Education

What began as an educational subset of an international sourcing show has blossomed into a platform that attracts the biggest minds and proactive influencers in the global apparel market. Addressing all aspects of the apparel process from concept to consumer, the ATS Conference Series is your resource for the most up-to-date industry information affecting commerce, brand managment and international trade related to the fashion industry.

Two Tracks, One Conference

The ATS Conference Series features two separate tracks, Enterprise Connect and
Fashion Lab. Each is held on separate stages located on the show floor.
Learn more about each track below.

Enterprise Connect

Enterprise Connect is a focused conference series for industry professionals representing mid to large-scale apparel brands, retailers and service providers. This track covers the most current and relevant topics affecting the government, trade and supply chain sectors of the apparel marketplace. We feature executive-level speakers from government trade organizations such as The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) along with multi-national apparel conglomerates like Li & Fung and The International Apparel Federation (IAF).

Fashion Lab is a specialized, workshop-style educational conference track for smaller-scale apparel companies and start-ups. From creating and launching an apparel company to taking your brand recognition and sales volume to the next level, Fashion Lab speakers teach you the skills and concepts that are crucial to starting, mantaining and scaling a sustainable business.