MADE Laboratories (MADE Lab) announces upcoming back-to-back events.

First up is WB/CAMP: Water-Based Mastery in Orlando from Oct. 25-26, scheduled right after PRINTING United Expo. Set to take place at the ROQ Tech Center, it will feature hands-on training from Real Thread.

The following weekend, Print Hustlers returns to Chicago’s Second City Nov. 1-3. In a press release, MADE Lab notes recent conversations on The Shirt Show and Print Hustlers Podcast highlighting the event:

“Print Hustlers is business investment, business development. It makes you a better leader — and your team better leaders.” — Justin Lawrence, Oklahoma Shirt Company

“At this conference, you don’t miss anything. It’s single-track: sit down, learn, break, connect — the whole room levels up together.” — Dylan Gilligan

Program Highlights

  • Improv for Sales (Second City) – 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 and leads
  • Premium Sales with Megan Spire (BELLA+CANVAS) – Selling higher-value garments

The Weekend Before: MADE Lab WB/CAMP

This workshop covers ink systems, setups, hand-feel targets, and workflow strategies to take back to your shop.

Water-based and discharge printing set your shop apart with premium finishes that align with retail trends — perfect for high-end retail, athletic performance, and oversized streetwear.

Details and registration: madelab.io/events.

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