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APA Expo Schedule

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.

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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.

apa expo networking on show floor

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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