2026 events, masterclasses and workshops

FREE Student Workshop
Get Hired: Apparel Industry Interviews
January 28, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
Looking for some helpful advice on nailing your first apparel industry interviews? We're hosting this 1-hour workshop, geared specifically toward Fashion Students looking to learn how to brush up their skills before graduation.

In-Person Meet-Up Opportunity
MAGIC Sourcing Trade Show in Las Vegas
February 17-18, 2026
The Business of Apparel Team will be attending the February MAGIC trade show!. If you'd like to book a time slot so we can help you walk the floor, meet potential manufacturers and have professional conversations at the event, click the button here:

FREE Industry Masterclass
The Shopify Back-End Cheat Code
March 3-5, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
This March, join us for a hands-on Masterclass dedicated to organizing, optimizing, and leveraging your Shopify data. We are moving beyond the dashboard basics to help you build a data infrastructure that actually scales.

FREE Student Workshop
Networking like a pro in the apparel industry
April 1, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
This industry is not just about what you know. It's also about WHO you know, and networking is going to be a big part of growing your career opportunities. Come learn how to master this skill and start building your fashion community with us.

FREE Industry Masterclass
The Apparel Brand Financial Plan: Map Your First $1M
April 21-23, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
This workshop is designed to demystify the numbers behind a successful apparel brand. We will move beyond theory and build a tangible financial roadmap to help founders confidently plan for profitability and growth, mapping out your first $1 Million in revenue.

FREE Industry Workshop
The Scalable Team Blueprint: Hire Like a Pro
May 19-21, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
This workshop is designed to take founders from being the overwhelmed "Chief of Everything Officer" to a confident CEO with a clear plan for growth. We will build a blueprint for designing a lean team, identifying the right roles, and making your first hires.

FREE Industry Masterclass
The Sourcing Switchboard: Finding & Vetting Factories
June 30-July 2, 2026
This workshop is designed to replace the overwhelming and often fruitless search for a manufacturer with a professional, repeatable system. Build lasting relationships with the right production partners, using proven tools and templates.

FREE Industry Workshop
Double Your Holiday Sales: Start Planning Now!
August 4-6, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
This workshop is a tactical, time-sensitive bootcamp designed to shift founders from reactive scrambling to proactive planning. We will use data analysis and campaign planning frameworks to build a comprehensive roadmap for a record-breaking Q4.

FREE Industry Workshop
The Pre-Event Game Plan: Maximize Your Time With Us!
September 15-17, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
This is more than just a workshop; it’s a strategic briefing. We designed this free event to give you the exact playbook you need to maximize your investment of time and money at our upcoming 5-Year Anniversary Event.

TBD In-Person and/or Virtual Celebration!
Built to Last: Our 5-year Anniversary Party
October 3-6, 2026
This anniversary event is a special one. We’re pulling back the curtain on the five essential, interconnected systems that we’ve built and refined over five years in business. This isn't just theory; this is our playbook for building a resilient, profitable, and long-lasting brand.

FREE Student Workshop
High-Impact Resume Building Masterclass
November 11, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
Building a resume is an underappreciated skill that can create a good (or a bad!) impression before you even meet your interviewer. Come learn how to look professional and desirable as a job candidate on a single page of paper.

FREE Industry Masterclass
The Brand DNA Matrix: Your Strategic Identity
December 1-3, 2026 | 11a-12p MST
This workshop is designed to move beyond mood boards and logos. We will guide founders through a corporate-level strategic process to build a comprehensive "Brand DNA Matrix"—a powerful document that will become the filter for everything.

