GRAPHICS PRO EXPO
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Indianapolis, IN

Featuring: WRAPSCON
Indiana Convention Center
June 15-17, 2021

Join us in the heart of downtown Indy for GRAPHICS PRO EXPO featuring WRAPSCON!

Your FREE registration includes:

  • Entrance to the exhibit hall all three days
  • Unlimited Training by Exhibitors in the Classroom and in the Hall
  • Access to the Recognized Professional Program
  • WRAPSCON including the Wrap Olympics, WRAPS Connect and wraps-focused training
  • Chances to win $500 in Buyer Bucks each day!

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.

Click here to register. Check the tabs below to see who’s exhibiting, class schedules, travel information, and more. Click here for more about WRAPSCON.

GRAPHICS PRO EXPO is committed to providing a safe venue in coordination with local authorities and the Indiana Convention Center as we return to live events in 2021.

GPX Safe

Current basic safety guidelines for GRAPHICS PRO EXPO Indianapolis include:

  • Face masks encouraged for those who aren’t vaccinated
  • Daily health checks
  • Six-foot social distancing

For a more extensive list of safety protocols and procedures at Indianapolis, click here.

Indiana Convention Center Safety Resources

Indiana Convention Center Response to COVID-19

Visit Indy Response to COVID-19

We will provide updates and post them here when they are available. Please contact us with any questions.

Featured Exhibitors
Event Details
Status
Archived
Venue
Indiana Convention Center
Address
100 S Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Phone
800-560-9941
Fax
303-465-3424
Email
[email protected]
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  • Schedule
  • Who's Exhibiting
  • Training
  • WRAPSCON
  • Travel
  • Expo Exclusives

June 14, 2021

Time (Eastern)
Description
9:30 am to 5:00 pm ET
Registration Open

Exhibit Hall is not open.

10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET
Training in the Classroom

All day seminars. Click the Training tab for more info.



June 15, 2021

Time (Eastern)
Description
7:30 am to 4:00 pm ET
Registration Open
8:00 am to 5:30 pm ET
Training in the Classroom
10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET
Exhibit Hall Open

Including Training in the Hall and WRAPSCON.

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET
Tuesday 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.



June 16, 2021

Time (Eastern)
Description
7:30 am to 4:00 pm ET
Registration Open
8:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Training in the Classroom
10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET
Exhibit Hall Open

Including Training in the Hall and WRAPSCON.

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET
Wednesday 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.



June 17, 2021

Time (Eastern)
Description
7:30 am to 3:00 pm ET
Registration Open
9:00 am to 10:00 am ET
Training in the Classroom

GRAPHICS PRO Panel only

10:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
Exhibit Hall Open

Including Training in the Hall and WRAPSCON.

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm 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 into the drawing.



Featured Exhibitors

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Exhibitor List

GRAPHICS PRO EXPO offers classes to help you meet today’s needs and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Register today for classes offered. Learn new skills and gain new ideas to increase the momentum of your business – help your business grow and thrive!

Already Registered? Add Classes Here.

Training in the Classroom

Training in the Classroom offers attendees the opportunity to learn about trending topics, technologies, equipment and much more – presented by industry experts – OUR EXHIBITORS.

Classes are offered the day before the show starts, and throughout the show, in all-day and 90-minute sessions.

Training in the Hall

Select exhibitors will be presenting 15-30 minute in-booth demonstrations throughout each day of the show in the exhibit hall.

 

2021 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.

June 14, 2021

Time (Eastern)
Classroom
Level
Description
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
134 / 135
All Levels
Join the DTG Revolution!
Sponsored By: Hirsch Solutions
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
132 / 133
All Levels
Print on Purpose – How to Start and Grow a Successful Print Business
Sponsored By: Digital Technology Group


June 15, 2021

Time (Eastern)
Classroom
Level
Description
8:00 am to 9:30 am
132 / 133
Beginner
Get the Most from your Laser Investment: Tips & Techniques to Save Time & Increase Profits
Sponsored By: Epilog Laser
8:00 am to 9:30 am
134 / 135
Beginner
Troubleshooting Sublimation
Sponsored By: JDS Industries
8:00 am to 9:30 am
136 / 137
All Levels
WRAPSconnect – Panel Discussion
Sponsored By: 3M Commercial Solutions
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
132 / 133
Intermediate
Top Apparel Trends and How to Print Them
Sponsored By: STAHLS'
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
134 / 135
Intermediate
Why UV Print & Why Now
Sponsored By: PDS Equipment
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
132 / 133
All Levels
Skills, Strategies & Laser Hacks to Help you Succeed in a Changing Business Environment
Sponsored By: Trotec Laser
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
134 / 135
Beginner
CorelDRAW A to Z
Sponsored By: Corel Trainer
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
132 / 133
All Levels
Learn Sandcarving with Rayzist Photomask
Sponsored By: Rayzist Photomask


June 16, 2021

Time (Eastern)
Classroom
Level
Description
8:00 am to 9:30 am
134 / 135
All Levels
Mastering Architectural Window & Wall Graphic Applications
Sponsored By: ORAFOL Americas
8:00 am to 9:30 am
132 / 133
Intermediate
Should you Print Licensed Logos?
Sponsored By: Transfer Express
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
132 / 133
Beginner
Screen Print with Just a Heat Press
Sponsored By: Transfer Express
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
134 / 135
Beginner
Profitable Sandcarving – Small Investment, Large Potential
Sponsored By: IKONICS Imaging


June 17, 2021

Time (Eastern)
Classroom
Level
Description
9:15 am to 9:45 am
136 / 137
All Levels
Panel: Navigating Post-Pandemic Issues Impacting the Graphics Market
Sponsored By: GRAPHICS PRO


Training in the Hall

Stop by these exhibitor booths Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for in-booth demonstrations!

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Stratojet…………………..323

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WRAPSCON

A wraps event, for wrappers, by wrappers!

National Business Media, producers of WRAPS and GRAPHICS PRO magazines and GRAPHICS PRO EXPO, presents THE EVENT for graphics installers: WRAPSCON, June 15-17, 2021.

With the huge potential for growth in the graphics market, especially vinyl wrap professionals serving the vehicle wrap advertising, commercial fleet graphics and other related graphics markets, WRAPSCON has become the must-attend event of the year.

The best graphics installers and leading manufacturers and distributors in the business will come together under one roof, with a national audience of installers, to share tips and tricks, install techniques, and the latest products to boost this rapidly growing market.

Come see the latest in digital printing, vinyl technology, lamination, vehicle templates, wrap specific artwork and tools, plus an expert educational panel (WRAPSCONNECT), a thrilling competition (Wrap Olympics), and more. If you have skin in the WRAPS game, then you gotta be there!

Click here to register for GRAPHICS PRO EXPO in Indianapolis, which includes access to WRAPSCON, all for free!

WRAPSCONNECT

This moderated morning session, on Tuesday, June 15 at 8 a.m., will be an in-depth panel discussion covering everything you need to know about running a wraps business. There will be a 45-minute moderated session followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.

Sponsored by:

WRAPSCON Wrap Olympics

This one-of-a-kind wraps contest will test the wrap skills and mental toughness of 32 two-person teams as they battle through six elimination stages of competition. Do you have what it takes? Click here now to register your team as there are limited spots available.

The emcee for this event is Kevin “The Professa” Kempf from PG NOLA and the judges include Starla Miller from Miller Decals, Jen and Steve Carney from Carbon Wraps, Luis Tirado from WBC Graphics, and Keith Vu from Savage Wraps. To learn more about the judges, click here.

 

WRAPSCON Platinum Sponsors:

   

 

WRAPSCON Gold Sponsors:

   

WRAPSCON Silver Sponsors:

Convention Center

Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium

HALLS: J/K
100 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Website
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Parking
Headquarters Hotel

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Website
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Online Reservations
Phone: 317-262-8191
Discount Deadline: June 6, 2021
Group Rate: $199
Hotel

Hampton Inn Downtown

105 South Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Website
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Online Reservations
Phone: 317-262-8191
Discount Deadline: May 13, 2021
Group Rate: $149
INDIANAPOLIS EXPO EXCLUSIVES

See what exhibitors are offering!

50 Free Marketing Catalogs for New Members

Advertising Specialty Inst/ASI

ASI helps you sell promo products to your customers as an additional revenue stream. When you join today, you’ll get 50 marketing catalogs imprinted with your logo to send to customers.

Learn More »

Screenprint Shop Set Ups for All Levels

Brown Manufacturing Group, Inc

Full set-ups for screen printing from small production to large volume. Find the shop that fits your size and budget. Show discounts only, and floor specials, too.

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Save $300 on Training & Support Membership!

Corel Trainer

Your design abilities are a “Profit Multiplier” for your business. Have everyone in your company learn CorelDRAW with Corel Trainer plug-in© software! Plus save $300 on the AtoZ Membership – Booth #341.

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Have you Bought an Epson F170 yet?

Digital Technology Group

If you haven’t purchased your Epson F170 printer, why not? DTG has been shipping hundreds of these printers and we will be bringing a stack to Indianapolis. The supply will not last long so make sure you come see us first. Everyone who purchases from DTG will get access to custom profiles and a sample pack of our new Reflections dye sublimation transfer film. Visit our site for more information on the F170 printer.

Learn More »

See Epilog’s New Fusion Edge Lasers at GPX Indianapolis!

Epilog Laser

With 120 inches per second engraving speeds and the popular IRIS™ Camera System, you won’t want to miss seeing Epilog’s new Fusion Edge Laser Series in action at GPX Indianapolis. Make sure to stop by booth #201 to get some hands-on time with the laser and learn about our show specials!

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Finance Special: $99/m for 6 months!

Geneva Capital

Finance your new equipment for just $99/month for the first 6 months of your term!
Promotion is subject to credit approval and 2+ years in business. Valid on new transactions only.

Learn More »

DTG Smart Start Package featuring Brother GTXpro

Hirsch Solutions Inc

Take advantage of this limited time offer, featuring the Brother GTXpro, bundled with all you need to start your direct to garment business with confidence. Brother GTXpro along with STAHLS’ heat press and Schulze pretreater could just make this the smartest decision you have made in 2021. Check out GTXpro in action at booth #129 – full details in the link below.

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Free Custom Heat Transfer Sample Pack

Howard Custom Transfers, Inc.

Visit Howard Custom Transfers for a free heat transfer sample pack – includes 10 full-size transfers as well as our 2021 product guide. Plus, take home a free tote bag you can heat press yourself!

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Blastin’ Good Deals

IKONICS Imaging

Photoresist Films, Laser Masks, Inkjet Media, and Sandcarving Accessories are all marked down at GPX shows. Come to our booth for live demonstrations and talk to a rep to get a blastin’ good deal!

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JDS Expo Exclusives

JDS Industries

JDS Industries offers specials to attendees, restrictions apply. Receive end column pricing on all items, any quantity. Free freight starts at $99 and extra discounts the more you buy!

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Millcraft Daily Expo Deals!

Millcraft

Featuring Mimaki Wide-Format and Ricoh Direct-to-Garment Equipment! Print equipment, supplies, and materials! See live demos of our equipment and learn what you can do. Whether you are printing on a golf ball or creating your own T-shirt we have state-of-the-art materials and equipment. Visit our booth for daily deals and promotions during the show! Learn, experience, and get inspired!

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Enter to Win $100 Discount on PDAA Training & Testing and/or a Ghost WrapGlove®

PDAA

Visit PDAA and enter to win a coupon good for $100 off on any PDAA training and testing and/or one of 10 Ghost WrapGlove®. Booth 370

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Invest in Something Better

Trotec Laser

Trotec Laser Systems are designed to increase your productivity and profitability. Our Speedy laser engravers offer engraving speeds up to 170 in/sec. and a variety of sizes, power options, and accessories to process a wide range of materials. Come see us in Indianapolis at booth #101 for live demonstrations on our Speedy lasers and see how Trotec can help you expand your business opportunities.

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  • PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038
  • Phone: 800-560-9941
  • Fax: 303-465-3424

About Us

Formerly THE NBM SHOW, GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) is built for graphics professionals, entrepreneurs, suppliers and distributors, with in-person events in cities coast-to-coast. GPX covers the following disciplines, and more: signmaking, wide-format printing, screen printing, embroidery, apparel decoration, sublimation, awards, engraving, specialty graphics, custom gifts, and everything personalized. GPX is sponsored by GRAPHICS PRO magazine, a multi-media platform for graphics professionals with a monthly print publication, daily eNewsletter, robust website, podcasts, video content, and more.

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