PRINTING United Expo Breaks Attendee Record
PRINTING United Expo 2025, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, concluded its annual gathering of the global printing community, October 22–24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event delivered a record-breaking number of attendees and exhibitors in Orlando, and extraordinary energy and engagement across every segment of print, from commercial and packaging to apparel, functional, industrial, in-plant, and wide-format graphics. For details about PRINTING United Expo, visit: www.printingunited.com.
PRINTING United Expo 2025: Vibrant, Evolving, and Full of Opportunity
This year’s show welcomed over 30,000 registered attendees from 104 countries, featuring 838 exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in printing technology, materials, and workflow solutions. The event spanned a million square feet of exhibit space sold — buzzing with innovation and excitement from start to finish.
“PRINTING United Expo continues to prove that the printing industry is vibrant, evolving, and full of opportunity,” said Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “Each year, we see stronger engagement, deeper collaboration, and an even greater spirit of innovation and scale from every corner of print.”
By the Numbers — 2025 Expo Highlights
With the event closing today, early reports suggest astounding show floor sales, activations, attendance, and engagement. Some of the preliminary reports are as follows:
- Over 30,000 registered attendees
- 838 exhibiting companies across all industry market segments
- 4.7 million pounds of equipment on the show floor
- 104 countries represented at the 2025 Expo
- Hundreds of new product launches including global debuts
- More than 100 educational sessions and presentations
- Nearly 60 participating media outlets and association partners from around the world
- 50 top global media outlets attended the exclusive pre-show Media Day event on October 21
- Over 60 students from local and national schools and universities attended the annual Student Day, held in partnership with Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF)
- More than 300 attendees convened at the Women in Print Alliance luncheon.
“The Expo embodied the convergence of every market under one roof — and the innovation our industry thrives on,” said Chris Curran, Group President, Media and Events who assumed leadership of the annual event this year. “From AI to automation and sustainability, every corner of the show floor was power-packed with solutions driving print forward. We’re already looking ahead to 2026 where the show floor is already 65% sold to date.”
Looking Ahead to PRINTING United Expo 2026
The momentum continues as PRINTING United Expo 2026 heads to Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 23-25, 2026, promising even greater opportunities for discovery, connection, and growth. Exhibitor and sponsorship bookings are already open at www.printingunited.com.
Join the Alliance
Alliance members receive access to leading resources, programming, education, and events year-round to best support their employees and businesses. At the Expo, members receive numerous benefits which underscore the value of the in-person community gathering. To learn more about becoming a member and accessing these resources, visit: www.printing.org/membership.
About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Apparelist, and Promo Impressions. The Alliance is a global leader in standards training and certification for printing and graphic arts operations across the entire industry supply chain.
PRINTING United Alliance also produces PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.
