PRINTING United Expo Unveils Education and Engaging Show Floor Features for Apparel Decoration Community

This October, decorators attending PRINTING United Expo can experience an unparalleled lineup of educational sessions and show floor features tailored specifically for apparel decoration professionals. Produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, the robust Expo program is dedicated to apparel decoration enthusiasts around the world, highlighting best practices, innovations, and trends in this space. Registration for the Expo, taking place October 18-20 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, is available online at: www.printingunited.com/register.

An Immersive Experience Designed to Help Discover Your Next Best Opportunity

This premier event promises to deliver innovative insights, community-building opportunities, and access to the latest industry solutions. Eclipsing 800 exhibitors on the show floor this year and over a million square feet of equipment, technology, and trends on display, attendees have the opportunity to see live technology unveilings and demonstrations of the industry’s latest innovations in areas like screen printing, DTG, bagging and folding, dryers, heat presses, transfers (HTV/DTF), pre-treatment solutions, embroidery technologies, laser transfers, sublimation solutions, calendar press, cut-and-sew, and software solutions.

Actionable Education

Daily, hands-on education will take place each day of the show. Hear from leading educators and panelists on the hottest trends and areas of business diversification through paid education, in the Future State Theater, and more. Find your next opportunity through one of our educational tracks. Access the Expo educational schedule here: https://pru23.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/#/.

Inaugural Apparelist Forum at PRINTING United Expo

The inaugural Apparelist Luncheon Forum, sponsored by Kornit Digital, is designed for shop owners, production managers, and those in the printing industry interested in apparel decoration to network and discuss competitive advantages, nimble production, and more. A particular emphasis will be put on direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology. Attendance is free and space is limited. Those interested in attending can learn more here: https://apparelistforum.printingunited.com/.

Experiential Zones on the Show Floor

Apparel Zone (Booth C147)

At the favorite Apparel Zone area of the show floor, apparel decoration methods unite. This hands-on experience features the latest technologies and techniques in screen printing, DTG, sublimation, embroidery, heat-applied graphics, and other printing technologies. This area is not to be missed for anyone who is currently printing apparel or looking to add this to their product offerings.

Future State Theater (Booth C107)

The Expo is excited to again host the free Future State Theater presentation series. This educational area of the show floor showcases the latest innovations and movements from the decorated apparel community. Entry to the theater will be located on the PRINTING United Expo floor in the Future State Lounge. Attendees can grab a coffee, or beer, network with colleagues, and take in a live podcast.

Podcast Booth Experience at Future State Theater (Booth C107)

Back this year by popular demand is the Podcast Booth Experience at the Future State Theater! Listen in each day as leaders in the decorating space with podcast channels broadcast right from the Expo show floor. Participating this year is Apparelist, 2 Regular Guys, STAHLS’, Print Girl Mafia, Marshall Atkinson and Alan Howe, and more! Sit and listen as they speak with special guest stars, talk about what they’ve seen at the Expo, and more.

Join the Alliance

If you would like to learn more about becoming an Alliance member to take advantage of the multitude of programs, events, and services -- such as those presented yearlong and at events like PRINTING United Expo -- visit www.printing.org/membership, or call 888-385-3588 to speak with our membership team for more information.

For more information about PRINTING United Expo 2023, visit www.printingunited.com.

About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Apparelist, and Print+Promo Marketing. Now a division of PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance is a global leader in standards training and certification for printing and graphic arts operations across the entire industry supply chain.

PRINTING United Alliance also produces the PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.