Nine of the world’s most far-sighted experts will bring their crystal balls to SURTEX next month, spinning out 30-minute previews of coming trends that can be vital guidelines for your business during the next two years.  Their insights are literally priceless — it’s all for free.  So grab your notebook and grab a seat. The Trend Theatre is located on the show floor at the rear of the 900 aisle in the ReSource Hub.

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015
11:00– 11:30 am
“Art is the New Black,“ Scott Power, Co-Founder, Crewest Studio.

1:00– 1:30 pm
“Millennial Whys?…You Have to Look Back to Predict the Future,” Jill Sands, Publisher, The Trend Forecaster.

3:00– 3:30 pm
“Key Trends for Children’s Fashion: Fall/Winter 2016-17,” Janet Jacobs, Founder, Kids a la Mode.

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015
11:00 – 11:30 am
Milou Ket Styling & Design presents “Home Interiors, 2016- 2017,” Dan Nazario, US Representative, Milou Ket.

1:00 – 1:30 pm
“Revealing Color’s New Direction for Autumn/Winter 2016- 17,” Laurie Pressman, VP Pantone Color Institute

3:00 – 3:30 pm
“Winning a Place in Consumer Lifestyles,” Nancy Fire, Founder and Creative Director, Design Works International.

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
11:00 — 11:30 am
“The Printed Project,” Dani Locastro, Director of Operations, First2Print.

1:00 –1:30 pm
“Trendscope Color + Trend Insights,” Patti Carpenter, Founder and Creative Director, Carpenter + Company.

3:00– 3:30 pm
“Maximizing Color & Material: The Trends You Need To Know,” Stacy Garcia, Founder, Stacy Garcia, Inc.

For more information, visit the Trend Theatre page.