Tradeshows & Events

IKONICS Imaging exhibits at sandcarving events all over the USA. Check out the interactive map to see where we will be in 2026, or keep scrolling for a detailed list of upcoming trade shows, seminars and classes.

Sandcarving Tradeshow & Events

Click on the event name for more information about the event. Experience hands-on sandcarving demos at every trade show or join us for in-depth, professional-level glass etching at one of our seminars or classes. If you want to learn more about the art and business of creating high profit, etched glass products for a variety of personalization industries - including awards, corporate gifts, individual gifts, signage, and more - then register for one of these events today!

2026 Upcoming Shows and Events

Colorado Create & Educate
April 23, 2026
Beyond The Beam Learning Center, 
Boulder, CO
FREE EVENT with lunch! (Registration required)

TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Presented by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging
April 24-25, 2026
Arlington, TX
Trotec Facility
>>WATCH VIDEO<<
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
 Merged Technologies: 
Sandcarving and Lasering 2-day workshop featuring Blazer Orange Laser Film and taught by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging professionals. 

THE DECORATED APPAREL EXPO (DAX - CHICAGO) 
May 15 - 16, 2026
Schaumburg Convention Center
Booth #426

THE DECORATED APPAREL EXPO (DAX - TAMPA) 
May 29-30, 2026
FL State Fair Special Event Center, Tampa, FL
Booth #tbd

BLAZERING: EXTENDED MERGING TECHNOLOGIES 
June 11-12, 2026
Boulder, CO
GS2 Awards building
>>WATCH VIDEO<<
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Merged Technologies: Sandcarving and Lasering 2-day workshop featuring Blazer Orange Laser Film and taught by GS2 Awards and IKONICS Imaging professionals. 

THE DECORATED APPAREL EXPO (DAX - NASHVILLE) 
June 19-20, 2026
Farm Bureau Exposition Center, Lebanon, TN
Booth #tbd

Blast, Fire, and Ink Experience
(Combining Sandblasting, UV Printing, and Laser Engraving)
July 10-11, 2026
Fernandina Beach, FL
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Featuring experts from IKONICS Imaging, Trotec Lasers and PDS Equipment

TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Presented by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging 
July 24-25, 2026
Trotec Facility
48 Heller Park Ln, 
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
>>WATCH VIDEO<<
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
 Merged Technologies: 
Sandcarving and Lasering 2-day workshop featuring Blazer Orange Laser Film and taught by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging professionals. 

THE DECORATED APPAREL EXPO (DAX - MINNEAPOLIS)
August 7-8, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN
Booth #tbd

THE NEXT LEVEL MAKER CONFERENCE
August 28-30, 2026
Grapevine, TX

PDS UV ENERGIZE EXPO
September 8-10, 2026
Nashville, TN
Meet industry professionals from multiple imaging industries and learn how sandcarving and UV printing technologies can merge for the ultimate in uniquly imaged items. 

TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Presented by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging 
September 18-19, 2026
Trotec Facility
1630 S Sunkist St,
Anaheim, CA 92806
>>WATCH VIDEO<<
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
 Merged Technologies: 
Sandcarving and Lasering 2-day workshop featuring Blazer Orange Laser Film and taught by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging professionals. 

PRINTING UNITED EXPO - LAS VEGAS
September 23-25, 2026
Las Vegas, ND
Booth #tbd

TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Presented by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging 
October 02-03, 2026
8790 Mongo Way, Unit 3, Mechanicsville, VA
Trotec Facility
>>WATCH VIDEO<<
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
 Merged Technologies: Sandcarving and Lasering 2-day workshop featuring Blazer Orange Laser Film. Instructors from Trotec and IKONICS Imaging. 


Impressions Expo- Dallas
October 22-24, 2026
Dallas, TX

TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Presented by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging 
December 04-05, 2026
Florida
Trotec Facility
>>WATCH VIDEO<<
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
 Merged Technologies: 
Sandcarving and Lasering 2-day workshop featuring Blazer Orange Laser Film and taught by Trotec and IKONICS Imaging professionals. 

 



2026 PAST SHOWS

Impressions Expo- Long Beach
January 22-26, 2026
Long Beach, CA
Booth #917 

INTERNATIONAL PERSONALIZATION EXPO 
February 24-27, 2026
Horseshoe Las Vegas, 
Las Vegas, NV
Booth #119 

MICHIGAN MAKER SUMMIT
March 13-14, 2026
Oakfield Baptist Church
11128 14 Mile Rd NE
Rockford, MI 49341

BLAZERING: EXTENDED MERGING TECHNOLOGIES 
March 27-28, 2026
Boulder, CO
GS2 Awards building
>>WATCH VIDEO<<
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Merged Technologies: Sandcarving and Lasering 2-day workshop featuring Blazer Orange Laser Film and taught by GS2 Awards and IKONICS Imaging professionals. 

ISA INTERNATIONAL SIGN EXPO 
April 08-10, 2026
Orange County Convention Center, 
Orlando, FL