{"id":863701,"date":"2026-09-28T16:22:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/863701\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:22:09","slug":"printing-united-expo-2026-concludes-in-las-vegas-with-strong-global-attendance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/863701\/","title":{"rendered":"PRINTING United Expo 2026 concludes in Las Vegas with strong global attendance"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRINTING United Expo 2026<\/a>, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, concluded last week following three days at the Las Vegas Convention Center. According to the show organizers, preliminary results point to a highly successful gathering of the global printing community with 27,000 registered attendees from 100 countries and 850+ exhibitors spanning approximately one million square feet of show floor space. PRINTING United Expo will return next year in Las Vegas from September 14-16, 2027.<\/p>\n

From September 23-25, attendees explored the technologies, equipment, applications, and ideas shaping the future of print across commercial, apparel, wide-format, labels and packaging, mailing, in-plant, industrial, promotional products, installation, and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe energy throughout PRINTING United Expo 2026 was extraordinary,\u201d says Ford Bowers, president and CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. \u201cWhat we saw in Las Vegas was an industry moving forward with confidence, investing in new technology, entering new markets, building stronger businesses, and finding new ways to grow. The size and scope of this event are impressive, but its true impact comes from bringing the entire printing community together to exchange ideas, create opportunities, and shape what comes next.\u201d<\/p>\n

PRINTING United Expo 2026: Preliminary Results
With the doors now officially closed, initial reports reflect strong attendance, significant technology on the show floor, meaningful business connections, and robust engagement throughout the event.<\/p>\n

Preliminary highlights include:
\u2022 27,000 registered attendees
\u2022 100 countries represented
\u2022 850+ exhibiting companies spanning every major segment of the printing industry
\u2022 Approximately one million square feet of exhibit space
\u2022 4.9 million pounds of equipment and technology, an increase of more than half a million pounds compared to last year\u2019s event
\u2022 Hundreds of product introductions, including numerous North American and global debuts
\u2022 Over 200+ paid education sessions, panels, demonstrations, and show activations
\u2022 50+ global Expo media and association partnerships
\u2022 140 global media professionals in attendance
\u2022 174 students and educators registered
\u2022 More than two-thirds of 2027 exhibit space already reserved at the close of the event.
Innovation and Opportunity
The 2026 Expo reflected the continued convergence of print markets and the rapid evolution of technology across the industry. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, workflow optimization, workforce development, embellishment, personalization, and production efficiency were among the defining themes across the show floor.<\/p>\n

The return of an even more expansive PRINTING AI Pavilion gave attendees a dedicated destination for exploring practical AI applications already changing how printing companies sell, produce, analyze, and grow. The new Spill the Ink District created an energetic hub for conversation and community, while the debut of the ASI Pavilion connected print service providers with opportunities in promotional products.<\/p>\n

Additional programming included the Apparel Zone, Women in Print Alliance events, live installer demonstrations and PDAA programming, Print Mastermind x Spill the Ink roundtable discussions, All-Stars and Student Lounges, Print Technology Tours powered by Taktiful, specialized education, and hands-on exhibitor demonstrations throughout the halls.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s Expo delivered exactly what the industry needs right now: access to innovation, direct conversations with experts, and real opportunities to turn ideas into action,\u201d comments Josh Carruth, EVP Expositions, PRINTING United Alliance. \u201cThe engagement we witnessed, from the opening moments of Media Day and the G7+ Exchange, through the final afternoon of the Expo, was remarkable. Attendees came ready to learn and invest, and exhibitors responded with technology, expertise, and solutions designed to help businesses compete and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Connecting the Industry\u2019s Present with Its Future
The Expo\u2019s expanded Student Day programming, in partnership with The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (The FGCE) welcomed students and educators for curated show-floor tours, live demonstrations, career conversations, networking, and direct access to industry professionals. Students explored the breadth of career paths available throughout printing and graphic communications while meeting employers, technology providers, industry All-Stars, and other leaders helping to shape the future workforce.<\/p>\n

\u201cIntroducing students to the scale, technology, creativity, and career potential of this industry is one of the most meaningful things we can do,\u201d says Christine Cachuela, VP Membership Operations, PRINTING United Alliance. \u201cThey did not simply hear about opportunities in print, they saw the technology operating, met the people behind it, and experienced the industry firsthand. That kind of exposure can change the direction of a young person\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead to PRINTING United Expo 2027
Building on the momentum generated in Las Vegas, PRINTING United Expo will return September 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in 2027. With two-thirds of the 2027 show floor already reserved, exhibitors and sponsors are encouraged to begin planning now. Additional information is available at printingunited.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery Expo gives us an opportunity to listen, learn, and raise the bar for the industry,\u201d adds Bowers. \u201cWe leave Las Vegas proud of what this community accomplished together and energized by where the industry is headed next. The Expo serves the industry on multiple levels, as a marketplace for innovation, a catalyst for growth, and an economic engine that helps fuel the essential services, resources, and programs the Alliance provides year-round.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PRINTING United Expo 2026, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":863702,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4,450,451,3,452,453],"class_list":["post-863701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-breaking-news","tag-breaking-news","tag-breakingnews","tag-headlines","tag-news","tag-top-stories","tag-topstories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/863701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=863701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/863701\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/863702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=863701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=863701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=863701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}