“Supersized” Graph Expo Packs in Crowds, Racks up Sales in Chicago

Its education program of nearly 70 sessions drew a record number of participants, notably the largest registration since 2000, with participants choosing to attend more sessions than in the past, including five sold out sessions.

Continuing its commitment to provide verified attendee data, the Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) reported 31,779 total participants (including exhibitors and attendees) at the event, achieving a 3 percent increase in attendance over last year, with 20,285 actual verified attendees. “The activity on the show floor felt great,” said Ralph Nappi, president of GASC. “Now with the registration data compiled and finalized, we definitively know that this year’s Graph Expo surpassed last year’s show, with 20,285 attendees spending at least one day at the show, and most more time,” he added.