PRINTING United Expo 2025, held October 22–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., wrapped up with record-breaking attendance, a bustling show floor, and a major focus on artificial intelligence (AI) transforming the printing industry. The annual event, produced by PRINTING United Alliance, attracted more than 30,000 registered attendees from 104 countries and featured 838 exhibitors across commercial, packaging, apparel, industrial, in-plant, and wide-format printing.

From hands-on training and product demos to education sessions and tech tours, AI-driven solutions dominated conversations and presentations, highlighting the growing role of automation, machine learning, and data-driven strategies in print. PRINTING AI Pavilion (Booth 4255) hosted multiple sessions, including A Quick Guide to AI Strategies for Print, Adobe Print Experience, and Stop Chasing Better, Start Owning Different With AI, drawing crowds eager to explore AI’s practical applications for sales, workflow, and innovation.

“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. “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 per cent sold to date.”

Highlights

• Day 1 opened with the Key Industry Trends & Insights Breakfast and included AI-focused sessions, hands-on apparel training, G7+ certification, POD sessions, and networking events.
• Day 2 expanded the AI footprint with sessions on print transformations, AI tools for sales, and an AI Innovation Tour, alongside Apparelist Live! theatre sessions, forums, luncheons, and networking opportunities.
• Day 3 wrapped the Expo with a final set of AI sessions, apparel training, tours, and the Best of the Expo awards voting, emphasizing community engagement and industry collaboration.

In addition to AI, the Expo showcased hundreds of new product launches, over 4.7 million pounds of equipment on display, and more than 100 educational sessions. Students and industry newcomers participated in Student Day, while the Women in Print Alliance held a luncheon supporting professional development and inclusion.

Ford Bowers, CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, emphasized the industry’s vibrancy. “PRINTING United Expo continues to prove that the printing industry is vibrant, evolving, and full of opportunity. Each year, we see stronger engagement, deeper collaboration, and an even greater spirit of innovation and scale from every corner of print,” he said. 

For more information and exhibitor updates, visit www.printingunited.com.