Why Exhibit

GRAPH EXPO became one of the graphic communications industry’s top trade exhibitions by producing exhibitor leads, sales and profits. It has remained a leading show by strategically driving in new directions. Digital printing. Creative services. Mailing and fulfillment. Wide format output. In these and other areas, GRAPH EXPO has understood the business model, identified the opportunities for exhibitors and customers alike, and delivered creative new solutions.

Always a powerhouse “selling” show, GRAPH EXPO today is also so much more. It’s a community, a place where productive partnerships are formed. Attendees won’t be at GRAPH EXPO just to buy, and you won’t be there just to sell. But everyone WILL be there working together to build something new—forging a creative new path into the future of the graphic communications industry.

At GRAPH EXPO You Can:

  • Introduce and demonstrate your equipment

  • Reach the broad marketplace and vital niches at the same event

  • Take advantage of international business leads through the International Business Center

  • Benefit from an aggressive, professional national multi-media marketing program

  • Monitor and compete with your competitors

  • Keep an eye on critical industry trends

  • Align your company with the needs, goals and prosperity of the entire industry

  • Enter the MUST SEE 'EMS product and technology recognition program—a much anticipated element of the industry recognized EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK Conference, designed to focus the spotlight—and printers' attention—on the most unique, innovative and compelling products and services at GRAPH EXPO.

  • Connect with buyers before, during or after the show via the GRAPH EXPO Planner. 

Show At-A-Glance

What: The most comprehensive trade show for prepress, printing, finishing, converting, mailing, wide format and digital technologies in the Americas in 2010.

When: October 3-6, 2010

Where: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA

Pre-Show EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK Conference
Saturday, October 2, 8 am - 5:30 pm

Show Dates and Hours:
Sunday, October 3, 10 am - 5 pm
Monday, October 4, 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, October 5, 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, October 6, 10 am - 4 pm

How Much:
Standard Rate: $32.00/sq. ft.
Machinery Handling Rate: $37.50/sq. ft.

Who: Top professionals from every segment of the graphic communications industry, along with over 500 exhibiting companies occupying the expansive show floor. Products Exhibited / Buyers You'll See

Why: No other industry event brings together so many buyers in one place, and puts vendors in such close touch with market trends and emerging opportunities. It's the most cost-effective, solid selling event of the year.

Floor Plans

GRAPH EXPO will occupy the South Hall of McCormick Place. The show is divided into industry segments to better aid attendees in finding products and services.
View PDF of Floor Plan
Online Floor Plans will be available to view in Spring 2010.

Specialty Areas:

Prepress/Design-Software
Press/Finishing
Newspaper Pavilion
Mailing & Fulfillment Center 
GREENspace 
PackPrint 
Future Print