2026 SEGD Bootcamps + Tours at ISA Sign Expo
Apr 07 – 10, 2026
SEGD returns to the ISA Sign Expo with a concentrated series of a la carte professional development opportunities designed to strengthen the skills, expertise, and leadership capacity of the experiential design and sign industry. Across four days, attendees can participate in two in-depth bootcamps and a pair of curated tours that highlight the craft, innovation, and collaboration at the core of wayfinding, placemaking, and fabrication.
Whether you’re refining your technical knowledge, strengthening your business acumen, or exploring the latest tools and makers in the field, this program offers actionable learning timed perfectly with the energy of ISA Sign Expo.
Join us in Orlando for a focused professional development experience that deepens skills, strengthens leadership, and showcases the innovation driving the experiential and signage industries.
TO REGISTER, use the link to connect to the 2026 ISA SIGN EXPO REGISTRATION PAGE
Select the ISA TRADE SHOW FLOOR then select your choice of SEGD BOOTCAMPS AND TOURS listed in the ISA REGISTRATION.
Practice Areas
Bootcamps
Accessible Design Bootcamp
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This bootcamp is designed for designers and fabricators seeking deeper mastery of accessibility and code compliance in wayfinding and experiential graphics. Through expert instruction, discussion, and applied learning, attendees will explore:
- Accessibility and egress fundamentals
- Tactile and ADA-compliant signage
- User-centered wayfinding strategies
- Insights into the 2025 ICC A117.1 standards update
Participants will leave with the clarity and confidence to design compliant systems that enhance usability for all. Bootcamp registrants receive complimentary access to the “Meet Your Makers Tour” on Friday, April 10—a $50 value.
Business and Leadership Bootcamp
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This half-day session equips emerging leaders, project managers, and studio professionals with essential business and people-management skills for the wayfinding and experiential design industry. Topics include:
- Project scheduling and workflow planning
- Effective communication and client management
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Leading teams and navigating organizational challenges
Attendees will gain practical insights they can immediately apply to strengthen relationships, improve team culture, and deliver stronger outcomes. Bootcamp registrants receive complimentary access to the “Meet Your Makers Tour” on Friday, April 10—a $50 value.
Tour Experiences
Wayfinding + Placemaking Tours
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Explore standout destinations near the Orange County Convention Center through curated, half-day tours focused on wayfinding, placemaking, and the guest experience. These tours highlight how signage, environmental graphics, and experiential design guide visitors, shape perception, and bring place-based stories to life.
Tour locations to be announced.
Meet Your Makers Tour
Friday, April 10, 2026
Conclude your week with a guided tour of the ISA Expo showroom floor. This experience provides:
- Direct exposure to new materials, tools, and fabrication technologies
- Opportunities to meet manufacturers and vendors shaping the future of the field
- Insights into workflows, capabilities, and innovations relevant to designers and fabricators
This tour is included free of charge for Bootcamp participants.