Charlotte, NC
November 7-9, 2024
Event Details
November 7-9, 2024
501 S College St
Charlotte, NC, 28202
GPX returns to Charlotte for a multi-market graphics trade show in the southeast where new products and technologies for awards and personalization, apparel decorating, and sign and digital graphics will be front and center.
Your $19.95 registration includes:
- Entrance to the exhibit hall each day
- Unlimited Training in the Classroom, starting with a full day of education
- GPX University – Start Here, Grow Here
- Access to the Recognized Professional Program
- Special educational and informational programs
- Chances to win $500 in Buyer Bucks each day the exhibit hall is open!
- The Mixer: drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking
*Parts of Western North Carolina were deeply impacted by Hurricane Helene. GPX will be collecting donations and will send 100% to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, managed by United Way.
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.
Floor Plan
Schedule
All times are Eastern
- 7:30am to 4pm(ET)
- Registration Open
- 8am to 4pm(ET)
- Training in the Classroom
- 10am to 4pm(ET)
- Exhibit Hall Open
GPX University – Start Here, Grow Here
3-4 p.m. GPX University – Meet and Greet Happy Hour
- 1pm to 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.
- 7:30am to 4pm(ET)
- Registration Open
- 8am to 5pm(ET)
- Training in the Classroom
- 10am to 4pm(ET)
- Exhibit Hall Open
GPX University – Start Here, Grow Here
- 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 The Public House (300 S Brevard 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.
- 7:30am to 3pm(ET)
- Registration Open
- 8am to 12:30pm(ET)
- Training in the Classroom
- 10am to 3pm(ET)
- Exhibit Hall Open
GPX University – Start Here, Grow Here
- 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.
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!
Classroom training 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.
| November 7, 2024 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
From Theory to Practice – A Guide to Laser Engraving 8:00 am - 9:30 am ET | W209 F | Start Here | Epilog Laser |
How to Sublimate Shirts and Fabrics with Ease 8:00 am - 9:30 am ET | W209 D | Start Here | JDS Industries |
Heat Printing on Demand: Profiting with E-Commerce and Events 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | W209 F | Start Here | STAHLS' |
How to Maximize Your Profits Using the Crio Powderless DTF PLUS 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | W209 D | Start Here | TheMagicTouch USA |
Screen Print with a Heat Press 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET | W209 F | Start Here | Transfer Express |
Laser Hacks to Expand Business and Increase Productivity 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET | W209 D | - | Trotec Laser Inc |
GPX University – Meet and Greet Happy Hour 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET | GPXU Booth #517 | - | |
| November 8, 2024 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
Revolutionizing Decorated Apparel and Signage: Embracing Technology for Success 8:00 am - 9:30 am ET | W209 F | - | Inktavo |
Carve Your Path: How to Start and Grow a Sandcarving Business 8:00 am - 9:30 am ET | W209 D | Start Here | IKONICS Imaging |
Expand Your Business by Generating Revenue from Promotional Product Sales 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | W209 D | Start Here | Advertising Specialty Institute |
On Trend Print Placement 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | W209 F | Pro | Transfer Express |
UV Print Base Camp 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET | W209 D | Start Here | PDS Equipment |
Beyond the Hype: How to Embrace AI in Your Workflows 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET | W209 F | - | GRAPHICS PRO |
Moving Past Disaster: Tips for Small Business Recovery, with Marshall Atkinson 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm ET | W209F | - | GRAPHICS PRO |
| November 9, 2024 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
| W209 D | - | GRAPHICS PRO | |
| W209 F | - | GRAPHICS PRO | |
How to Master Pricing for Profit, with Aaron Montgomery 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | W209 F | - | GRAPHICS PRO |
A Screen Printer's Survival Guide, with Lon Winters 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | W209 D | - | GRAPHICS PRO |
2025 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 who 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.
Travel Information
Convention Center
Hotels
601 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-375-2600
Room Rate: $229
Discount Deadline: 10/7/24
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Testimonials
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.
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!
I have attended the GRAPHICS PRO EXPO two years in a row now and have had an amazing experience both times. It’s a fantastic place to connect with vendors and other industry professionals.
The amount of new information I gain both in training sessions and talking to the exhibitors on the floor is fantastic!