PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, will soon welcome the global printing community to PRINTING United Expo 2026, September 23–25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Nearly 850 exhibitors spanning one million square feet will showcase hundreds of anticipated product launches across commercial, apparel, wide-format, labels and packaging, mailing, in-plant, industrial, promotional, and other market segments. Attendees will experience what is changing across print and discover what those changes can mean for their businesses.
Register to attend at: www.printingunited.com/register.
“PRINTING United Expo is about what happens when the entire industry comes together and gets a clear look at what’s possible next,” said Josh Carruth, EVP, Expositions, PRINTING United Alliance. “Every part of the experience is designed to spark discovery, challenge conventional thinking, build meaningful connections, and help attendees turn new ideas into action. Our goal is for everyone to leave Las Vegas more connected, more ambitious, and more energised about what comes next.”
850 exhibitors showcase the latest print technology
Across the expansive show floor, attendees can compare technologies, see equipment running live, speak directly with manufacturers and solution providers, and evaluate opportunities across multiple market segments, all under one roof.
Exhibitors are preparing to unveil new hardware, workflow tools, AI-enabled solutions, finishing systems, production technologies, and more. The breadth of the Expo allows attendees to explore solutions beyond their core businesses while identifying new applications, partnerships, and potential revenue streams.
Media Day sets the stage for new product launches
Select product announcements will be previewed for registered media during the third annual Media Day on Tuesday, September 22, followed by three days of demonstrations, product briefings, press tours, and show-floor launches.
Hands-on experiences bring new print opportunities to life
Beyond equipment and technology, PRINTING United Expo features immersive destinations and curated experiences that make emerging opportunities practical and approachable. Highlights include:
- PRINTING AI Pavilion (N6531): Practical applications showing how AI can improve automation, decision-making, efficiency, and business performance.
- Spill the Ink District (C4325): A new, high-energy destination featuring Student and All-Stars Lounges, Expo podcast booths, professional headshot lounge, Print Mastermind x Spill the Ink conversations, Spill the Ink Café, the industry organisation leading mental health and wellness conversations, She*t for Brains, and more.
- ASI Show Pavilion (C4507): A bridge between print and promotional products where printers and distributors can meet suppliers, explore new categories, and identify growth opportunities across both markets.
- Apparel Zone (C1485): Hands-on decorated-apparel technologies, techniques, education, and real-world applications designed to help decorators expand their capabilities.
- PDAA Zone (C450): Live professional installation demonstrations featuring wraps, surface graphics, materials, and applications across vehicles and beyond.
- Print Mastermind x Spill the Ink Roundtable Discussions: Small-group conversations focused on the business and production challenges industry leaders are navigating now.
- Print Technology Tours: Expert-led tours powered by Taktiful highlighting foil, coating, texture, and other embellishment techniques setting the pace in print.
- Trade Friendly Networking Lounge (C4807): A dedicated opportunity for distributors, trade printers, and print service providers to connect and exchange ideas on Thursday, September 24.
- Student Day: Expanded programming presented with The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (The FGCE), connecting students with industry professionals and career pathways through personalised show-floor tours, demonstrations, and networking.
- G7+ Exchange: Join colour management and print quality professionals on Tuesday, Sept. 22, for three hours of focused programming on evolving G7 methodologies, expanded applications, and the future of print standardisation, followed by a cocktail reception.
Additional opportunities include a full schedule of Women in Print Alliance networking and programming, including the popular luncheon event featuring keynote speaker Corrie LoGuidice. Attendees also have direct access to industry experts and member resources at the Alliance Booth (N6543).
“The real value of the Expo isn’t simply what people see while they’re there,” Carruth added. “It’s what they take home and do differently because of it. New ideas, relationships, and opportunities matter most when they become action.”
70+ education sessions tackle print’s biggest challenges
More than 70 paid education sessions will address AI and automation, workforce challenges, sustainability, workflow efficiency, color and process control, profitability, sales and marketing, leadership, and business growth. Attendees can create personalised learning plans around the issues most relevant to their operations.
A few standout sessions include, but are not limited to:
- Printing Industry Outlook 2027
- The Business Case for G7+ Certification
- Ask Us Anything: The State of Print Discussion Panel
- Sustainability Compliance: What Printers Need to Know
- The Price Perception Problem: How to Sell Value, Not Discounts
- AI in Print: Fact vs. Fiction — And Where to Start
Attendees can explore the complete education program and add sessions to their personalised agendas through My Show Planner on the PRINTING United Expo website.
Opening Night Industry Party
The energy will continue after hours at the Opening Night Industry Party on Wednesday, September 23, from 7–10 p.m. at Zouk Nightclub. Attendees and exhibitors can reconnect after the first day of the show while enjoying an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a live DJ, electric violin, entertainment, and a celebration of the printing community.
