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October 3-5, 2024

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Event Details

October 3-5, 2024

Indiana Convention Center | Halls: JK
100 S Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46225
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The Crossroads of America meets the Crossroads of the Graphics Market in Indianapolis, showcasing awards and personalization, apparel decorating, and sign and digital graphics, all in one venue.

Your $19.95 registration includes:

  • Entrance to the exhibit hall each day
  • Unlimited Training in the Classroom, starting with a full day of education
  • Full access to GPX University – Start Here, Grow Here & Wrapscon University
  • Access to the Recognized Professional Program
  • Chances to win $500 in Buyer Bucks each day the exhibit hall is open!
  • The Mixer: drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking

Come see new products, learn new techniques, meet industry experts, connect with suppliers and network with peers at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or new to the business, GPX is the perfect event for you.

 

Schedule

All times are Eastern
Wednesday
October 2
  • 9:30am to 4pm(ET)
  • Registration Open

  • Exhibit Hall is not open.

  • 10am to 4pm(ET)
  • Training in the Classroom

  • All day seminar

  • 4pm to 5:30pm(ET)
  • START HERE

  • GPX University (pre-show panel)

Thursday
October 3
  • 7:30am to 4pm(ET)
  • Registration Open
  • 8am to 5:30pm(ET)
  • Training in the Classroom
  • 10am to 4pm(ET)
  • Exhibit Hall Open

  • with GPX University – Start Here, Grow Here & Wrapscon University

  • 1pm-1:30pm(ET)
  • Thursday Buyer Bucks Winner Announced

  • Winner receives $500 in Buyer Bucks to spend with any GPX exhibitor! Listen for your name to be announced inside the exhibit hall. Once you pick up your badge, you are automatically entered to win.

Friday
October 4
  • 7:30am to 4pm(ET)
  • Registration Open
  • 8am to 3pm(ET)
  • Training in the Classroom
  • 10am to 4pm(ET)
  • Exhibit Hall Open

  • with GPX University – Start Here, Grow Here & Wrapscon University

  • 1pm to 1:30pm(ET)
  • Friday Buyer Bucks Winner Announced

  • Winner receives $500 in Buyer Bucks to spend with any GPX exhibitor! Listen for your name to be announced inside the exhibit hall. Once you pick up your badge, you are automatically entered to win.

  • 5pm to 6:30pm(ET)
  • The Mixer @ GPX

  • Join us at Victory Field (501 W Maryland St) for drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Continue your conversations with professionals alike in a fun, relaxed environment after the expo hall closes on Friday.

    Sponsored by: First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance (formerly CIT)

Saturday
October 5
  • 7:30am to 3pm(ET)
  • Registration Open
  • 8am to 12:30pm(ET)
  • Training in the Classroom
  • 10am to 3pm(ET)
  • Exhibit Hall Open

  • with GPX University – Start Here, Grow Here & Wrapscon University

  • 1pm to 1:30pm(ET)
  • Saturday Buyer Bucks Winner Announced

  • Winner receives $500 in Buyer Bucks to spend with any GPX exhibitor! Listen for your name to be announced inside the exhibit hall. Once you pick up your badge, you are automatically entered to win.

Who's Exhibiting

Gold Sponsors

Epilog Laser

Silver Sponsors

JDS Industries Inc

Full Exhibitor List Updated Daily

Floor Plan

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Training

GRAPHICS PRO EXPO offers classes to help you meet today’s needs and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities. Learn new skills and gain new ideas to increase the momentum of your business – help your business grow and thrive!

Training in the Classroom

Training in the Classroom offers attendees the opportunity to learn about trending topics, technologies, processes, equipment and more, offered in two different skill levels by our exhibitors and select GRAPHICS PRO Magazine expert columnists… Classes are offered the day before the show starts, and throughout the show, in all-day and 90-minute sessions.


These classes are geared toward people who are brand new to a discipline or have some graphics experience but are looking to learn the fundamental techniques and/or add new profit centers in related markets.

Considered “higher learning,” these classes will take a deep dive into advanced techniques and/or the business aspect of running a graphics shop as it applies to the type of shop being run, i.e., apparel decoration, sign making or personalization product production.
October 2, 2024RoomLevel
Apparel Decorating 101
10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET
135-
Start Here – GPX University
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET
130-
October 3, 2024RoomLevel
From Theory to Practice – A Guide to Laser Engraving
8:00 am - 9:30 am ET
132Start Here
How to Sublimate Shirts and Fabrics with Ease
8:00 am - 9:30 am ET
135Start Here
Heat Printing on Demand: Profiting with E-Commerce and Events
8:00 am - 9:30 am ET
130Start Here
UV Print Base Camp
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
132Start Here
Screen Print with a Heat Press
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
130Start Here
Laser Hacks to Expand Business and Increase Productivity
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET
130-
How to Maximize Your Profits Using the Crio Powderless DTF PLUS
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET
132Start Here
CorelDRAW - The Simple DESGINER for DTF, DTG, Screenprint, Cutting, & Engraving
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET
132Start Here
October 4, 2024RoomLevel
On Trend Print Placement
8:00 am - 9:30 am ET
130Pro
Revolutionizing Decorated Apparel and Signage: Embracing Technology for Success
8:00 am - 9:30 am ET
132-
Expand Your Business by Generating Revenue from Promotional Product Sales
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
130Start Here
Carve Your Path: How to Start and Grow a Sandcarving Business
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
132Start Here
Business Development Strategies for Laser, UV Print, DTF, HTV, and Embroidery
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET
132Pro
Beyond the Hype: How to Embrace AI in Your Workflows
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET
130-
October 5, 2024RoomLevel
5 Key Challenges Plaguing Graphic Pros in 2024 & How to Overcome Them, with Marshall Atkinson
8:00 am - 9:30 am ET
130-
A Personalization Business Master-Class: 90 Tips in 90 Minutes, with Lori Champagne
8:00 am - 9:30 am ET
132-
How to Master Pricing for Profit, with Aaron Montgomery
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
132-
A Screen Printer's Survival Guide, with Lon Winters
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
130-

2024 Recognized Professional Program

Attend any of the classes from the Training in the Classroom program to receive a Recognized Professional certificate.

This certificate is available exclusively to attendees at GPX and lets your customers know you are committed to keeping up with industry trends.

GPX University

GPX University will mimic a shop in a designated area on the show floor, with educators conducting demonstrations and small group discussions on various subjects necessary to managing a successful shop.

Industry specialists include Leo Martinez of Key Print Co, Jennifer Cox of National Network of Embroidery Professionals, and Stan Banks of T-Shirt Side Hustle, along with regional influencers that specialize in specific growth trends to help attendees start their shop or grow their revenue streams.

Now you can Start Here and Grow Here with GPX University. There is no better place to see, touch and experience every vertical the graphics industry has to offer. From direct-to-film to custom gifts and signage, GPX is the one-stop opportunity to grow your business.

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Travel Information

Convention Center

Indiana Convention Center

Halls: JK
100 S Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46225

Phone: 317-262-3400

Hotels

The Westin Indianapolis

241 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-262-8100

Room Rate: $209
Discount Deadline: 9/6/24

Hampton Inn Downtown

105 South Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46225

Phone: 317-261-1200

Room Rate: $179
Discount Deadline: 8/31/24

Expo Specials

See what exhibitors are offering at GPX Indianapolis!

GPX Show Specials from Epilog

Epilog Laser
Make sure to stop by the Epilog Laser booth and check out our exclusive show specials for GPX attendees! We’ll be showcasing lasers from the Fusion Maker, Fusion Edge, and Fusion Pro Laser Series, so whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your business, we’ve got the laser deal for you.
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Bison River Knives from JDS!

JDS Industries Inc
Bison River is a JDS exclusive line of quality knives with laserable wood, anodized aluminum, or bone handles, featuring stainless or Damascus steel blades. Several styles of folding and fixed blade knives and a multi-function tool are available. Durable leather sheaths are also available and included with some styles.
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Visit Hirsch Solutions Booth 424!

Hirsch Solutions LLC
Start, grow, & diversify your business with Hirsch Solutions. We have expert knowledge of the latest apparel decorating equipment. Contact your sales representative to learn about our newest offers.
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The Ultimate Dual Heat Press!

Lawson Screen & Digital Products
The Turbo-Stamp is an amazing single-operator, high-volume DTF transfer solution, available in either one or two print heads with the 4-station manual carousel, giving you loads of flexibility! Made in the USA and backed by US-based support.
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Visit US Standard – The Premiere Blanks Manufacturer in USA!

US Standard Apparel
US Standard is the premiere blanks manufacturer in the USA specializing in knit basics. Our 1551TB Tubular SS Tee and 3223VF Vintage Fleece Hoodie are the industry standard. Knit, cut, sewn and dyed in Los Angeles, our tubular tee is the go-to. Our classic 18/1 conventional jersey is the same weight, mainly used throughout the 90’s. The drop shoulder and wide body offer a versatile fit. This style was garment dyed, an artisanal process, that will naturally experience shade variation from garment to garment. The unique differences add to the character of the piece.
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50% Off Heat Transfers for 30 Days!

Versatrans
For 24 years Versatrans has been trusted by businesses big and small to deliver custom heat transfers that are ultra-durable, super vibrant, and come with the fastest turn-around time in the industry. Here’s what we’re offering new customers we meet at GPX Indianapolis- 50% OFF all your orders for 30 days! So, stop by our booth and let us help you grow your business. We can’t wait to meet you at the show! *Offer available to new customers only * 30 days starts from date of first order
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Today’s #1 Online Store Platform

Webstores Simple
Webstores Simple enables decorators and promo distributors to provide unique online stores with branded products for groups, organizations, and companies so that their members/employees can place their orders and buy – ONLINE. Webstores Simple is by far the industry’s most affordable and easiest-to-use online store platform. We have the built-in tools, integrations and reporting that makes building and managing stores – SIMPLE. Only $59/month - Unlimited # of online stores. Plus, visit our booth to get our show special: Save $200 on Set-Up!
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Testimonials

Each time I attend GRAPHICS PRO EXPO I come away with new knowledge and resources. One of my favorite things is the training offered; I love being able to offer my team new ways to expand their knowledge from other sources in the industry!

Charli Belz
Impress Designs

Attending GRAPHICS PRO EXPO is essential for anyone in the business. I go every year and always learn something new. Meeting suppliers face-to-face has really helped leverage my product line, and the personal contacts I make are invaluable. GPX is a can’t miss event and already on my calendar for the next one.

Erich Elfeldt
LanternMax Engraving

I really enjoyed the show and learned tons of new tricks to better my business. I’m grateful for this experience and the opportunity to meet with vendors that related to my line of business. There is really everything for anyone who works with designing/producing custom graphics.

Kerstyn Kunkle
Kunkle Kreations

Having the ability to interact and speak with suppliers and educational professionals and to see new products is priceless!

Melanie Hutchinson
The Embroidery Hutch