The future of print takes center stage at PRINTING United Expo 2025 on Thursday, October 23, with the return of the highly anticipated Student Day. This day is dedicated to inspiring and connecting the next generation of printing industry professionals. Hosted at the Orange County Convention Center during PRINTING United Expo 2025 in Orlando, FL, USA, Student Day offers exclusive access to the most innovative technologies in printing, design, graphics, and production. Plus, students and educators receive a rare opportunity to explore the endless career possibilities within this dynamic industry.

Register for the event here.

PRINTING United Alliance has partnered with the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) for the event. Student Day is designed to bridge the gap between education and employment by immersing attendees in real-world applications across all segments of the printing industry. Applications range from packaging and commercial print to apparel decoration and wide format graphics.

Student Day Highlights

• Curated Booth Tours: Attendees will explore the show floor on guided tours with participating exhibitors showcasing equipment, software, and applications.

• Technology Spotlights: Exhibitors also have the opportunity to present demos and hands-on experiences to young attendees, highlighting real-world tools used in today’s print businesses.

• Cutting-Edge Education and Resources: Students and educators will have access to a range of educational sessions led by top industry experts, as well. In addition, these sessions offer insights into current trends, career paths, and the critical skills needed for the future of print. Explore continuing education opportunities with a stop at the PRINTING United Alliance booth for a special show merchandise activation and experience live demos of the latest iLEARNING+ courses, available free for students and educators.

• Interactive Experiences: From show floor experiences such as the Apparel Zone, AI Pavilion, hands-on training zones, and more, students will see first-hand how innovation is shaping the future of print.

“Student Day is an essential part of our mission to educate and energize the next generation of print professionals,” says Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “The printing industry is thriving with opportunity, and this event gives students a unique chance to connect directly with technology and talent leaders driving that momentum.”

Calling All Expo Exhibitors

With a few renowned Expo exhibitors already signed on for official booth tours, all exhibitors are invited to participate in Student Day. This is also a prime opportunity to inspire future employees and increase awareness of the evolving workforce needs of the industry. Reach out to Amanda Kliegl, VP Public Relations, PRINTING United Alliance, for more information: akliegl@printing.org.

“The enthusiasm for the future from the educator communities PGSF works with continues to rise. Students and instructors alike from high school, trade schools, colleges, and universities appreciate the open door, in-depth conversations and engagement they can have with our vendor communities at the Expo,” shares Jules VanSant, PGSF vice chair. “The PGSF team is thrilled to bring this event forward once again as a pillar of our Foundation’s annual advocacy and financial funding programs. It’s exciting to see the collective open arms to embrace the next generation. We invite all in education to join the 2025 Student Day activities.”