For those decorators looking to sharpen their craft and grow their business MADE Laboratories will be offering a pair of back-to-back events this fall: the first, WB/CAMP: Water-Based Mastery is set to take place at the ROQ Tech Center in Orlando, Florida, Oct 25-26, with hands-on training from Real Thread. The following weekend, the Print Hustlers conference returns to Chicago’s Second City Nov 1–3, for what is described as “the industry’s premier conference for sales, leadership, AI and shop operations.”
Program listings for the Print Hustlers event include:
- Improv for Sales (held by Second City itself) – Sharpen communication and sales skills.
- Economic Outlook with Alex Chausovsky – Data-driven planning for 2026.
- Marketing Today with Mike Nimchek (ex-Groupon, McDonald’s) – What works now.
- Scaling at 60 Autos – Carla Douly (Promos, Inc.) interviewed by Bruce Ackerman.
- AI for Shops with Rob Cressy – Real AI agents for quoting, routing & leads.
- Premium Sales with Megan Spire (BELLA+CANVAS) – Selling higher-value garments.
There will be plenty of hands-on opportunities at MADE Laboratories WB/CAMP. Photo courtesy of MADE Laboratories
As for the WB/CAMP in Orlando, the workshop will cover ink systems, setups, hand-feel targets and workflow strategies you can take straight back home with you in order to set your shop apart with premium finishes that align with retail trends—perfect for high-end retail, athletic performance and oversized streetwear.
For a number of years now, MADE Laboratory has worked to provide world-class education, R&D and events for the branded apparel industry—bridging process, product and performance so shops can scale with confidence. For its part, WB/CAMP is an advanced workshop for water-based, HSA and discharge printing—focused on practical, production-ready outcomes.
For more information or to register, go to madelab.io/events.
