ACUP+ 2026 Begins Sunday
The first major in-plant conference of the year kicks off on Sunday, March 29, when dozens of higher-ed and K-12 in-plant managers gather in Dallas for the Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+) conference.
As in years past, it will feature educational sessions, keynote presentations, a vendor display area, and a tour of a local in-plant. But the most valuable perk of attending will be the opportunity to meet and network with dozens of other in-plant managers from all over the country.
At ACUP+ 2025, Justin Van Nest of Oklahoma City Community College broke down printing terminology, processes, best practices, and pricing models.
This year’s keynote speakers will be:
- Mark Fallon of The Berkshire Co., talking about how to create and maintain a successful team.
- Bob Neubauer, editor of In-plant Impressions, who will reveal the findings from a new research study showing how in-plants are transforming to stay vital and valuable.
Educational sessions will be broken into three tracks focusing on printing operators, management, and mail. One highlight will be a session offering strategies for saving an in-plant from outsourcing and ensuring long-term viability.
Other sessions will cover topics like:
- Preparing print-ready files
- Sticker production
- Wide-format printing
- Copier fleet management
- Promo products
- Strategic planning
- Marketing
- Team training
- Mailpiece design
- Modernizing package tracking
- VDP
- USPS promotions
On the third day of the conference, attendees will tour Richardson Independent School District’s in-plant. They will also be able to try their hands at various wrapping and heat pressing techniques. Capping that day will be the ACUP Awards ceremony and gala dinner.
Don't miss this opportunity to network with and learn from other higher-ed and K-12 in-plants. Get more details on ACUP+ 2026 here.
ACUP+ 2025 attendees.
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