Meet Your Makers at the 2026 SEGD Conference Experience Kansas City

October 14, 2026

Kristin Bennani

From fabrication and specialty materials to digital innovation and wayfinding, meet the makers bringing new possibilities to experiential design at NEXPO in Kansas City.

Looking for new partners to help bring your creative vision to life? Behind every memorable experience is a network of makers, fabricators, material specialists, and technology innovators who understand how to translate great ideas into the built environment.

At the 2026 SEGD Conference Experience Kansas City, October 22–24, NEXPO brings these partners together with the designers and organizations shaping the future of experiential design. This year, we’re bringing the conversations even closer, integrating NEXPO into the heart of the conference with two full days of exhibits, main-stage programming, networking, and opportunities to discover what’s possible.

From architectural signage and specialty fabrication to digital wayfinding, dynamic surfaces, and exhibition design, the NEXPO floor is an opportunity to see new solutions firsthand, exchange ideas, and build relationships that extend well beyond Kansas City.

Here’s a look at the makers you’ll meet at NEXPO, October 22–23, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

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Meet Your Makers: A Preview of What’s Coming to NEXPO

ADCON | Booth 407

ADCON and Applied Image are part of the Image One Family of Companies, offering integrated branding solutions across interior and exterior signage, wayfinding, architectural features, and environmental graphics. With fabrication facilities, national permitting, and installation capabilities, the companies help bring complex design programs to life across multiple locations.

At NEXPO, ADCON will connect with designers seeking fabrication partners who can translate creative concepts into built and installed environments with quality, consistency, and national reach.

ARC Document Solutions | Booth 404

ARC partners with architects, interior designers, and experiential design professionals to transform creative concepts into engaging physical environments. With 140 locations across North America, the company specializes in large-format printing, environmental graphics, architectural wall coverings, window graphics, dimensional signage, and wayfinding solutions.

At NEXPO, ARC will showcase projects spanning workplace interiors, museums, retail, hospitality, and branded environments. Attendees can explore materials, architectural finishes, custom fabrication, and production techniques with ARC’s team, discovering how creative collaboration and nationwide capabilities support projects of virtually any scale.

CECOCECO CO., LTD | Booth 112

CECOCECO creates luminous architectural surfaces that bring material, light, and digital content together. Working at the intersection of architectural design and digital experience, the company explores how technology can become an integrated part of the surrounding environment rather than an added element.

At NEXPO, CECOCECO will showcase ArtMorph, a textured luminous panel that appears as a tactile architectural surface when inactive and transforms into a medium for graphics, information, light, and storytelling when activated. The technology opens new possibilities for experiential graphics, branded environments, wayfinding, and spaces where physical materials and digital content coexist.

Doer Signs | Booth 210

Doer Signs creates architectural and environmental signage grounded in precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. Its capabilities span custom-fabricated signage, specialty letters, illuminated signs, ADA signage, and wayfinding systems, combining thoughtful design with high-quality production.

At NEXPO, Doer Signs will showcase signage solutions that bring color, character, and craftsmanship into the built environment. From a modern interpretation of classic glass neon to specialty letters and ADA signage, attendees can explore approaches to creating distinctive, functional signage.

Nanolumens | Booth 208

As Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 SEGD Conference Experience Kansas City, Nanolumens is helping bring our design community together for three days of ideas, inspiration, and connection.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Nanolumens designs and manufactures LED display solutions that transform physical spaces into dynamic visual experiences. A pioneer of True Curve™ technology, the company works with designers to create custom displays that respond to the unique demands of architecture and experiential storytelling, from large-scale installations to one-of-a-kind digital environments.

Visit Nanolumens at Booth 208 to meet the team and explore how LED technology can expand the possibilities of experiential design.

PAM Smarter Navigation | Booth 301

PAM, short for People And Movement, creates digital wayfinding solutions that help people navigate complex destinations, including stadiums, universities, airports, and major events. Its live SmartMaps connect the physical environment with real-time digital information, extending the reach of the wayfinding systems designers create.

At NEXPO, PAM will demonstrate how SmartMaps and digital signage operate as one connected wayfinding system. Attendees can explore interactive maps that update as routes, gates, and activities change, with consistent information across kiosks, digital displays, and visitors’ phones. The result is a more responsive approach to helping people navigate and engage with complex places.

SignAgent | Booth 305

SignAgent connects designers, fabricators, installers, and facility owners through a shared platform for managing signage and wayfinding programs. From initial planning through installation and ongoing maintenance, its tools help teams coordinate projects, maintain accurate sign information, and preserve design intent.

At NEXPO, SignAgent will demonstrate its software through real-world project examples, showing how design firms and facility owners manage complex signage programs. Attendees can explore the mobile app for site surveys and takeoffs, learn about upcoming platform features, and hear about the launch of SignAgent’s new podcast.

Upland Exhibits | Booth 304

Based in Newton, Kansas, Upland Exhibits is a design-build fabrication studio specializing in museum and visitor center exhibitions. Its team handles design, fabrication, and installation under one roof, producing everything from showcases and reader rails to kiosks, graphic panels, and complete galleries.

At NEXPO, Upland invites designers to discuss upcoming projects, explore fabrication approaches, and exchange ideas about materials, budgets, and construction details. Whether the project involves a single interpretive element or an entire exhibition, its team brings a practical, collaborative perspective to making. Stop by Booth 304 for a conversation and an Upland T-shirt while supplies last.

Vestaboard | Booth 400

Vestaboard reimagines the classic split-flap display as a connected messaging platform. Using 8,448 moving flaps rather than a conventional digital screen, its flagship display creates moments of communication through physical movement, sound, and changing typography.

At NEXPO, Vestaboard will feature its original display alongside Vestaboard Note, a smaller format that can operate independently or be combined into larger Note Arrays. Attendees can also explore Vestaboard+, its software for creating personalized messages and connecting displays with everyday services. Both Vestaboard and Vestaboard Note will be represented in this year’s SEGD auction.

More Makers to Meet at NEXPO

There’s even more to discover on the NEXPO floor. From specialty materials and fabrication to lighting, digital displays, and signage systems, these exhibitors bring a wide range of expertise to the creative process. Make time to explore their booths, meet their teams, and discover new possibilities for your next project.

Meet the People Who Make It Possible

The most valuable connections often begin with a conversation about a project, a material, or a challenge that hasn’t yet found its solution.

Throughout the 2026 SEGD Conference Experience, NEXPO creates space for those conversations to happen. Explore new products, reconnect with trusted collaborators, discover potential partners, and meet the people whose expertise helps turn ambitious ideas into meaningful experiences.

Join us in Kansas City, October 22–23, and discover what we can make together.