PrintHustlers Conf 2021

What will the safety / COVID precautions be? Masks are required in all indoor settings. Unvaccinated attendees must bring proof of a negative COVID test no more than 72 hours before the event.

Hosted by Printavo & MADE Labs, join 150+ print shops from across the world for PrintHustlers Conf 2021. Celebrate, make connections, and learn from the best.

Sign up for the optional boat tour (90 min, $55) at 5 PM on Saturday here.

Schedule

Day 1 - Friday

• 10a - Welcome
• 10:10a - riCardo Crespo, Marketing & branding expert
• 10:50a - Josh Merrell, CEO Liquid Graphics (Q&A) Bruce Ackerman
• 11:30a - Break
• 11:45a - Doug Renfro, CEO Renfro Foods
• 12:25p - Lunch
• 1:35p - Debbie Abergel/Carmela Wagner @ Jack Nadel Inc (Q&A) Brett Bowden
• 2:15p - Ross Hunter, ROQ - Sponsor
• 2:20p - Break
• 2:35p - Chris Blakeslee, President Bella & Canvas
• 3:15p - Steve Albini, American musician, record producer, audio engineer
• 3:50p - Closing notes
• 4:00p - Happy Hour

Day 2 - Saturday

• 10a - Welcome
• 10:10a - Workshops (Creative Situation + Kevin Baumgart - Sales)
• 11a - Workshops (Printavo Updates +& Tory Lowitz, Bella & Canvas - Apparel manufacturing)
• Noon - Lunch
• 1:20p - Jacob Edwards, CEO JakPrints (Q&A) - Tom Davenport
• 2p - Rum Walia, Supacolor - Sponsor
• 2:05p - Break
• 2:20p - Todd Radom, Todd Radom Design
• 2:55p - Aya Fukai, Michelin-Starred Pastry Chef (Q&A) w/Brett
• 3:40p - Closing talk/Final thoughts - Action Engineering raffle
• 4:30p - Boat Tour (Boat leaves at 4:50p) - Riverside Gardens on Chicago's Riverwalk at Michigan Ave, 112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Who are the speakers?

• Steve Albini, legendary recording engineer from Chicago.
• Chris Blakeslee, President of Bella + Canvas.
• riCardo Crespo, marketing and branding expert for Fortune 50 companies.
• Josh Merrell from Liquid Graphics, a leader in high-end custom printing from California.
• Jacob Edwards from JakPrints, a customer-focused print company with a powerful brand.
• Debbie and Carmela from Jack Nadel International, two industry leaders whose focus on culture and relationships has driven growth and depth within the most coveted brands.
• Doug Renfro, CEO Renfro Foods, built an empire in the challenging food business.
• Todd Radom, renowned designer and artist for MLB, the NFL and much more.
• Aya Fukai, Michelin-starred pastry chef with hard-won lessons.

Including intimate workshops with:

• Kevin Baumgart from SetSales
• Printavo
• Tory Lowitz from Bella + Canvas
• The Creative Situation

What will the safety / COVID precautions be? Masks are required inside throughout the entire conference.

Where is the event held? Ace Hotel in Chicago, IL on Friday, Oct 22 and Saturday, Oct 23, 2021.

What it will be like? Watch PrintHustlers Conf 2020 here or read a recap of PrintHustlers Conf 2019 here. PrintHustlers Conf is a two-day conference that gives you the chance to interact with the best and brightest in the industry. Expect to make friends, learn new things and have a total blast!

Who should attend? Bring your team! PrintHustlers Conf is for anyone that wants to learn how to grow their business, create connections with the industry's most forward-thinking shops, and have a great time.

Will it be live streamed? No! We may release replays in the future.

What is there to do in Chicago and near Ace Hotel? We'll provide a list of activities, local establishments, and ways to get involved soon. Ace Hotel is located in Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market neighborhood, close to public transit that accesses both of Chicago's airports – and next door to dozens of world-class restaurants, breweries, and hotels.

What's included with my ticket? Two full days at the conference, including lunch. Please note that hotel accommodations are not included.

Where should we stay? Ace Hotel, of course! Use the code PRINTAVO for a discount.

Boat tour info: Attend a Chicago river cruise on Saturday at 5 PM immediately after PrintHustlers Conf 2021! Space is extremely limited. Get tickets here.

More info about the boat tour: Please meet at112 E. Wacker Drive. It's located at the northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Hosted by

• Printavo
• MADE Laboratories

Sponsors

Diamond Level

Bella & Canvas

Platinum Level

Supacolor

ROQ

Gold Level

Easiway

S&S Activewear

GraphXSource

Supporting Level

Decoflo

SAATI

Clubhouse Athletic

GSF Screens

SetSales

Branding & Design

The Creative Situation

Host or Publisher Printavo