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 Long Beach:

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.

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.