Irving, TX
March 6-8, 2025
- Event Details
- Who's Exhibiting
- Schedule
- Classroom Training
- GPX University
- WRAPSCON University
- Travel Information
- Testimonials
Sponsors
Event Details
March 6-8, 2025
500 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX, 75039
Irving, Texas kicks off the GPX trade show schedule in a big Texas way, welcoming professionals in awards and personalization, apparel decorating, and sign and digital graphics. 2025 brings an expanded version of GPX University and WRAPSCON University. You can expect to get hands-on with products, substrates, and tools, in a relaxed learning environment. In addition to the in-hall University programs, GPX continues its classroom education. Come see new products, learn new techniques, meet industry experts, and network with peers at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO.
Your registration includes:
- Entrance to the exhibit hall all 3 days
- Unlimited classroom training (starting the Wednesday before show opens)
- Access to GPX University
- Access to WRAPSCON University
- Three chances to win $500 in Buyer Bucks!
- The Mixer: drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking
Complete your registration now!
Price increases from $5.95 to $9.95 on January 6, and again from $9.95 to $19.95 on February 6. Register early and SAVE!
Who's Exhibiting
Ruby Sponsors
Full Exhibitor List Updated Daily
- Advertising Specialty Inst/ASI
- AXYZ Automation Group
- Brown Mfg Group Inc
- Cobra Caps
- CorelTRAINER
- Cotton Heritage
- Epilog Laser
- Geneva Capital LLC
- GRAPHICS PRO
- GS2 Awards
- GSG
- Happy Japan Embroidery Machines by Caralbo
- HappyJapan by Texmac
- IKONICS Imaging
- Inktavo
- JDS Industries Inc
- Marck & Associates
- Mimaki USA
- National Banner Co
- OrderMyGear
- Otto Intl Inc
- PDS Equipment
- PPAI
- Procolored Technology Inc
- Rayzist Photomask Inc
- Reece Supply Co
- Reliable Sign Supply
- Restylers Intl
- SanMar
- StratoJet USA
- Texas Sign Association
- TheMagicTouch USA
- TL Promotions
- Transfer Express
- Trotec Laser Inc
- Webstores Simple
- WeMust
- XANTE Corp
Schedule
All times are Central
- 7:30am to 4pm(CT)
- Registration Open
- 8am to 5:30pm(CT)
- Classroom Training
- 10am to 4pm(CT)
- Exhibit Hall Open
with GPX University & WRAPSCON University
- 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.
- 7:30am to 4pm(CT)
- Registration Open
- 8am to 2:30pm(CT)
- Classroom Training
- 10am to 4pm(CT)
- Exhibit Hall Open
with GPX University & WRAPSCON University
- 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.
- 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 Friday.
- 7:30am to 3pm(CT)
- Registration Open
- 10am to 3pm(CT)
- Exhibit Hall Open
with GPX University & WRAPSCON University
- 1pm to 1:30pm(CT)
- 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.
Classroom 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.
| March 6, 2025 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
Laser Mastery: Engraving Essentials for Beginners 8:00 am - 9:30 am CT | Start Here | Epilog Laser | |
Graphics Industry CEO Panel 8:30 am - 9:30 am CT | - | ||
Troubleshooting Sublimation 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CT | Start Here | JDS Industries Inc | |
How to Maximize Your Profits Using the Crio Powderless DTF PLUS 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CT | Start Here | TheMagicTouch USA | |
CorelDRAW is Easy! Let’s See Exactly How! 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CT | Start Here | CorelTRAINER | |
| March 7, 2025 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
Dive into Color: Procolored Printer Quickstart 8:00 am - 9:30 am CT | Start Here | Procolored Technology Inc | |
| - | Inktavo | ||
Managing a Major Swag Portfolio 8:00 am - 9:30 am CT | - | ||
From Skills to Sales: Hands-On Sandcarving Strategies for High-Margin Markets 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CT | Start Here | IKONICS Imaging | |
Profit with Promo: Expanding Your Business Through Promo Product Sales 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CT | Start Here | Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) | |
Apparel Printing Made Easy 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CT | Start Here | Transfer Express |
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
Full schedules coming in early January
The soft launch of GPX University 2024 was extemely well-received. This program will continue in all 2025 locations as an in-hall, hands-on, education focused, integral part of the expo. GPX University will mimic a shop on the show floor, with educators conducting demonstrations and small group discussions on various subjects necessary to managing a successful shop.
Stay tuned for class details, schedule, and Field Trip information.
WRAPSCON University
Full schedules coming in early January
Enhanced WRAPSCON University makes its way to Irving, Texas in 2025. Proudly sponsored by top automotive wrap and supply manufacturers, this event is a must-attend for anyone incorporating wraps into the shop’s offerings.
Get hands-on with different substrates and tools at WRAPSCON University. Learn new techniques and best practices from expert trainers, Adam Sumner and Jamison Traw from Wrapix Academy.
Stay tuned for class details and schedules.
Travel Information
Convention Center
Hotels
400 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX, 75039
Phone: 972-505-2900
Room Rate: $209
Discount Deadline: 2/10/25
501 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX, 75039
Phone: 469-577-4599
Room Rate: $174
Discount Deadline: 2/1/25
Testimonials
The amount of new information I gain both in training sessions and talking to the exhibitors on the floor is fantastic!
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.
This show is an investment in my business. After seeing the diverse cross section of information available, it inspired me to look at other products and services that we could provide to our customers, and ways to do what we do better.
Having the ability to interact and speak with suppliers and educational professionals and to see new products is priceless!