SIGN AND PRINT TRADE SHOWS IN USA

ISA INTERNATIONAL SIGN EXPO Held annually for nearly 70 years, this graphics and signage trade show features almost 2000 booths belonging to 500 different corporations, and sees almost 20,000 visitors through its doors each year. Exhibitors presenting their wares include well known companies like 3M, Roland, and Lexjet, as well as local and internationl-based companies offering everything from software and machines to substrates and signage services. Dates: April, annually Location: Orlando, Florida

SGIA EXPO Hosted by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), this annual expo encompasses signage, and expands to cover everything under the wide-format umbrella. From screen printing to textiles, garments to fine art, this trade show features symposiums and classes in addition to booths and other presentations from over 500 exhibitors. Attendance usually surpasses 25,000. Dates: November, annually Location: Atlanta, Georgia

DSE - DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO Since 2004, the DSE presents "innovative digital communications and interactive technology solutions for customer- and employee-facing organizations." More than 200 exhibitors bring out their latest software, equipment, content, and more from corporations based around the world. In addition to the many booths, the expo also offers re-certification in numerous digital printing-related areas. Dates: March, annually Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

GRAPHICS OF THE AMERICAS This annual trade show and conference (officially the "Graphic Arts and Converting Exhibition and Conference") features representatives from a wide range of print-related fields including digital and offset commercial printers, advertising professionals, screen printers, sign printers, graphic designers, and more. In addition to more than 400 exhibitors, the event offers dozens of seminars to the thousands of visitors attendingeach year. Dates: February, annually Location: Miami Beach, Florida

THE NBM SHOW With five locations around the country, the National Business Media show exhibits the latest services and technology for sign, apparel, digital and screen printing, as well as engraving, sublimation, and other visual methods of enhancing your business. On-site demonstrations and training are available from the hundreds of exhibitors that attend in each city. Dates and Locations: Denver, CO: October Arlington, TX: March Indianapolis, IN: June Long Beach, CA: July Baltimore, MD: August

GRAPH EXPO The yearly Graph Expo covers the fields of printing, online, and mobile, to offer business owners full coverage of marketing possiblities. Wide format, commercial, and package printing join book, newspaper and small-run printing are exhibited by more than 500 companies. In addition to booths, the event features dozens of seminars and presentations. Graph Expo runs for four days. Dates: September, annually Location: Chicago, Illinois