Entitled Embracing the Waves of Change, the popular annual event that attracts a wide range of brands, manufacturers, retailers and suppliers aims to provide attendees with the tools for increased success through improved business communication, cooperation and collaboration.

Two half-day conference sessions will feature timely and informative presentations, multiple breakout session options, an interactive panel discussion and plenty of networking opportunities.

Information, interaction and collaboration

“We are looking forward to a very powerful and enjoyable conference. As the size and scope of attendance has steadily grown over recent years, the dynamics and networking opportunities for our event have increased exponentially,” commented SEAMS President Jeremy Wooten.

“With the realities of reshoring and other growing opportunities, we are proud to bring such an impressive combination of informational, interactive and collaborative options through this event. We invite all industry professionals to share and gain valuable knowledge and networking that can propel their business to new levels.”     

Agenda highlights

Highlights of the conference agenda include presentations on a variety of topics, such as:

• The Retail Rebels, by Jerry Inman, CMO, Demand Worldwide
• Hillary or Donald?, by Andrew Samet, Principal, Sorini, Samet & Associates
• Realizing a Moore's Law for Fibres, by Yoel Fink, Director & CEO, AFFOA Institute
• How Hemp Adds Value to Fashion and Textiles, by Guy Carpenter, President, Cape Fear Apparel

The programme will also feature breakout sessions on topics like Targeting New Business, Doing Business Internationally, and The Art of Costing. Finally, a panel discussion will address the issue of Supplier Perspectives on Reshoring.

Networking opportunities also include a Welcome Reception, a power lunch, evening reception, and dinner. A putting contest and golf outing will be held prior to the start of the conference. SEAMS Conference attendees will also have the opportunity to introduce their company to all attendees, meet industry-focused benefits providers, and visit a special tabletop products/services display area.

SEAMS

SEAMS, the National Association for the Sewn Products and Textile Industries, promotes the continued growth of the USA fashion, sewn products and textiles industries through educational programmes, networking opportunities, business opportunity matchmaking, industry collaboration and special member benefits packages.

SEAMS members comprise textiles providers, contract manufacturers, brands, vertical retailers and their suppliers and service providers to collectively represent the complete concept-to-consumer supply chain. Soft goods industry executives, managers, professionals and entrepreneurs leverage their SEAMS membership to gain new business, stay informed of industry issues and trends, find solutions to productivity and operational challenges, manage costs and increase productivity.

www.seams.org