Global Wide Format Expo

• DatesAugust 13, 2027 (expected)
• VenueRaleigh Convention Center
• LocationRaleigh, NC, United States
• CategoryPrinting & Publishing

Expected dates, not yet confirmed. These dates are projected from the previous edition of Global Wide Format Expo. The organizer has not confirmed them yet, so check with the organizer before you book travel or pay for anything.

About Global Wide Format Expo

Global Wide Format Expo is a printing and publishing trade show expected to take place August 13, 2027 at Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC, United States. It is a one-day event on a Friday. With more than 10 months to go, there is time to plan the booth, the budget and the meetings properly.

Shows like this one typically draw print service providers, publishers, packaging converters, designers, marketing buyers and equipment dealers. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Global Wide Format Expo

Printing and publishing shows are hands-on, with presses, finishing equipment and samples running on the floor. Visitors compare output quality, speed and running costs.

With a single day on the floor, every hour counts: arrive early, keep breaks short and in shifts so the booth is never empty, and book any important meetings before the doors open. Expect most visitors to be print service providers and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Global Wide Format Expo

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, August 13, 2027 (expected date, so adjust once it is confirmed):

1. 16 weeks before (Apr 23, 2027)
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near Raleigh Convention Center while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Jun 18, 2027)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Jul 16, 2027)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Aug 6, 2027)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for printing and publishing shows

• Bring printed samples on the substrates your visitors use most.
• Prepare running-cost comparisons per page or per job.
• Plan equipment power and installation with the organizer early.

Booth tips for Global Wide Format Expo

• Run jobs live and hand out samples; output quality sells itself.
• Ask about current volumes and equipment to size the opportunity.
• Collect files or specs visitors want to test after the show.
• Walk the hall at Raleigh Convention Center during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Give every person on the booth a clear role (greeting, demos, qualifying) so nobody waits for someone else to start a conversation.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Global Wide Format Expo

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Offer a test print or sample run on the visitor's own job as the next step.

1. Within 24 hours (by Aug 14, 2027)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Aug 16, 2027
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Aug 27, 2027
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Sep 12, 2027
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Global Wide Format Expo is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Raleigh

Global Wide Format Expo takes place at Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC, United States. Check the official website for the exact hall and address, then compare flights into the nearest major airport with train or car options from nearby cities. International visitors should check whether they need a visa or an ESTA before booking travel.

Because these dates are not confirmed yet, avoid non-refundable bookings until the organizer announces them. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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