Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
August 12-14, 2021

This three-day event is historically one of the larger shows on the circuit at the perfect time of year in Southern California.

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
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.

Registration is open! Check out who’s exhibiting, class schedules, travel information, and more.

GRAPHICS PRO EXPO is committed to providing a safe venue in coordination with local authorities and the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center as we return to live events in 2021. We will provide updates and post them here when they are available. Please contact us with any questions.

Featured Exhibitors

Event Details

Status

Registration Open

Venue

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Address

300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone

800-560-9941

Fax

303-465-3424

[email protected]

Schedule
Who's Exhibiting
Training
Travel
Expo Exclusives

August 11, 2021

Time (Pacific)

Description

9:30 am to 5:00 pm PST

Registration Open

Exhibit Hall is not open.

10:00 am to 4:00 pm PST

Training in the Classroom

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

August 12, 2021

Time (Pacific)

Description

7:30 am to 4:00 pm PST

Registration Open

8:00 am to 5:30 pm PST

Training in the Classroom

10:00 am to 4:00 pm PST

Exhibit Hall Open

Including Training in the Hall.

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm PST

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 13, 2021

Time (Pacific)

Description

7:30 am to 4:00 pm PST

Registration Open

8:00 am to 3:00 pm PST

Training in the Classroom

10:00 am to 4:00 pm PST

Exhibit Hall Open

Including Training in the Hall.

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm PST

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.

August 14, 2021

Time (Pacific)

Description

7:30 am to 3:00 pm PST

Registration Open

10:00 am to 3:00 pm PST

Exhibit Hall Open

Including Training in the Hall.

1:00 pm to 1:30 pm PST

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.

Featured Exhibitors

Video: Why Customers Love Their Trotec!

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.

August 11, 2021

Time (Pacific)

Classroom

Level

Description

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

All Levels

Join the DTG Revolution!
Sponsored By: Hirsch Solutions Inc

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

All Levels

Print on Purpose – How to Start and Grow a Successful Print Business
Sponsored By: Digital Technology Group

August 12, 2021

Time (Pacific)

Classroom

Level

Description

8:00 am to 9:30 am

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

Intermediate

Top Apparel Trends and How to Print Them
Sponsored By: STAHLS'

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

All Levels

Manage your Graphics, Boost your Profitability
Sponsored By: GraphicsFlow/InkSoft

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Intermediate

Screen Print with Just a Heat Press
Sponsored By: Transfer Express

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Beginner

Profitable Sandcarving – Small Investment, Large Potential
Sponsored By: IKONICS Imaging

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

All Levels

Skills, Strategies & Laser Hacks to Help you Succeed in a Changing Business Environment
Sponsored By: Trotec Laser

August 13, 2021

Time (Pacific)

Classroom

Level

Description

8:00 am to 9:30 am

Beginner

CorelDRAW A to Z
Sponsored By: Corel Trainer

8:00 am to 9:30 am

Beginner

Troubleshooting Sublimation
Sponsored By: JDS Industries

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Intermediate

Should you Print Licensed Logos?
Sponsored By: Transfer Express

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Intermediate

Why UV Print & Why Now
Sponsored By: PDS Equipment

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

All Levels

Learn Sandcarving with Rayzist Photomask
Sponsored By: Rayzist Photomask

August 14, 2021

Time (Pacific)

Classroom

Level

Description

no scheduled events found

Hotel locations and reservations info coming soon.

Convention Center

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

HALLS: A

300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802

Website

Parking

Headquarters Hotel

Renaissance Long Beach Hotel

111 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802

Website

Online Reservations

Phone: 562-437-5900

Discount Deadline: June 24, 2021

Group Rate: $215

Self $36.00, Valet $40.00 (In and out privileges will be extended to overnight guests)

LONG BEACH EXPO EXCLUSIVES

See what exhibitors are offering!

Your One Stop Shop for All Printing you Need!

All American Print Supply Co.

Since 1986, All American Print Supply Co. has been a provider of printing equipment and supplies to a variety of industries in every corner of the globe.

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Finance Special: $99/month until 2022!

Geneva Capital LLC

Pick your promo! You can shop the Long Beach show floor for the equipment you need, and then you can choose to either make NO PAYMENTS for 90 days, OR make payments of just $99/month until January 2022! (subject to equipment and credit approval).

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Contact Us

PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038
[email protected]
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.