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Learning Lounge Sessions
The APA Expo Learning Lounge is your chance to gain high-impact industry knowledge—completely FREE for attendees! These bite-sized, 30-minute sessions are designed for business leaders, personalization professionals, and entrepreneurs looking for real-world strategies to grow their business..
Located right on the show floor, these expert-led sessions provide quick, actionable takeaways on everything from expanding into promotional products to optimizing your production processes. Maximize your time at the Expo and walk away with practical insights to improve operations, attract more customers, and increase profitability.
2026 Schedule
Wednesday, February 25
12:30-1:00 PM
Production Time Savers: Using Trade-Tested Tools for Time Saving Solutions
Alison Todd, GS2 Awards
1:30-2:00 PM
Five Niche Embroidery Markets
Katie Wubben, TheMagicTouch
2:30-3:00 PM
Insights Magazine | Leverage Earned Media
Katy Ibsen, Ampersand Publishing
3:30-4:30 PM
The Riley Black Project LIVE!
Crystal and John Aguila, Riley Black Podcast
Thursday, February 26
11:30-12:00 PM
The Maker’s Edge: Elevate Your Craft with the Epson V1070
Cheryl Kuchek, Just My Imagination DeZigns, Inc
1:00-1:30 PM
Your Illustrator Map: How to Set Up Adobe Illustrator for Laser File Design
Bail Ansari, Just One More Project
2:00-2:30 PM
How to Add Sandcarving to Your Laser Engraving Business for Premium Results and Higher Margins.
Darin Jones, IKONICS Imaging
What to Expect at the Learning Lounge
Curious about the topics covered in the Learning Lounge? Here’s a look at past sessions to give you an idea of the valuable insights and expert-led discussions available at the Expo:
- Laser Engraving Business Q&A – Get real-world advice on pricing, marketing, and running a successful laser engraving business.
- Boost Your Bottom Line with Promo Products – Learn how to expand your product offerings with promotional items to increase revenue.
- Yes, It’s Real Stone—And Yes, You Can Cut It with a Laser! – Discover innovative materials you can engrave, cut, and personalize.
- Demystifying UV Printing – Explore UV printing techniques and equipment, including Epson SureColor printers and UV DTF transfers.
- CorelDRAW Design Plugins – Optimize your workflow with powerful design tools for laser engraving, sublimation, and customization.
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