ISPA EXPO

4:30pm — 6:00pm

ISPA Women's Network (IWN) Reception

Ladies, get ready to unwind and connect at the most fabulous women's reception during ISPA EXPO, hosted by the ISPA Women's Network (IWN) and WithIt! Join us for a casual happy hour with martinis, and passed snacks – the perfect way to get ready for all the EXPO buzz!

Bet there at 4:30 to mingle and unwind while you connect with the dynamic women in our industry, share stories, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere.

12:00pm — 1:00pm

ISPA works to inform lawmakers and protect the mattress industry from unfair and burdensome legislation and regulations.  In this session, a panel of experts from the private sector will explain how government actions may influence both the industry and your bottom line.  Use this knowledge to strengthen your company’s resilience and evolve your commercial strategy.  The panel will focus on three of the most important topics for businesses in today's rapidly changing environment:

• The status of pending anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations of mattresses from 13 countries and other international trade developments
• Actions by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission that could change the components you use to make mattresses
• The impact of evolving recycling policies and laws on the mattress sector, including the materials we use to package our products

6:00pm — 8:00pm

ISPA Welcome Reception

8:00Am — 9:00Am

There is a growing global consciousness toward responsible consumption and environmental preservation. This session will explore best practices in sustainable manufacturing in the mattress industry, by focusing on five concrete examples of reducing waste and energy while gaining efficiency. Attendees will gain inspiration for specific practices that they can take home to their facilities to adapt, then use them as a springboard to inspire their teams to make further improvements.

Innovation helps the industry discover how we can minimize waste, save energy, and reduce environmental footprints. From improving employee training to partnering with suppliers to applying lean production principles to waste and energy, we'll dissect the multifaceted challenges production managers confront. The real-world examples of sustainable manufacturing in the mattress industry will illuminate a path toward a more sustainable and responsible future.

12:00pm — 1:00pm

Since 1997, the Better Sleep Council has conducted extensive research on the contemporary mattress shopper, providing insights into various aspects, including replacement cycles, preferred features, and the influence of sustainability in purchasing decisions. This session will explore the “where” and “why” of consumer mattress shopping. You will also hear tailored updates on replacement cycles and pricing dynamics to assist the industry's understanding of mattress shopper's motivations and behaviors. Seize this opportunity to stay at the forefront of the ever-changing mattress market and hear from industry colleagues how this information can be used to improve consumer connectivity.

8:00am — 9:00am

• Hear from the organization’s leadership about what has made MRC successful and their work to develop efficiencies in mattress collection, transportation and deconstruction activities, as well as identify new uses for recycled mattress materials.
• Attendees of this presentation will gain a better understanding of MRC, current state laws, the progress made in addressing identified challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead.

3:00pm — 4:00pm

Happy Hour
in the Exhibit Hall