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GPX Charlotte, NC

Classes start Nov 7, 2024
Charlotte, NC Attendee Info

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.

Sponsors - Masters

Sponsors - Bachelors

Sponsors - Field Trip

Course Schedule

Thursday, November 7
10:30am
Your First Embroidery Order

Yes, embroidery looks great, but there’s plenty that goes into getting that nice, clean embroidery look. Let’s embroider an order together and go over some important tips that will help you crush that first order. This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Jennifer Cox

11am
Your First Screen Print Order

Let’s get into it. How to go from a phone conversation, text or email inquiry to some quality screen printed apparel. This is how to print your first screen print order. This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Stan Banks

11:30am
Your First DTF Order

You just learned about direct to film, maybe you even purchased a heat press and now you’re ready to start taking on DTF orders. Let’s do an order together and go over some important tips and tricks. This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Leo Martinez

1pm
In Production: Embroidery

Let’s get those embroidery heads goin’! We’ll go over how to run production with embroidery to maximize your outputs and profits. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Jennifer Cox

1:30pm
In Production: Screen Printing

You’re starting to get more orders per week and you’re getting a good rhythm with printing. Let’s go over how to screen print in a production setting and the lessons that have saved us a lot of time, money and headaches. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Stan Banks

2pm
In Production: DTF

You’re getting more orders. Your customers are coming back for more. Now we’re cookin’ with gas! Let’s go over how DTF in a production setting and the lessons we learned that have saved us a lot of time, money and headaches. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Leo Martinez

3-4 p.m.
GPX University – Meet and Greet Happy Hour

Visit the GPX University Booth for drinks and a networking opportunity with sponsors and influencers! All preparing you to Grow Here throughout the rest of the show. Also be sure to get your raffle ticket and be around the booth at 3:45 p.m. to win GPXU Buyer Bucks!

Leo Martinez – KeyPrint Co & GPXU Dean, Jennifer Cox – National Network of Embroidery Professionals, Stan Banks – T-Shirt Side Hustle

Friday, November 8
10:30am
Your First Embroidery Order

Yes, embroidery looks great, but there’s plenty that goes into getting that nice, clean embroidery look. Let’s embroider an order together and go over some important tips that will help you crush that first order. This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Jennifer Cox

11am
Your First Screen Print Order

Let’s get into it. How to go from a phone conversation, text or email inquiry to some quality screen printed apparel. This is how to print your first screen print order. This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Stan Banks

11:30am
Your First DTF Order

You just learned about direct to film, maybe you even purchased a heat press and now you’re ready to start taking on DTF orders. Let’s do an order together and go over some important tips and tricks. This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Leo Martinez

2pm
In Production: Embroidery

Let’s get those embroidery heads goin’! We’ll go over how to run production with embroidery to maximize your outputs and profits. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Jennifer Cox

2:30pm
In Production: Screen Printing

You’re starting to get more orders per week and you’re getting a good rhythm with printing. Let’s go over how to screen print in a production setting and the lessons that have saved us a lot of time, money and headaches. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Stan Banks

3pm
In Production: DTF

You’re getting more orders. Your customers are coming back for more. Now we’re cookin’ with gas! Let’s go over how DTF in a production setting and the lessons we learned that have saved us a lot of time, money and headaches. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Leo Martinez

Saturday, November 9
10:30am
Your First Embroidery Order

Yes, embroidery looks great, but there’s plenty that goes into getting that nice, clean embroidery look. Let’s embroider an order together and go over some important tips that will help you crush that first order. This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Jennifer Cox

11am
Your First Screen Print Order

Let’s get into it. How to go from a phone conversation, text or email inquiry to some quality screen printed apparel. This is how to print your first screen print order. This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Stan Banks

11:30am
Your First DTF Order

You just learned about direct to film, maybe you even purchased a heat press and now you’re ready to start taking on DTF orders. Let’s do an order together and go over some important tips and tricks.This session is for Level 2 – Maker.

Leo Martinez

1:30pm
In Production: Embroidery

Let’s get those embroidery heads goin’! We’ll go over how to run production with embroidery to maximize your outputs and profits. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Jennifer Cox

2pm
In Production: Screen Printing

You’re starting to get more orders per week and you’re getting a good rhythm with printing. Let’s go over how to screen print in a production setting and the lessons that have saved us a lot of time, money and headaches. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Stan Banks

2:30pm
In Production: DTF

You’re getting more orders. Your customers are coming back for more. Now we’re cookin’ with gas! Let’s go over how DTF in a production setting and the lessons we learned that have saved us a lot of time, money and headaches. This session is for  Level 3 – Print Shop.

Leo Martinez

Field Trips

Field trips take place in exhibitor booths so you can see, first hand, everything in operation. Typically, the equipment or number of pieces of equipment is too complex to get installed in the GPXU. We will take you directly to the booth for the in-person instruction. If you want to visit those booths multiple times, you can do self-guided Field Trips.

American Print and Supply - Booth #510
Print-On-Demand with DTF
Imagine making custom apparel for customers is small quantities as they need them over time. That’s the beauty of print on demand and it’s possible with DTF, direct to film. Come learn how it’s done and how it can benefit your print shop.
Epilog Laser - Booth #101
Leather Coasters
What better way to enjoy your nice beverage than on nice leather coasters? Come learn how to make custom leather coasters you can offer your existing customers today.
Hanesbrands - Booth #217
The Tee for Me
When it comes to picking the right tee for the right production method at the right price, Hanes’ got you. Come by to learn which tee is the right match for your company and your customers.
HappyJapan by Texmac - Booth #109
Profit in Patches
Learn how to make patches with your embroidery machine and you can offer the service to your customers this holiday season!
IKONICS Imaging - Booth #410
Custom Glassware
Custom glassware is one of the best high value products you can offer your customers. Now you can see how it’s done and how you can add it to your list of services offered.
M&R Companies - Booth #201
Screen Print Like a Pro
Screen Printing is an amazing decoration method for all the right reasons. We’re talkin’ production costs, production speeds, scalability, you name it! So let’s get started in screen printing the right way with M&R to screen print like a pro!
National Banner Co - Booth #315
Banners and Signs
Want to make your company name stand out (and stand up!)? Come learn how to make the type of signs and banners your customers will love. This is great for your customers who do events and parties throughout the year.
STAHLS' - Booth #322
Press Profitably
All you need is a press and some passion to get started in the decoration business. Come by to learn how to press profitably in your business.
TheMagicTouch USA - Booth #312
The Perfect Printer
There’s more than one way to print on a shirt and more than one type of printer that can do it. The question is, which one is right for you? Come by and learn about the different options available and fi nd your perfect printer today.
XpresScreen Inc - Booth #122
From Pic to Print!
You’ve never seen half tone printing like this. Come see how easy it is to go from taking a picture on your phone to printing it in under 5 minutes!