Long Beach, CA
August 17-19, 2023
Event Details
August 17-19, 2023
300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA, 90802
This event, featuring WRAPSCON, is historically one of the larger trade shows on the circuit at the perfect time of year in Southern California. GPX Long Beach launches with a full day of education, followed by three days of exhibits and classes encompassing the awards and personalization, apparel decorating, and sign and digital graphics markets
Your FREE registration includes:
- Entrance to the exhibit hall all three days
- Unlimited Training in the Classroom, starting with a full day of education
- Access to the Recognized Professional Program
- WRAPSCON
- Special educational and informational programs and showcases
- Chances to win $500 in Buyer Bucks each day exhibit hall is open!
Registering from the website? Please let us know by using promo code WEB1.
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.
Schedule
All times are Pacific
August 16
- 9:30am to 4pm(PT)
- Registration
Exhibit hall is not open.
- 10am to 4pm(PT)
- Training in the Classroom
All day seminars.
August 17
- 7:30am to 4pm(PT)
- Registration Open
- 8am to 6pm(PT)
- Training in the Classroom
- 10am to 4pm(PT)
- Exhibit Hall Open
- 1pm to 1:30pm(PT)
- 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.
August 18
- 7:30am to 4pm(PT)
- Registration
- 8am to 3pm(PT)
- Training in the Classroom
- 10am to 4pm(PT)
- Exhibit Hall Open
- 1pm to 1:30pm(PT)
- 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(PT)
- The Mixer @ GPX
Join us at The Auld Dubliner (71 S Pine Ave) for drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Continue your conversations with professionals alike in a fun, relaxed environment after the expo hall closes on Friday.
Sponsored by: First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance (formerly CIT), ORAFOL Americas, & Radian Laser Systems LLC
August 19
- 7:30am to 3pm(PT)
- Registration Open
- 10am to 3pm(PT)
- Exhibit Hall Open
- 1pm to 1:30pm(PT)
- 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.
Who's Exhibiting
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Full Exhibitor List Updated Daily
Floor Plan
Travel Information
Convention Center
Hotels
111 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA, 90802
Phone: 562-437-5900
Room Rate: $229
Discount Deadline: 6/30/23
200 S Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-491-1234
Room Rate: $209
Discount Deadline: 7/14/23
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!
Training in the Classroom
Training in the Classroom 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.
| August 16, 2023 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
Join the DTG/DTF Revolution! 10:00 am - 4:00 pm PT | 103 C | - | Hirsch Solutions Inc |
| August 17, 2023 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
From Theory to Application - a Practical Guide to Laser Engraving 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT | 103 C | Start Here | Epilog Laser |
CorelDraw for Sublimation 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT | 102 C | Start Here | JDS Industries |
Wraps Designer Panel 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT | 101 B | - | |
Heat Press for Profit LIVE 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT | 103 C | Start Here | STAHLS' |
Let Technology do the Work: Using Software to Grow Your Business 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT | 102 C | - | Inktavo |
How to Start and Grow a Laser Business 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT | 102 C | Start Here | Trotec Laser |
Easiest Way to Print Apparel 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT | 103 C | Start Here | Transfer Express |
Start Selling More to Your Customers 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PT | 103 A | Start Here | Advertising Specialty Institute, ASI |
CorelDRAW for Vectorizing & Digital Printing 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PT | 103 C | Start Here | CorelTRAINER |
How to Grow Your Business Using CRIO White Toner Printers 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PT | 102 C | Start Here | TheMagicTouch USA |
Meet the Masters @ WRAPSconnect - Panel Discussion 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT | 104 | - | FlexiShield |
| August 18, 2023 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
Perfect Print Placement 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT | 103 C | Pro | Transfer Express |
Profitable Sandcarving – Small Investment, Large Potential 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT | 103 A | Start Here | IKONICS Imaging |
Which Glue is Right for You 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT | 102 C | Start Here | General Formulations Inc |
Master Wall Wrap & Graphic Applications: Overcoming Challenges 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT | 102 C | Pro | ORAFOL Americas |
Apparel Decorator Panel: Expert Perspectives, Tips and Advice 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT | 101 B | - | GRAPHICS PRO |
| 103 C | - | GRAPHICS PRO | |
Business/Marketing Strategies to Grow UV Print and Laser Operations 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT | 102 C | Pro | PDS Equipment |
2024 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.
Expo Specials
Check out Epilog's Fusion Maker Laser at GPX Long Beach!
Financing as essential as ink
FlexiShield Cosmetic PPF
Upgrade Your Business with Procolored
Polar Camel High Endurance Drinkware
New Printable PPF from ORAFOL
Laser Materials and Supplies
Come Visit the Hirsch Solutions Booth!
The Competitive Pricing on Promotional Products you Need!
Tools that Come PROFERRED!
Stratojet Offering Exclusive Show Special at GPX Long Beach for SHARK EFB SERIES
Testimonials
What our attendees have to say
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!
This has always been an event that I’ve looked forward to each year, and I wanted to thank you for a very nice event yesterday. I got a lot out of the UV printing seminar in the morning and had good discussions with a few vendors as well.
I really enjoyed the show and learned tons of new tricks to better my business. I’m grateful for this experience and the opportunity to meet with vendors that related to my line of business. There is really everything for anyone who works with designing/producing custom graphics.
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.