GPX University (GPXU), has expanded their offerings on the show floor for 2025 by adding three new stations compared to 2024. GPXU provides access to DTF, DTG, and wide format…in addition, you can learn how to make neck tags, sleeve tags, and more!

Well-known influencers will be available at each station. They will teach best practices (if you already have this revenue stream in your shop) and/or show you the basics if you want to add new revenue streams to your current footprint.

There is no better place than GPX University to get hands-on. Learn from the best in this relaxed, non-sales, environment and get all your questions answered.

Come on down and “Get Your Graphics On!” Register today.

What to Expect:

1. When you check in at registration, you will be given a floor plan of GPX University.

2. When you arrive at the GPXU booth on the show floor, you’ll be greeted by a team member who will scan your badge.

3. That team member will go through an orientation of the various stations to get you acquainted with the space and hand out specific info sheets related to each station.

4. Once you have completed the orientation, you’re free to start exploring the stations and interacting with the influencers/trainers.

5. When you have completed your time in the GPXU booth, upon exiting, you’ll be given an orientation about Field Trips. Field Trips offer you another opportunity to see additional goods and services that might be too large to fit in the GPXU booth.

One of the great things about GPX University is you come to the booth as often as you like. Want to check back in with an influencer or trainer after you’ve been on the show floor, no problem – come back again and again over the 3 days of the show.

We hope you love the interactive nature of GPX University. It’s our way to let you “test drive” new revenue streams or refine your current ones in one location.

Influencers to meet in Irving:

Stan Banks
T-Shirt Side Hustle
After starting multiple hustles growing up, Stan found his place in 2011 where he pursued apparel decoration full time. Having never worked a full time job, in 2016 he obtained a security job for $10 an hour with the sole purpose of securing health insurance for his daughter. This is where he realized that this was not a sustainable income for anyone to provide for themselves let alone a family. And because of this he decided he wanted to provide a valuable option for anyone who felt the same.

On January 3, 2017, he set out to teach people what allowed him to survive for the past 6 years, and T-Shirt Side Hustle was born.

Stan is now one of the top influencers in the t-shirt, apparel decorating and customization market in the United States.

Jennifer Cox
National Network of Embroidery (NNEP)
Providing leadership for National Network of Embroidery Professionals (NNEP), a national professional trade association for commercial embroidery business owners and apparel decoration business owners. Development of content and curriculum for national embroidery business owners conference. Development and hosting of two national trade shows for apparel decoration professionals, including following industries: embroidery, screen printing, digital garment printing, heat press, laser engraving, vinyl cutting.

Consider becoming a member of NNEP – visit here for more information.

Jennifer’s experience includes:

• Ranked #27 on “Power 75 List” by Stitches Magazine, a of the industry’s most influential people.
• Ranked as one of the “25 Most Creative People” in the Industry by Stitches Magazine.
• Created national association for independent embroidery professionals.
• Created programs, benefits and services for members of the organization.
• Sales manager for independent embroidery, screen printing and promotional products company.
• Administrative assistant at The Ohio State University Department of Continuing Education
Administrative assistant for University Guild, a national award winning program in continuing education.

Her goal is to increase the profitability of the NNEP members through the ongoing development of member programs, benefits, services and to create and host the best events within the industry of commercial embroidery and decorated apparel.

Specialties: Embroidery, embroidery business management, embroidery marketing, association management, association leadership, strategic planning, event planning, event management, business consulting within the industry, small business development consulting, small business marketing consulting, motivating independent business owners to excel.

Jennifer Sanderson
Pigskins & Pigtails
Jennifer Sanderson is the creative force behind Pigskins & Pigtails, a go-to resource for beginners looking to master screen printing at home. She teaches a unique method that combines screen printing with vinyl cutters, simplifying the process and making it more accessible—even in small spaces.

With over a decade of experience, Jennifer has helped thousands of creatives turn their t-shirt ideas into reality through her easy-to-follow tutorials, beginner-friendly courses, and supportive online community (@pigskinsandpigtails). She is the creator of the Pigskins & Pigtails Screen Printing Press—a game-changing press that’s not only compact and portable but also designed to handle unlimited-color prints with ease.

Whether you’re a rookie just starting out or a seasoned pro, Jennifer’s passion is to show that screen printing can be both fun and approachable—right from your kitchen table or home craft room.