The events are designed specifically for graphic professionals to meet with other creatives and learn about the latest marketing ideas and displays from Nettl, printing.com, Brambl and Marqetspace, which all fall under the Grafenia umbrella.

Organised by Grafenia, Expoganza Manchester is open to graphic designers, printers, sign businesses, web designers and marketers looking to network or seeking advice on how to diversify graphics businesses into web, digital services and SEO (search engine optimisation).

Peter Gunning, chief executive officer of Grafenia, comments: “Expoganza is our favourite event in the calendar, and especially in Manchester with our home crowd. We love the chance to meet fellow creatives in a relaxed environment and exchange ideas, whilst supping a refreshing drink or two.”

There will be a number of talks and exhibitions alongside an opportunity to network, but Gunning is keen to highlight it is nothing like a trade show.

He adds: “We’ve met more than 2,000 designers at previous Expoganza events, and we always get great feedback. People tell us they’re glad they made the trip. Get yourself there.”

Expoganza recently hosted two events in Chicago and Orlando to officially launch the Nettl brand into the U.S, and secured its first North American partner for the franchise as a result of the Florida event.

Expoganza Manchester opens at 3pm and runs until 7pm on Wednesday, June 19th, at the new Nettl of Deansgate pop-up store. Attendance is free and those wishing to attend should apply through the Expoganza website.

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