Our team is hard at work curating a jam-packed schedule for 2026 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. Get ready for an exciting lineup of educational sessions and networking opportunities designed to expand your knowledge, inspire innovation, and spark new connections.
Whether you're a seasoned personalization professional or just starting your journey, there's something for everyone.
See the Full Schedule

Registration Hours
- Monday, February 23 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 24 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, February 25 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday, February 26 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, February 27 | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Trade Show Floor Hours
- Wednesday, February 25 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday, February 26 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday, February 27 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Education Schedule
- Tuesday, February 24 | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, February 25 | 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- Thursday, February 26 | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Networking Opportunities
Some of the best connections at APA Expo happen in the aisles, lobbies, and nearby spots, but the Expo also hosts great networking events where ideas and opportunities are shared.

2025 Schedule (2026 Schedule Coming Soon)
Monday, February 3
5–7 pm
Registration Open
Tuesday, February 4
7:00 am–5:00 pm
Registration Open
7:30–9:00 am
Adobe Illustrator Pro Tips For Your Laser Engraving Business
From Hide to Art: Lasering Leather
Using Artificial Intelligence to help Automate Your Social Media Marketing
9:30–11:00 am
Maximizing Profits with the Combined Power of Laser Engraving and Sandcarving
Think Outside the Catalog
Creative Ways to Find New Customers (and Ideas for the Ones You Already Have)
12:30–2:00 pm
CorelDraw: The NEXT level
Maximizing Production Efficiency: Streamlining Your Workflow
Jewelry Engraving
2:30–4 pm
LightBurn Tips: Take Your Project to the Next Level
Why the Awards Industry?
CorelDRAW for Awards and Engraving
4:30–6 pm
The ABCs of Creativity - Taking your designs from Blah to BAM!
Advanced LightBurn
Round Table: Navigating the Challenges and Successes of the Personalization Industry
Wednesday, February 5
7:00 am–5:00 pm
Registration Open
7:30–10:00 am
UV Printing from Inception to Production
How to Color Fill Etched Products
7:30–8:30 am
From Startup to Success: Strategies for Scaling Your Business
Navigating JDS Marketing Resources: Tools to Successfully Help Grow Your Business
Using Influencers to Grow Your Craft Business
9–10 am
New CorelDraw Tips for Sublimation
The Ultimate Personalization Sandwich: Combining UV Printing and Laser Techniques
Small Business Association: Programs and Services for You!
10 am–4:30 pm
Trade Show Floor Open
1–2 pm
Welcome First Time Attendees
2:30–4 pm
Next Level Meet Up
4:30–6 pm
Party on the Show Floor: After Hours Event
Thursday, February 6
7:00 am–5:00 pm
Registration Open
7:30–10:00 am
Blazering: Merging Technologies
7:30–8:30 am
Is Wholesale Right for You?
Purpose Driven Promotion: How Helping The Community Helps Your Business!
Panel: State of the Industry!
9:00–10:30 am
Things I Wish I Had Known from the Start...
Digital Charisma
Panel: Making the Most of Artificial Intelligence
10 am–4:30 pm
Trade Show Floor Open
6–7:30 pm
Awards Celebration
Friday, February 7
7:00 am–12:00 pm
Registration Open
8–9:30 am
Member Breakfast and Annual Meeting
9 am–Noon
Trade Show Floor Open
Registration will Open in Fall 2026
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