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Tickets are now available for the 2026 Alphabet Soup Collective Shindig on Aug. 4 at Whiskey Kitchen in Raleigh, N.C. Co-hosted by Messe Frankfurt North America, the event will run 6–9 p.m.
New to this year’s event is the VIP hour, hosted and sponsored by the North Carolina Textile Foundation from 5–6 p.m. VIPs will get extra time to network, special drinks and other surprises.
To purchase tickets, visit spesa.org/event-details/alphabet-soup-collective-shindig.
Interested in sponsoring or have any questions? Contact Maggie McDonald at maggie@spesa.org.
The Alphabet Soup Collective is a group of 11 major industry associations representing the sewn products, textiles, apparel, and nonwoven industries. It was launched in 2024 to enhance collaboration and bridge gaps across the supply chain.