About

ApparelCamp is a community-built, industry-led event where BC’s apparel professionals gather to share, learn, and grow.

It’s not just a conference—it’s where the future of BC’s fashion and gear industry is co-created.

Founded in 2016 by Vanessa Fors and Pete Hill, ApparelCamp has become a cornerstone event in the BC apparel calendar

2025 marks the first year the event will be run by the BC Apparel & Gear Association (BCAG). We’re excited to carry the ApparelCamp legacy forward, uniting apparel and gear professionals to grow the event’s impact and support the shared goals of our industry.

How Apparel Camp Works

How Apparel Camp Works

  • Industry experts suggest session topics

  • Attendees vote for their favourite topics before the event

  • We build the schedule around the most popular topics

Collaborate

Present on a topic, sit on a panel, or simply participate in the discussion.

Network

Network with other top professionals in the apparel and gear industry.

Learn

Learn about the newest innovations from leaders in the sector.