Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast - Interviews & Insights by TRSA Episode 80 – A Look Ahead: 2026 Annual Conference & CEO Summit
Dec 19, 2025
Joseph Ricci, TRSA President & CEO, shares insights on the upcoming 2026 Annual Conference and CEO Summit in Napa, emphasizing leadership and industry innovation. Randy Bartsch, TRSA Chair from Ecotex Healthcare, highlights essential conference content and notable speakers, including a futurist and a healthcare expert. PJ Dempsey, TRSA Vice Chair from Dempsey Uniform, talks about the vibrant networking opportunities and new social events designed to encourage connections and enhance the conference experience.
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Annual Conference Is The Industry Hub
- The TRSA Annual Conference is the industry's premier event for CEOs, senior executives, operators, and supplier partners.
- It blends education, networking, and celebration to drive innovation across operations, sustainability, and technology.
Use CEO Summit For Practical Problem-Solving
- Attend the new CEO Senior Executive Summit to join small-group problem-solving on workforce, sustainability, automation, and technology.
- Use those sessions to adapt ideas for both new and existing plant operations immediately.
Program Built Around CEO Priorities
- TRSA designed sessions around CEOs' top concerns: talent gaps, tech adoption, customer expectations, and competitive pressure.
- Keynotes range from futurists to oncology experts, linking global trends and healthcare advances back to linen and textile needs.