Limited-edition apparel offer announced for early registrants; PRINTING United Alliance joins as Education Sponsor
Phoenix, Arizona — The Branded Merch Network (BMN) announces that Stanley/Stella will serve as the Presenting Partner of the Sustainable Merch Summit 2026, a live virtual event taking place on Earth Day (April 22, 2026). Now in its second year, the Summit brings together professionals across promo, print, and apparel for practical, working conversations focused on real progress in responsible merchandising.
As part of their presenting partnership, Stanley/Stella will provide a limited run of sustainably-made apparel pieces, available to the first 200 registered attendees, reinforcing the Summit’s commitment to tangible, real-world action, according to a press release.
“We don’t see sustainability as a limit,” says Jerome Thuillier, head of marketing U.S. and brand architect (Paris – Los Angeles). “We see it as the foundation for higher standards. From the finest organic cotton to garments engineered for superior decoration results, every detail is built to perform better. We’re proud to support the Sustainable Merch Summit 2026 and stand for higher standards across promo, print, and apparel.”
The Sustainable Merch Summit is designed as a multi-voice, working session — not a stage-driven experience. “This event isn’t about polished presentations or big claims,” said Jay Busselle, co-founder of BMN, in a press statement. “It’s about real answers to real questions. What’s actually happening, what’s working, and what people can do next. No ballroom required.”
Industry-Wide Collaboration Across Media and Education
The 2026 Summit continues its collaborative approach with returning media co-hosts, including Apparelist and ASI, helping bring broader industry visibility and perspective to the event.
As part of that collaboration:
• Cassie Green, content director at Apparelist, and Theresa Hegel, executive editor, special projects & sustainability; editor, Promo for the Planet, will serve as moderators, guiding key conversations throughout the Summit.
In addition, PRINTING United Alliance joins the Summit as the Education Sponsor, supporting the event’s mission to deliver clear, actionable insights to industry professionals.
• Sara Osorio, EHS Affairs Coordinator at PRINTING United Alliance, will be featured as a panelist, contributing expertise on sustainability and compliance in the print and apparel space.
A Practical, Grounded Conversation
The 2026 Summit builds on the success of last year’s event, which drew over 400 registrants, with a focus on:
• What’s really happening in sustainable merch right now
• What’s actually working in the real world
• Which certifications matter (and which don’t)
• How to build trust through transparency
• How sustainability can become a growth strategy
Registration is now open, with early registrants eligible to receive the limited Stanley/Stella apparel offering.
Register here: brandedmerchnetwork.com/sms.