GPX University (GPXU) is the educational and experiential arm of GRAPHICS PRO EXPO. It launched in 2024 to give attendees hands-on learning opportunities alongside expert instructors and industry leaders.

It began with the “START HERE” program and expanded into an experiential learning hub on the show floor, complete with a mock shop environment. Attendees can see, and touch real equipment and materials, and participate in demonstrations and small-group sessions.

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

Industry leaders to meet in Charlotte:

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.

Stephanie Murphy
The Country Porch Swing
Stephanie is an experienced entrepreneur, educator, and content creator specializing in laser engraving, UV printing, and a variety of other hands-on production techniques. She’s dedicated to helping makers grow from hobby to full business through technical education in the laser, UV, and creative business space.