Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) has announced that early bird registration is open for its 2026 Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference. The conference will take place on Tues., April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. The event will be hosted at the Columbus Fashion Alliance’s (CFA’s) flagship location, The LOOM, a multi-use textile innovation hub, slated to open early next year.
SPESA’s annual Advancements Conference brings together manufacturers, technology providers and other industry leaders to explore the latest tools and technologies shaping the future of sewn products manufacturing. Programming will focus on solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, workforce development and competitiveness across the sewn products supply chain, including automation, digital production tools, data-driven decision-making and other cutting-edge solutions across production operations.
“Advancing sewn products manufacturing is not just about the technologies we adopt. It’s about supporting and strengthening our workforce, building resilient supply chains, and ensuring the long-term competitiveness of our industry,” says Michael McDonald, SPESA president. “This conference represents an opportunity to celebrate innovation, share solutions, and foster partnerships that will help manufacturers thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.”
The 2026 SPESA Advancements Conference will be held at The LOOM, a fashion innovation and incubation hub in downtown Columbus developed by the CFA and supported through strategic partnerships with local institutions like the Columbus College of Art & Design. Slated to open in early 2026, The LOOM will offer creative studios, coworking space, event areas, industry equipment, and production resources all under one roof.
Learn more: www.spesa.org
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