PRINTING United Expo 2026 to bring together more than 850 exhibitors

Gary Pageau

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PRINTING United Alliance will host the PRINTING United Expo 2026, Sept. 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.

“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 energized about what comes next.”

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 organization 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 personalized show-floor tours, demonstrations, and networking.
• G7+ Exchange: Join color 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 standardization, followed by a cocktail reception.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.