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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. Approximately 15 sessions* (*Subject to change) will take place during each Impressions event. 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.

2025 Shop Talk Schedule

All Shop Talk sessions take place in the Arena.

Thursday, January 23                   

11:00 am
The Future of DTG
Speaker: Jed Seifert, Stakes Manufacturing; Ilan Elad, Kornit

1:00 pm
Transfer Summit
Speaker: Nathan Anderson, FM Expressions; Josh Ellsworth, STAHLS’/TransferExpress; Jody Mazade, Howard Custom Transfers; Rum Walia, Supacolor; Nate Sprowell, 613 Originals

2:00 pm
The Way Out Future of Garment Decoration
Speakers: Alex Phelan, Merchandise; Jacob Edwards, Jakprints; Nick Buettner, ISW

3:00 pm
Where is T-Shirt Fashion Headed
Speakers: Milissa Gibson, Lane Seven Apparel; Tim Gibson, US Standard Apparel

4:00 PM
Life Achievement Award & Happy Hour
Rick Roth, Ink Kitchen

Friday, January 24                     

11:00 am
Embracing the Power of Disability Inclusion
Speaker: Jed Seifert, Stakes Manufacturing; Marshall Atkinson, Atkinson Consulting

12:00 pm
Automation of the Screen Room
Speakers: Kevin Kauth, Chromaline; Alex Mammoser, Easiway Systems;
Jeff Flink, Hydro Engineering, Inc; Frens Peters, Lotus Holland; Greg Jensen, Saati

1:00 pm
Screen Printing and Activism Go Hand in Hand
Speaker: Howard Levine, Alliance Graphics

2:00 pm
The Current State of the Decoration Market Internationally
Floridan Freilinger, MHM

3:00 pm
Your Website Sucks! How to Build an Online Lead Machine
Speakers: Cole Lundstrom, Merch Troop; Gavin StGeorges, Seps.io

4:00 pm
The Best Digital Marketing Tools For Your Print Shop in 2025
Speaker: Dave Conner, STAHLS’

Saturday, January 25                      

11:00 am
What To Look For in a Used Press
Speaker: Nicole Pape, Embellishr

12:00 pm
Advanced Tools for Shirt Ordering Efficiency
Speakers: Ian Hinkley, DGI; Tony Wavering, Promohunt; Jason Murphy, SanMar

1:00 pm
The Current State of Poster Printing
Speaker: Andy MacDougall, Squeegeevill

 

 

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