A wraps event, for wrappers, by wrappers!

See the latest in digital printing, vinyl technology, lamination, vehicle templates, wrap specific artwork and tools, plus an expert educational panel (WRAPSconnect) followed by the Meet the Masters Happy Hour, the new educational WRAPS University, the thrilling Wrap Olympics and much more. WRAPSCON is included in your registration for GPX Long Beach.

WRAPSCON, held in conjunction with GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) in Long Beach, California, August 21-23, brings the top graphics installers in the world, plus leading manufacturers and suppliers together for an event focused on all things wraps, from design to installation.

This annual can’t-miss event is the original wraps event built to bring value to your wraps business with new ideas, best practices, and profit-generating tips and tricks.

WRAPSCON WRAP Olympics

This one-of-a-kind wraps event will test the skills and mental toughness of 50 two-person teams as they battle through a grueling elimination competition. Do you have what it takes? Would a $15,000 cash prize convince you to throw down?

Meet the Judges

Jen Carney
Steve Carney
Kevin Kempf
Starla Miller
Luis Tirado
Jamison Traw

WRAPSCON Wrap Olympics Sponsors

Torch
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Print Sponsor

Designer Throwdown

Welcome to year four of the WRAPSCON Designer Throwdown! This contest is 100% focused on you, the designer, to highlight your skills and show the market what you do best. The challenge is simple: Utilize the Mustang Mach E template along with the WRAPSCON logo to design a vehicle wrap that showcases your creative skills. Deadline to submit is June 10!

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WRAPSCON University

Returns to Long Beach in 2025!

The vinyl wraps industry is approaching $6B a year in sales with vehicle wraps being the majority. Have you ever wanted to get into vehicle wraps or need to hone your skills and best practices? There’s no better place than GPX Long Beach to attend and see how it’s done.

WRAPSCON University is dedicated to vinyl wraps. Featuring one of the best installers in the industry, Adam Sumner, from Wrapix Academy. As a 3M Preferred Installer, 3M Authorized Trainer and Tester, and 3M Knifeless Accredited, Adam is widely known in the industry with a reputation that proceeds him. His skill and teaching abilities are available to you in Long Beach!

 

Expert Training

Adam Sumner
Adam is the owner of Wrapix Academy, the only west coast 3M Authorized training and testing facility. As a 3M Preferred Installer, 3M Authorized Trainer and Tester, and 3M Knifeless Accredited, Adam is widely known in the industry with a reputation that proceeds him.

WRAPSCON University Sponsors

Elite
Premier
Essential
Excursions

Meet the Masters @ WRAPSconnect

August 21, 2025 | 4-6 p.m. | Classroom #104

This moderated panel discussion will take a deep dive into how the industry’s top pros utilize available programs and resources to ensure aggressive shop growth, navigate changes in the market, and evolve into new profit centers by fine-tuning their business plans. Join industry influencers as they discuss their big leaps of faith. There will be a 45-minute moderated session followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. Stick around for the Wraps Family Happy Hour, aka, Meet the Masters. This can’t-miss event fills up quickly!

 

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