Charlotte, NC
November 6-8, 2025
Sponsors
Event Details
November 6-8, 2025
501 S College St
Charlotte, NC, 28202
GRAPHICS PRO EXPO returns to North Carolina, November 6-8. The Charlotte Convention Center will bustle with a full slate of exhibitors featuring the latest products and technologies in the awards and personalization, apparel decorating, and sign and digital graphics markets.
Your registration includes:
- Entrance to the exhibit hall all 3 days
- Unlimited classroom training
- Access to GPX University
- FOUR chances to win $500 in Buyer Bucks!
- The Mixer: drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking
Complete your registration now!
Registration fees:
Early Bird, August 8 – September 8: $5.95
Discount, September 9 – October 6: $9.95
Regular Price, October 7 – November 8: $19.95
Who's Exhibiting
Ruby Sponsors
Full Exhibitor List Updated Daily
- AIM Smarter, LLC
- Advertising Specialty Inst/ASI
- American Print and Supply
- Axiom America
- Barudan America Inc
- Brown Mfg Group Inc
- Carolina Made Inc
- CorelTRAINER
- Cotton Heritage
- Digital Technology Group Inc
- Direct Color Systems
- Dmandprints
- Dyecraft Direct / Sawgrass
- Epilog Laser
- GM Graphics
- GPX University
- GRAPHICS PRO
- Hanesbrands
- HappyJapan by Texmac
- Hirsch Solutions LLC
- IKONICS Imaging
- ImagineThis
- Inktavo
- JDS Industries Inc
- Marck & Associates
- National Banner Co
- PDS Equipment
- Paragon
- Radian Laser Systems LLC
- Ranar Screen Printing Equipment
- Reece Supply Co
- STAHLS'
- SanMar
- ShopWorks
- SignTech Wholesale
- Stitch It Intl
- TheMagicTouch USA
- Trotec Laser Inc
- Webstores Simple
- Xpresscreen Inc
Schedule
All times are Eastern
- 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.(ET)
- Registration Open
Exhibit hall is not open
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.(ET)
- Classroom Training
All day seminar
- 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.(ET)
- Registration Open
- 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.(ET)
- Classroom Training
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.(ET)
- Exhibit Hall Open
with GPX University
- 1-1:30 p.m.(ET)
- 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.
- 3-4 p.m.(ET)
- GPX University - Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Visit the GPX University Booth for drinks and a networking opportunity with sponsors and industry leaders, as well as another chance to win $500 in Buyer Bucks (must be present to win)!
- 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.(ET)
- Registration Open
- 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.(ET)
- Classroom Training
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.(ET)
- Exhibit Hall Open
with GPX University
- 1-1:30 p.m.(ET)
- 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.
- 5-6:30 p.m.(ET)
- The Mixer @ GPX
Join us at The Public House (300 S Brevard St) for drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Continue your conversations with professionals alike in a fun, relaxed environment after the expo hall closes on Friday.
- 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.(ET)
- Registration Open
- 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.(ET)
- Classroom Training
- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.(ET)
- Exhibit Hall Open
with GPX University
- 1-1:30 p.m.(ET)
- 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.
Training
GPX Classes offer solutions to help you meet today’s needs and prepare you for tomorrow’s opportunities. Learn new skills and gain new ideas to increase the momentum of your business!
ALL classes are included in your registration. This is your opportunity to learn about trending topics, technologies, processes, equipment, and more. Offered in two different skill levels, taught by industry experts.
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.
| November 5, 2025 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
Print Money: How to Start & Scale a Profitable Print Business 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET | Start Here | Digital Technology Group Inc | |
| November 6, 2025 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
Laser Mastery: Engraving Essentials for Beginners 8:00 am - 9:30 am ET | Start Here | Epilog Laser | |
| - | Inktavo | ||
Beyond 6 Figures: Strategies to Scale Beyond the Blueprint, with Stan Banks 8:00 am - 9:30 am ET | - | GPX University | |
Enhance Your Business with Laser Solutions 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | Start Here | Trotec Laser Inc | |
Know Your Customer: How Client Preferences Shape Your Heat Printing Strategy 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | - | STAHLS' | |
How to Maximize Your Profits Using the Crio Powderless DTF PLUS 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET | Start Here | TheMagicTouch USA | |
Troubleshooting Sublimation 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET | Start Here | JDS Industries Inc | |
Hidden Revenue: Finding Profit in the Business You Already Have 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET | Start Here | AIM Smarter, LLC | |
CorelDRAW is Easy! Let’s See Exactly How! 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET | Start Here | CorelTRAINER | |
Organic Growth Engine: The Local-First Digital Marketing System, with Stan Banks 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET | - | GPX University | |
Building a Rock Star Team: How to Hire, Train & Lead for Growth 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET | - | Barker Leadership Institute | |
| November 7, 2025 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
| - | GRAPHICS PRO | ||
| Start Here | DyeCraft Direct / Sawgrass | ||
From Skills to Sales: Hands-On Sandcarving Strategies for High-Margin Markets 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | Start Here | IKONICS Imaging | |
Profit with Promo: Expanding Your Business Through Promo Product Sales 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET | Start Here | Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI)– | |
| - | PDS Equipment | ||
| - | GRAPHICS PRO | ||
| November 8, 2025 | Room | Level | Sponsor |
| - | GRAPHICS PRO | ||
| - | GRAPHICS PRO | ||
| - | GRAPHICS PRO |
2025 Recognized Professional Program
Attend any of the classes from the Classroom Training 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
Travel Information
Convention Center
Hotels
401 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-940-2517
Room Rate: $239
Discount Deadline: 10/17/25
Parking: Valet only, $45 per night
Testimonials
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.
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.
Having the ability to interact and speak with suppliers and educational professionals and to see new products is priceless!
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.