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Event Details

March 9-10, 2023

Irving Convention Center
500 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039
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Get connected right away in 2023 in Irving, Texas for our first show of the year! GPX Irving launches with a full day of education, followed by two days of exhibits and classes.

Your FREE registration includes:

  • Entrance to the exhibit hall both days
  • Unlimited Training in the Classroom, starting with a full day of education
  • Access to the Recognized Professional Program
  • Special educational and informational programs and showcases
  • Chances to win $500 in Buyer Bucks both days exhibit hall is open!

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 Central
Friday
March 8
  • 9:30am to 4pm(CT)
  • Registration Open
  • Exhibit hall is not open.

  • 10am to 4pm(CT)
  • Training in the Classroom
  • All day seminars.

Saturday
March 9
  • 7:30am to 4pm(CT)
  • Registration Open
  • 8am to 5:30pm(CT)
  • Training in the Classroom
  • 9:30am to 4pm(CT)
  • Exhibit Hall Open
  • 1pm to 1:30pm(CT)
  • 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.

  • 5pm to 6:30pm(CT)
  • The Mixer @ GPX
  • Join us at Bar Louie – Music Factory (360 West Las Colinas Blvd) for drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Continue your conversations with professionals alike in a fun, relaxed environment after the expo hall closes on Thursday.

    Sponsored by: First Citizens Bank & Texas Sign Association

Sunday
March 10
  • 7:30am to 4pm(CT)
  • Registration Open
  • 8am to 3pm(CT)
  • Training in the Classroom
  • 9:30am to 4pm(CT)
  • Exhibit Hall Open
  • 1pm to 1:30pm(CT)
  • 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.

Who's Exhibiting

Full Exhibitor List Updated Daily

Travel Information

Convention Center

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas

Halls: A/B

500 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX, 75039
Phone: 972-252-7476

Website | Parking

Hotels

The Westin Irving

400 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX, 75039

Website | Reservations

Phone: 972-505-2900
Room Rate: $179
Discount Deadline: 1/19/23

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.
March 8, 2023RoomLevel
Join the DTG Revolution!
10:00 am - 4:00 pm CT
B-
Print on Purpose in 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm CT
A-
March 9, 2023RoomLevel
BStart Here
CorelDraw for Sublimation
8:00 am - 9:30 am CT
CStart Here
Easiest Way to Print Apparel
8:00 am - 9:30 am CT
AStart Here
Adding Promo to Your Business
11:00 am - 12:30 pm CT
B-
Embroidery 101
11:00 am - 12:30 pm CT
AStart Here
BStart Here
APro
BStart Here
AStart Here
March 10, 2023RoomLevel
Perfect Print Placement
8:00 am - 9:30 am CT
APro
AStart Here
C-
A-
BStart Here

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.

Expo Specials

See what exhibitors are offering at GPX Irving, TX!

Check out Epilog's Fusion Maker Laser at GPX Irving!

Epilog Laser
Epilog Laser is excited to announce the launch of the new Fusion Maker Laser System. Designed with industrial components that withstand heavy use and high-volume production, the Fusion Maker is the first laser system designed to allow the home user and home business owner to operate an industrially built laser machine.
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Financing as Essential as Ink

First Citizens Bank
Running a print shop is about more than just being able to produce a few flyers for your clients. Investing in the latest technology will help you keep up with your clients’ needs. If you’ve discovered that your current printing equipment isn’t enough to meet the demands of your growing business, consider the benefits of financing or leasing to expand your operations.
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Butcher Block Cutting Boards

JDS Industries Inc
JDS has added two beautiful new cutting boards to its already expansive line. Stop by our booth and see the stunning new butcher block boards in maple and walnut! Both are available in 16” x 13” and 22” x 13” and are a very sturdy 1 ½” thick! Personalized, these boards make beautiful, heirloom quality gifts for any occasion, awards for cook-offs or baking competitions, or even décor or signage!
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New Printable PPF from ORAFOL

ORAFOL Americas
ORAJET 3971 RA+ ProSlide is a premium "printable PPF" film from ORAFOL. The 2-mil cast PU is perfect for vehicle wraps and long-term outdoor displays. It features ProSlide technology for easy application, has exceptional self-healing properties, and is compatible with eco-solvent, UV and latex inks. ORAJET 3971 RA+ ProSlide should be paired with ORAGARD 279G or 279SG for lamination.
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Reece Show Specials in #201

Reece Supply Co
Stop by the Reece booth #201 for incredible deals on ROQ Printing Presses, Saati equipment, Exile’s Spyder II, and the Cobraflex DTF printer! You don’t want to miss our daily giveaways either, valued at over $1,000. We are your one-stop shop for all things screen printing, from automatic presses to inks and everything in between. Choose Reece Supply, your trusted partner for over 85 years.
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Come See Arcus DTF Printers by Axiom

Axiom America
Axiom America presents its line of DTF printers, the Arcus Pioneer. Pioneer systems print up to 60 linear feet per hour and come in a compact 14" version as well as the upsized 24" version, and as a package includes: Printer, shaker/curing oven combo, fume extractor, onsite installation, a computer preloaded with CADlink RIP software, a full startup kit, Epson I3200 heads, and the best technical experience and customer service from Axiom. The future of DTF is here and now.
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Come Visit Us at Booth #121

Gregory Inc
Stop by our booth and learn about new materials and equipment! Enter a drawing for a chance to win $200 of 3M materials. Let us show you how we can be an outsource partner and help you grow your business and increase profits!
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Brother GTX Pro Series Printers from HIRSCH SOLUTIONS

Hirsch Solutions Inc
Visit the Hirsch Solutions booth to learn more about the GTX pro, GTX pro Bulk, and GTX 600 direct-to-garment printers. You can achieve high-quality DTG/DTF prints with these awesome machines!
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Free Sample Kit - Marabu Booth #421

Marabu North America
Stop by booth #421 to get a free sample kit from Marabu. Let us show you how our coatings, inks, and application fluids save you time and money.
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Stratojet Offering Exclusive Program at GPX Irving for SHARK EFB SERIES

StratoJet USA
Shark EFB Series is perfectly suited to fit into high-volume demanding environments for faster turnarounds with quality and accuracy. Print the largest variety of materials and specialty applications with these distinguishing features - 3.2 x 1.6-meter print bed with up to 11 centimeters thickness, using Sola UV Curable Inks that adhere to nearly anything, providing hardly any limits on formats that can be handled to help take your business to the next level.
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Testimonials

What our attendees have to say

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

The amount of new information I gain both in training sessions and talking to the exhibitors on the floor is fantastic!

Bill Kuiper
Clan Customs, LLC

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