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PHILADELPHIA — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announced that registration is officially open for PRINTING United Expo 2026, taking place September 23–25, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Recognized as the premier printing event in North America, PRINTING United Expo brings the entire industry together under one roof, spanning commercial, apparel, wide-format, labels and packaging, mailing, in-plant, industrial, and more.

Registration and full event details are now available at: www.printingunited.com

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 : PHILADELPHIA, PA — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announced key leadership updates within the organization as part of its continued evolution to support long-term growth and service to the global printing industry

Minneapolis, MN – April 2026 – PRINTING United Alliance has announced the upcoming G7+ Expert Certification training, scheduled to take place from the 23rd to the 25th of June 2026, at the SPSI facility in Minneapolis.

This live, instructor-led event is designed to empower print professionals with the advanced skills required to analyse complex colour challenges and achieve consistent, predictable results across all print and proofing applications.

PHILADELPHIA — April 2026  – PRINTING United Alliance, the largest member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today reaffirmed its authoritative commitment to strengthening the industry’s workforce pipeline.

By expanding training, education, and support initiatives through its iLEARNING+ platform, the Alliance is addressing the urgent need for skilled professionals while offering free memberships to students and educators.

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 : PHILADELPHIA, PA — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announced key leadership updates within the organization as part of its continued evolution to support long-term growth and service to the global printing industry

March 2026 – To address the urgent need for forward-thinking market analysis in the international print and packaging sector, drupa has officially launched a new digital knowledge platform, 'drupa insights'.

Developed in strategic cooperation with Alliance Insights, the research division of the Printing United Alliance, this innovative platform is designed to provide industry professionals with continuous, in-depth analyses of technological developments, economic trends, and market changes.

Philadelphia : PA : March 9^th 2026 – PRINTING United Alliance has announced the launch of its latest iLEARNING+ course, "AI for Image Creators", designed to help industry professionals integrate artificial intelligence into their commercial print and digital workflows.

 Access the AI Readiness Benchmark to find out where your organization fits along the AI journey in printing here

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Feb 12, 2026 ─ PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announced the official launch of its online AI Readiness Benchmark, which provides a high-level view of how prepared an organization is to apply AI in real print and packaging workflows.

 Access the AI Readiness Benchmark to find out where your organization fits along the AI journey in printing here

Philadelhia - February - 2026 – PRINTING United Alliance, the leading trade association for the printing and graphic arts sector, has officially announced that the 2026 Pinnacle Awards are now open for entries.

As one of the most prestigious recognition programmes in the industry, the awards serve to highlight and honour the innovative products, software, hardware, and technologies that are significantly advancing quality and productivity within the global printing marketplace.

The Pinnacle Awards play a crucial role in setting the standard for excellence across the printing community.

January 2026  – PRINTING United Alliance, the premier trade association for the printing and graphic arts sector, has today announced the release of its comprehensive State of the Industry Update, Third Quarter 2025.

Produced by the Alliance Insights team, this pivotal report offers members an exclusive, data-driven analysis of current market performance and sets the stage for strategic planning as the sector approaches 2026.

The findings within the report are grounded in robust data gathered from 215 participating companies.

PHILADELPHIA — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, has released new iLEARNING+ courses for fall 2025.

Designed by industry experts, these programs address the rapidly evolving needs of today’s printing professionals, with topics spanning artificial intelligence (AI) for image creation, workflow efficiency, workplace safety, and heat printing fundamentals.

Alliance members receive exclusive course discounts, and students and educators enjoy complimentary year-round access.

LAS Vegas – Nevada- May 2026  -– PRINTING United Alliance has issued a final call for entries to the 2026 Pinnacle Awards, with the submission deadline set for 8 May 2026.

As the industry's most respected competition for print-related technology, the awards recognise breakthrough hardware, software, and solutions that redefine quality, capability, and productivity in the modern printing landscape.

October 23^rd 2025 – PRINTING United Expo successfully concluded its second day with a dedicated Student Day programme that brought together hundreds of students and educators to explore the latest developments in printing technology and industry solutions.

The comprehensive Student Day agenda provided participating students with unprecedented access to cutting-edge printing technologies, direct engagement with industry exhibitors, and exclusive previews of new iLEARNING+ courses and training programmes.

October 21^st 2025, today marked the launch of the 2025 Printing United Expo, with their second Annual Media Day.

All present were delighted  that the day was an unqualified success, with extensive in depth presentations and vibrant  one to one meetings.

Orlando, FL – October 15^th 2025 – PRINTING United Alliance has announced that its annual PRINTING United Expo will return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from October 22-24, 2025, promising the most immersive and innovation-led event in the expo's history.

The comprehensive three-day event will feature more than 800 exhibitors across one million square feet of exhibition space, showcasing groundbreaking product launches and North American technology debuts.

October 7^th 2025 ─  PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, has announced the launch of its PRINTING AI Consulting Services.

To lead the new division, the Alliance has appointed Amy Servi-Bonner as Vice President, Consulting – Applied AI & Printing Technology.

This initiative represents a cornerstone of the Alliance’s expanded resources, designed to help the printing and packaging industry adopt artificial intelligence

Leicester, UK – October 2025  – Shelton Vision, a UK-based leader in machine vision technology, will showcase its latest advancements in AI and deep learning for fabric inspection at the ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore.

The event, running from October 28-31, will see Shelton Vision demonstrate technology capable of achieving over 98% defect detection and up to 100% classification accuracy, setting a new standard for quality control in textile manufacturing.

PHILADELPHIA — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, announced the continued growth and excitement for its annual PRINTING United Expo, which heads to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando this October 22-24.

The annual Expo unites the entire printing industry — from commercial, packaging, wide-format, apparel, textile, in-plant, and beyond — for what promises to be the most immersive, innovation-led Expo in its history.

With more than 800 exhibitors across one million square feet, attendees will see groundbreaking product launches, first-in-North America debuts, and new experiential show floor activations like never before.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 : PHILADELPHIA -- PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announces the release of its second major AI research report titled: AI Adoption in the Printing Industry: From Curiosity to Competitive Advantage.

Produced by the Alliance Insights research team, this next report in its groundbreaking series underscores how artificial intelligence (AI) is moving from concept to reality across print market segments, redefining competitiveness and transforming operations.