Meet Your Makers at the 2025 SEGD Conference Experience San Francisco

Looking for new partners to help bring your creative vision to life? NEXPO is where design meets industry—connecting the people, materials, and technologies driving experiential environments forward. From fabrication and finishes to digital innovation and event branding, discover the makers shaping what’s next.

Join us at the 2025 SEGD Conference Experience San Francisco, November 13–15, for a lively NEXPO Preview during the President’s Reception and Auction for Excellence, followed by a full day of NEXPO programming on Friday, November 14, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Here’s a look at the innovators you’ll meet on the show floor.

Sylmar, CA. Cladding Project. Image provided by ALTO Aluminum.

ALTO Aluminum – Booth 409

Website: altoaluminum.com

ALTO Aluminum is redefining the limits of design and durability through custom aluminum solutions for architecture, signage, and environmental applications. Their products combine lightweight construction with structural strength and refined finish.

At NEXPO, ALTO will present innovative aluminum systems engineered for flexibility, sustainability, and visual impact—helping designers achieve lasting performance and creative freedom in any environment.

ARC Document Solutions – Booth 201

Website: e-arc.com

ARC Document Solutions provides print and digital information management for the design and construction industries. Their mission is to make communication more accessible, sustainable, and effective.

At NEXPO, ARC will feature large-format printing and display graphics for branding, environmental design, and visualization. Their services help creative teams streamline workflows and bring bold ideas into the built environment.

Image provided by City Graphics Solutions.

City Graphics Solutions – Booth 301

Website: cgsworldwide.com

San Francisco–based City Graphics Solutions (CGS) is a turnkey event branding provider that transforms spaces into immersive branded environments. Their expertise spans large-format print, digital signage, scenic fabrication, event branding, wayfinding, and sponsorship activations.

At NEXPO, CGS will showcase their full-service design and build capabilities—from product launches and trade show exhibits to union installation and on-site project management. From concept to completion, CGS brings branded environments to life with precision, creativity, and seamless execution.

Doer Signs – Booth 405

Website: doersign.com

Doer Signs delivers architectural and environmental signage built on precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. Their work spans from branded interiors to custom wayfinding systems, combining thoughtful design with high-quality fabrication.

At NEXPO, Doer Signs will feature architectural signage solutions that merge design intent with material innovation—helping bring every project’s visual story to life.

Excellart Sign Products – Booth 111

Website: excellart.com

For more than half a century, Excellart has built a reputation for quality and craftsmanship in architectural signage systems. Their durable aluminum extrusions and innovative fabrication methods make them a trusted partner for designers and builders.

At NEXPO, Excellart will feature aluminum extrusion profiles for interior and exterior signage, along with custom kerf-cut logo signage—including standout work like Children’s Mercy Park. Their designs merge structural precision with creative expression.

AFS Casting of the Year 2024 Award Winner – bronze anchor. Courtesy Matthews Architectural Products.

Matthews Architectural Products – Booth 311

Website: matthewsarchitectural.com

Matthews Architectural Products is a premier provider of precision-crafted cast and etched metal signage. Their work combines artistry and advanced technology to create architectural elements that balance form and function.

At NEXPO, Matthews will showcase high-quality cast and etched metal products, including their AFS Casting of the Year 2024 Award-winning bronze anchor—an intricately detailed piece that demonstrates the precision of 3D printed sand molds and the exceptional craftsmanship of their foundry team.

Omnivex Corporation – Booth 112

Website: omnivex.com

Omnivex empowers organizations to deliver smarter, more connected communication across digital networks. Their software platform enables real-time content distribution, data visualization, and audience engagement for spaces of every kind.

At NEXPO, Omnivex will demonstrate how its digital signage platform helps organizations collect, manage, and share live data to create adaptive, meaningful experiences in public, cultural, and corporate environments.

Jack’s Donuts. Photo courtesy of SignCraft, Indianapolis, IN.

ORAFOL Americas – Booth 410

Website: orafol.com/en/americas

A global leader in graphic, reflective, and adhesive materials, ORAFOL Americas supports designers and fabricators with high-performance films that combine durability, color precision, and creative freedom.

At NEXPO, ORAFOL will feature sustainable and design-forward materials that align with the conference theme, Designing Possible Futures. Their solutions empower creative professionals to deliver long-lasting, visually striking results for any application.

PAM Smarter Navigation – Booth 203

Website: pam.co

PAM is the world’s leading smart navigation platform, connecting people to place through digital mapping and wayfinding. PAM transforms complex environments into intuitive, data-driven experiences that turn friction into flow.

At NEXPO, PAM will showcase PAMOS, their new digital platform designed for destinations, campuses, and cities. PAMOS integrates live navigation, content management, and analytics—making environments smarter, more accessible, and more engaging.

Follow PAM on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Image provided by SignAgent.

SignAgent – Booth 100

Website: signagent.com

SignAgent is the award-winning cloud platform for designing, managing, and maintaining wayfinding and signage programs. It helps designers, fabricators, and facility teams collaborate seamlessly from concept through installation.

At NEXPO, SignAgent will demo its latest tools for sign data management, ADA compliance, and workflow automation—giving project teams greater accuracy, efficiency, and creative control.

Smart Monkeys, Inc. – Booth 104

Website: smart-monkeys.com

Smart Monkeys, Inc. is a show control systems integrator specializing in advanced technology for museums, attractions, and immersive environments. Their work connects AV, lighting, and media systems into cohesive, intelligent experiences.

At NEXPO, Smart Monkeys will showcase ISAAC, their integrated control platform that simplifies system management for complex environments. ISAAC allows operators to automate, monitor, and optimize experiences from one streamlined interface.

Tinkering Monkey – Booth 310

Website: tinkeringmonkey.com

Tinkering Monkey makes custom signage and art installations that bring brands and spaces to life—one beautifully crafted piece at a time. Based in the SF Bay Area, their team of fabricators, designers, and installers turn ideas into branded environments that tell a story. Visit their booth to explore materials, samples, and live making—and chat with the team about what you’re building next.

At the Tinkering Monkey booth, you’ll explore unexpected materials, watch 3D printing in action, and meet a team that brings design, fabrication, and installation together under one roof. Get inspired, share what you’re working on, and discover how to make your next project anything but ordinary.


Connect with the Makers Behind the Experiences

From fabrication and materials to digital systems and craft, these exhibitors represent the people shaping the future of experiential design. Don’t miss your chance to meet them in person, see their latest work, and explore what’s possible when creativity meets making.

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