The APA Expo is the must-attend event for professionals in sublimation, laser engraving, UV printing, sandcarving, and heat transfer. Each year, hundreds of personalization business owners and industry leaders gather to discover new techniques, explore innovative equipment, and gain business insights.
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General Education Sessions
General sessions are classroom-style workshops that promote active discussion amongst attending personalization professionals. These workshops cover key topics in personalization including laser engraving, sublimation, UV printing, heat transfer, and software such as CorelDRAW, Adobe, LightBurn. Sessions also highlight the most current ideas and best practices in business, technical, and marketing.
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Learning Lounge
These 30-minute sessions offer high-level takeaways to grow your personalization business. All Learning Lounge sessions are free to attend on the show floor, and no registration is required.
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Hands On Sessions
During these intensive training courses, you will have the opportunity to practice your skills while receiving personal attention and guidance from expert instructors. Past sessions have highlighted blazering—combining laser engraving and sandcarving, CorelDRAW, UV printing, and more.
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What to Expect in 2026
The 2026 APA Expo will feature an exciting lineup of sessions, hands-on workshops, and expert speakers. While the official agenda is still in development, here’s a glimpse of the kinds of topics and experts that have shaped past events:
Expert-Led Sessions & Workshops
Learn from industry leaders with past sessions such as:
- Advanced UV Printing Techniques for Small Businesses
- LightBurn Tips: Take Your Project to the Next Level
- Mastering Sublimation: From Design to Production
- Maximizing Production Efficiency: Streamlining Your Workflow
- Maximizing Your Profitability with Laser Engraving
- Personalization Trends and Business Growth Strategies
- Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Automate Your Social Media Marketing
- Using Influencers to Grow Your Craft Business
Renowned Industry Speakers
Hear from leading experts and successful entrepreneurs who have presented at past APA Expo events, including:
- Alisha Pate, Pate Ranch Creations
- Braden Todd, GS2 Awards
- Crystal Evans, Conejo Awards
- Doug Green, Express Yourself/CorelDRAW Tips & Tricks
- Eddie Hill, Awards Masters Inc.
- Katie Devlin, Things Katie Makes
- Liz Haas, Rayzist Photomask
- Mark Collier, Big Blue Laser Designs
- Michael Mullins, Sonoma Laser Engraving/Laser Engraving 911
- Pamela Deats Connaly, Custom Built Awards
- Robert Kofoed, Computer Creationz
- Steve Weist, PDS Equipment
- Sumita & Anuj Patel, Home Bound Custom Decor
- Will Louie, Crazy Laser Dad, LLC
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