answers WHY a customer should order from the company. I teach printers how to look at custom merchandise from... ...read more...
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                      Jon Ladd
                      Terminus Tees

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                        S09 Inkjet Technologies & Garment Embelishment
                        A look at the various rolls of inkjet printing technology as it applies to garment embellishment, both now and in the foreseeable future.Overall view of the current state of inkjet technology as it applies to DTG, DTF, and Hybrid printing of garments....
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                        Geoff Baxter
                        President
                        Advanced Inkjet Technology

                        Geoff Baxter is President of Advanced Inkjet Technology, he has served as Director of Business Development at Kornit Digital, Director of M&R's Digital Products Division, President and co-founder of Atlantic Screen Supply, Inc. His 40+ year industry career includes management positions with Logo-7, Harlequin Nature Graphics, Advance Process Supply Co.,...

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                          S10 CorelDRAW for Cutting & Embroidery
                          In this class Clay (with 15 years experience teaching Corel to imprinters) will be walking through the simple steps to produce, edit, and vectorize art for Color Seperations & Apparel Digital Printing (DTG/DTF/Sublimation)....
                          Speaker(s)
                          Clay Barbera
                          Education Director
                          CorelTRAINER

                          Clay has been teaching Skills to Imprint Industry Professionals since 2005. His company, Corel Trainer focuses specifically on the #1 design software used by Screen Printers, Embroiderers, Engravers, Sublimaters, & Transfer/DTG Printers, CorelDRAW. All of Clay's classes are tailored specifically to what we need to know to grow our businesses....

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                            S11 Easy Tips for Small Business Branding
                            Branding is vital for any small business owner. At this class we will explore some easy to do ideas to establish your brand. We will show you how to create and apply tagless labels. How to create and use hang tags to promote your brand. Finally we will talk about... ...read more...
                            Speaker(s)
                            Dave Conner
                            Content Director
                            STAHLS’ & Transfer Express

                            With over a decade of experience in the print industry as a marketer and designer, Dave’s passion for print has helped brands stand out and thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. In his current role as an educator and digital marketing manager at Stahls’ Transfer Express, he helps apparel decorators...

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                              Friday, January 20, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

                              Shop Talk: Making the Transition from a Home Business to a Screenprinting Shop
                                Speaker: Stan Banks, T-Shirt Side Hustle...

                                  Friday, January 20, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

                                  Shop Talk: Unique Approaches to Sustainability in the Garment Industry
                                    Speakers: Yoann Giorsetti, Siser; John Rusk, Fairweather Johnson...
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                                      Friday, January 20, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

                                      Shop Talk: Fabric and Economics, What’s Going on with Garments
                                        Speakers: Tory Lowitz, Bella + Canvas...

                                          Friday, January 20, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                                          S12 Taking Action: Getting to the Next Level
                                          "Taking Action: Getting to the Next Level" is aimed at any shop that wants to increase its sales, efficiency, effectiveness, and profit.  During the class, attendees will learn the secret behind obtaining optimal results: - Designing/planning for results - Measuring and the use of metrics to chart progress - Analyze... ...read more...
                                          Speaker(s)
                                          Marshall Atkinson
                                          Owner
                                          Atkinson Consulting

                                          Mesa, AZ-based Marshall Atkinson is one of the decorated apparel industry's leading production and efficiency experts. He is the owner of Atkinson Consulting, LLC. As a coach, Atkinson focuses on operational efficiency, continuous improvement, workflow strategy, business planning, marketing, employee motivation, management, and sustainability. He is the...

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                                            S13 Vintage Values in Machine Embroidery: Styles, Stitches, & Segments
                                            In this session I'll share stitch types and digitizing styles that match popular vintage pieces, discuss materials and techniques that create the vintage feel, and discuss the difference between vintage and distressed art and how both play into popular looks. From material selection, to art interpretation, to stitch types and... ...read more...
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                                            Erich Campbell
                                            Program Manager, Commercial Division
                                            BriTon Leap

                                            Erich Campbell is an award-winning commercial digitizer and e-commerce manager. Digitizing for commercial production since 2000 and helping to develop industry tools. He is a columnist for UK-based Images Magazine, a contributor to several industry magazines and sites stateside, and has written for textile art blog MrXStitch.com, occasionally writing for...

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                                              S15 Turning Your Hobby Into A Business
                                              You have a silhouette or cricut and have had success with custom printing, and are now ready to turn it into a business. We will go over all the next steps. Learn how to open and urn an etsy store. Learn about other online stores. Explore the use of social... ...read more...
                                              Speaker(s)
                                              Dave Conner
                                              Content Director
                                              STAHLS’ & Transfer Express

                                              With over a decade of experience in the print industry as a marketer and designer, Dave’s passion for print has helped brands stand out and thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. In his current role as an educator and digital marketing manager at Stahls’ Transfer Express, he helps apparel decorators...

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                                                Friday, January 20, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

                                                Shop Talk: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Garment Decoration
                                                  Speakers: Michelle Moxley, M&R; Dave Gardner, Gildan...

                                                    Friday, January 20, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

                                                    Shop Talk: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about DTF
                                                      Speakers: Nick Buettner, ISW; Matt Gusse, DTF2U.Com; Jay Wilson, DTF2U.com...

                                                        Friday, January 20, 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

                                                        Shop Talk: Current Garment Trends and Future Predictions
                                                          Speaker: Dov Charney, Los Angeles Apparel...

                                                            Saturday, January 21, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                            S16 Working with Water Based Inks
                                                            Water-based printing is here to stay and learning how to use it properly and not have it dry out in your screens is part of the process. There are several types of water-based inks available. In this seminar, you’ll learn:  • Information about each water-based ink type and how to use... ...read more...
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                                                            Charlie Taublieb
                                                            President
                                                            Taublieb Consulting

                                                            Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

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                                                              S17 Artwork for DTF: What You Need to Know
                                                              Direct-to-Film is taking the garment industry by storm. When creating your artwork for this decoration method there are things that need to be taken into consideration to make sure your transfers will print and apply correctly. Dane will discuss these points and offer some tips, tricks and techniques using Photoshop... ...read more...
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                                                              Dane Clement
                                                              President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

                                                              Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

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                                                                S19 The Entire Apparel Decorating Landscape
                                                                This seminar is designed for decorators who are interested in expanding their product and market range. Johnny will discuss the pros and cons of print and decorating platforms (screen, DTG, dye-sublimation, DTF, embroidery, HTV), the range of products that can be produced, the budget you can expect to spend, the... ...read more...
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                                                                Johnny Shell
                                                                Principal Analyst for Textile & Apparel Printing Services
                                                                Keypoint Intelligence

                                                                Johnny Shell is a Principal Analyst for Textile & Apparel Printing Services at Keypoint Intelligence, an industry leading product testing lab, analyst firm, and management consultancy. Johnny is a printing expert and recognized industry leader with over 35 years of print industry experience. His solid commitment to organizational advancement and...

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                                                                  S20 DTF For Everyone: What You Need To Know
                                                                  Whether you're a startup or established print shop, it's time to start seeing the value that DTF can bring to your business. With technology stabilizing, the time to utilize DTF to grow your business is now. Navigate alongside DTF industry experts in a comprehensive guide to successfully scale your operation... ...read more...
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                                                                  Adam Yukish
                                                                  Director, Business Development
                                                                  All American Print Company

                                                                  A veteran of the garment decoration industry, Adam carries more than 20 years of printing experience. With specialties in vinyl cutters, heat transfer vinyl, solvent printing, and sign materials, Adam is well-versed in overcoming the challenges of various print methods. When it comes to assisting customers in the print/cut world,...

                                                                  Estevan Romero
                                                                  Brand Marketing Lead
                                                                  All American Print Company

                                                                  Boasting more than 15 years of expertise, Estevan Romero is a specialist in the print industry. Within his printing dossier, Estevan carries a variety of skills spanning the areas of silk screen, traditional ink, and digital print media. As an acting resource for top vendors in the print industry, Estevan...

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                                                                    S37 How To Scale Up Your Business in 2023 and Compete with the Pros
                                                                    (Attendees will be entered to Win a $20k OmniDTF Printer) Learn how to take your business to the next level. You will learn how industry experts have scaled businesses into millions of dollars of revenue.  We will cover various topics like the pillars of success, marketing, managing operations, and staff. ... ...read more...
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                                                                    Edgar Pena
                                                                    Sr. Product Specialist
                                                                    OmniPrint International INC

                                                                    10+ years experience in the apparel decorating industry using DTG, Screen Printing, Embroidery, and Sublimation. I have experience managing production, and production staff as well as working with customers such as Uber, Mike Tyson, and Coca-Cola. Some of the projects I have developed and managed include; national event merchandising and...

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                                                                      Saturday, January 21, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                      S21 Simple Systems (And Tech Tools) To Run A Modern Printing Business.
                                                                      In this session, the speaker will show a practical and real-life presentation (with examples) on how to set up the tech side of a printing business. The theme is about aligning technology, business systems, and people together for maximum efficiency, in the simplest way....
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                                                                      Gavin StGeorges
                                                                      Founder
                                                                      Seps.io

                                                                      With over 15 years of leadership and managerial experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, Gavin's professional zone of genius lies in managing and building teams using proven and simple business systems and processes. He owned and grew a successful screen printing business for seven years before launching seps.io, a...

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                                                                        S22 Printing Money: Direct to Film (DTF) Success
                                                                        Thinking about getting into DTF printing in your shop?  In this fast-paced and highly valuable class, attendees will learn the secrets to: - Online Stores as a sales tool - Pricing Accurately - Workflow & Efficiency - Tips & Tricks to be successful....
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                                                                        Davis Slagle
                                                                        Vice President
                                                                        BeeGraphix

                                                                        Davis Slagle is an inventive individual who thrives on innovation and automation! In 2020, he was able to successfully transform his screen-printing business into a modernized, on-demand print shop by incorporating the Direct to Film Transfers process. After two long years of hard work and dedication, Davis now endeavors to...

                                                                        Marshall Atkinson
                                                                        Owner
                                                                        Atkinson Consulting

                                                                        Mesa, AZ-based Marshall Atkinson is one of the decorated apparel industry's leading production and efficiency experts. He is the owner of Atkinson Consulting, LLC. As a coach, Atkinson focuses on operational efficiency, continuous improvement, workflow strategy, business planning, marketing, employee motivation, management, and sustainability. He is the...

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                                                                          S24 Turning Your Embroidery Hobby Into A Profitable Embroidery Business
                                                                          I will teach on the easiest and fastest ways to turn your embroidery hobby into an embroidery business. I will give tips and strategies that I personally use(d) to grow my sales to generate income and produce a recognizable brand. ...
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                                                                          Alexis Galloway
                                                                          Sew Sweet Academy

                                                                          Embroidery coach & creator of My Pretty Perfect (Embroidery) Planner, Alexis Galloway has cleverly combined her passion for crafting and embroidery with a natural talent for instructing. Always finding a unique way of sharing her gift and getting others to love this craft as much as she does. ...

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                                                                            S25 Heat Press Shop Makeover: How to Accelerate Your Path to Maximize Profit
                                                                            Developments in Heat Transfer Technology that Present New Opportunities How to Optimize Your Offer and Production for Simplicity and Speed Real life results from decorators who are winning with transfers ...
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                                                                            Josh Ellsworth
                                                                            Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing
                                                                            STAHLS'

                                                                            As Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for GroupeSTAHL North America, Josh is responsible for leading and supporting a nationwide team of experienced team members with a focus on growing the company’s enterprise and dealer sales and marketing efforts. His in-depth understanding of the technical side of garment decorating,...

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                                                                              S38 How To Stand Out From the Competition DTG & DTF
                                                                              (Attendees will be entered to Win a $20k OmniDTF Printer) Take your direct-to-garment (DTG) & Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing business to the next level with an industry expert.  We will be covering how to add value to your customers by offering print-on-demand solutions and how to offer services and products that sell. ... ...read more...
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                                                                              Victor Pena
                                                                              Founder & CEO
                                                                              OmniPrint International Inc

                                                                              Victor Pena is the Founder and CEO of Omniprint International. He has built his company from the bottom up to a multimillion-dollar revenue generator. He is passionate about helping other businesses grow and succeeds through marketing, branding, and creative strategies. His experience and expertise with audiences of entrepreneurs, influencers, and...

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                                                                                Saturday, January 21, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

                                                                                Shop Talk: Solving Labor Shortages and Improving Company Culture by Hiring Employees with Disabilities
                                                                                  Speaker: Jed Seifert, Stakes Mfg....

                                                                                    Saturday, January 21, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

                                                                                    Shop Talk: Protecting Your Profits
                                                                                      Speaker: Tyrone Gregory, The Self-Employed Tax Guy...

                                                                                        Saturday, January 21, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

                                                                                        Shop Talk: A Life of Color Separations and More
                                                                                          Speakers: Dave Gardner, Gildan...

                                                                                            Saturday, January 21, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                                                            S26 Working with Silicone Inks/Performance Wear
                                                                                            There are many ways to print on Performance Fabrics. This seminar will focus on using Silicone Inks. Formulas, mesh counts, squeegees selection and procedures will be addressed as well as some of the special effects achievable....
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                                                                                            Charlie Taublieb
                                                                                            President
                                                                                            Taublieb Consulting

                                                                                            Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

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                                                                                              S28 Using Print On Demand For Ecommerce
                                                                                              In this presentation, I will speak about the best way to begin to use existing channels such as Etsy, Amazon and Walmart to expand customer base and sell more product. These techniques can also be used to fulfill for others selling on those channels, as well as Shopify, etc.  I... ...read more...
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                                                                                              Travis Ross
                                                                                              Make your Mark

                                                                                              Travis Ross has always had the entrepreneurial bug, but early in his career could never find the perfect fit. After being laid off in 2015, he jumped head first into selling physical products on Amazon using arbitrage, wholesale, and private label, as well as launching the Rocky Mountain Reseller Conference...

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                                                                                                S29 Designing Digitizing Embroidery Sublimation & HTV
                                                                                                Showing how to design a project that combines embroidery sublimation HTV & other Embellishments quickly and efficiently from the start. Discussing how creating a garment with these other multi-media techniques can up your game and maximize your profit...
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                                                                                                Mitchell Smith
                                                                                                AllCity Group LLC

                                                                                                VISUAL ARCHITECT\ VISUAL ENGINEER\ VISUAL MECHANIC I can conceive & design it -I can build it -I can maintain it. MY PERSONAL STATEMENT "I believe the art of communication is stylizing, and problem-solving through the use of type, space and image utilizing various methods to create and combine words, symbols,...

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                                                                                                  S30 Top 10 Apparel Decoration Trends to Grow Your Following
                                                                                                  How to execute looks that gain attention in your market Strategies to share your work that generate clout How to turn interest into orders ...
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                                                                                                  Jenna Sackett
                                                                                                  Brand Activation Manager
                                                                                                  STAHLS'

                                                                                                  Jenna Sackett is an Educator and Content Creator for Stahls'. Whether you are crafting from home, or running a brick and mortar business, she knows the tips and tricks that make an apparel decorator successful in this ever-growing marketplace....

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                                                                                                    Saturday, January 21, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

                                                                                                    Shop Talk: Creating Effective Social Media Content
                                                                                                      Speaker: Sergio Ramirez, Supacolor...

                                                                                                        Saturday, January 21, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

                                                                                                        Shop Talk: The Future of Garment Decoration
                                                                                                          Speakers: Michelle Moxley, M&R; Alex Phelan, Merchadise; Jacob Edwards, Jakprints; Ed Levy, Hirsch; Kevin Tsukahara, Amazon...

                                                                                                            Saturday, January 21, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                            Shop Talk Happy Hour and Lifetime Achievement Award

                                                                                                                Sunday, January 22, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                                                S31 Adding an Integrated Registration System
                                                                                                                Everyone in the industry has a way of lining up a design, but not every system is integrated or allows the art department to dictate exact placement of an image on a garment.  This seminar will that you through making your own registration mark, build a template that starts in... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                Charlie Taublieb
                                                                                                                President
                                                                                                                Taublieb Consulting

                                                                                                                Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

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                                                                                                                  S32 Affinity Photo vs. Photoshop: What Are the Differences?
                                                                                                                  Adobe Photoshop is a well-known graphics software that's used by many designers and decorators. But there's another option you may not know about: Affinity Photo. It's surprisingly similar to Photoshop, but there are some differences. In this session, you can learn about these two programs in order to determine which... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                  Dane Clement
                                                                                                                  President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

                                                                                                                  Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

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                                                                                                                    S34 Presenting Embroidery's Value Proposition
                                                                                                                    Learn how to present and highlight the unique value proposition by highlighting the qualities unique to the medium. We'll cover reasons why embroidery has unique value, show the kinds of images and explanations we can present to make our embroidery look its best online and off, and help you make... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                    Erich Campbell
                                                                                                                    Program Manager, Commercial Division
                                                                                                                    BriTon Leap

                                                                                                                    Erich Campbell is an award-winning commercial digitizer and e-commerce manager. Digitizing for commercial production since 2000 and helping to develop industry tools. He is a columnist for UK-based Images Magazine, a contributor to several industry magazines and sites stateside, and has written for textile art blog MrXStitch.com, occasionally writing for...

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                                                                                                                      S35 Successful Print Placement
                                                                                                                      No matter what shirt decorating method you are using, putting the print in the right place can be a challenge. We will show you proper full front placement and  left chest placement. We will demonstrate several placement tools including a t-square, laser alignment and a placement ruler.  We will also... ...read more...
                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                      Dave Conner
                                                                                                                      Content Director
                                                                                                                      STAHLS’ & Transfer Express

                                                                                                                      With over a decade of experience in the print industry as a marketer and designer, Dave’s passion for print has helped brands stand out and thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. In his current role as an educator and digital marketing manager at Stahls’ Transfer Express, he helps apparel decorators...

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                                                                                                                        S36 Improving your Screen Room: Screen Room Basics
                                                                                                                        Screen making with more of a focus on special effects; high density, waterbase, etc. Selecting the correct products for your process Getting started with automation in the screen room How to prioritize your screen room equipment ...
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                                                                                                                        Kevin Kauth
                                                                                                                        Technical Sales Rep
                                                                                                                        Chromaline

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                                                                                                                          Sunday, January 22, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                          S39 Improving Your Screen Room: Advanced Automation
                                                                                                                          Screen making with more of a focus on special effects; high density, waterbase, etc. Advanced Automation of the screen room Types of automation available How to prioritize the order of processes should you automate first Challenges that shop owners don’t think about when selecting a particular process to automate ...
                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                          Kevin Kauth
                                                                                                                          Technical Sales Rep
                                                                                                                          Chromaline

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                                                                                                                            Sunday, January 22, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

                                                                                                                            Shop Talk: Analog is Not Dead, Poster Printing Now
                                                                                                                              Speaker: Andy MacDougall, Squeegeeville...

                                                                                                                                Sunday, January 22, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

                                                                                                                                Shop Talk: The Future of Transfer Technologies
                                                                                                                                  Speakers: Josh Ellsworth, Stahls; Jody Mazade, Howard Transfers; Nathan Anderson, FM Expressions; Cesar Aguilar, Lion Brothers; Jason Murphy, SanMar...

                                                                                                                                    Sunday, January 22, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

                                                                                                                                    Shop Talk: Water-Based Printing, Tips and Tricks
                                                                                                                                      Speakers: Danny Gruninger, DG Consulting; Tony Palmer, Palmprint Consultants; Eric & Val Solomon, Night Owls...