22 Jan 2027 · Charlotte, US

CONNECT LEARN THRIVE

CONNECT LEARN THRIVE is branded as the premier photography conference held January 31–February 2, 2027 in Charlotte, NC. It is a multi-day professional event for photographers featuring sessions, workshops, keynote speakers, and an expo with exhibitor booths; programming covers technical, business, lighting, portrait, commercial, and specialty photography topics. The event targets professional photographers at all career stages and includes certification workshops, business intensives, and an expo component for companies to exhibit products and services.

Last updated

Dates
22 Jan 2027
Venue
United States The Charlotte Convention Center
Location
Charlotte, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Scale
Regional
Exhibitors
130Estimate
Visitors
10,000Fact
Arts, Crafts & HobbiesPackaging & Printing

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About CONNECT LEARN THRIVE

CONNECT LEARN THRIVE is a regional trade show in Charlotte, United States for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Packaging & Printing industries. The 2027 edition runs 22 Jan 2027 at United States The Charlotte Convention Center. It brings together an estimated 130 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 86 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

United States The Charlotte Convention Center

501 S College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, 28282 Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Who exhibits at CONNECT LEARN THRIVE

We've captured 86 exhibitors for CONNECT LEARN THRIVE (roster as of 2027). They span 9 countries, 39% of them based outside the United States.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United States62%·24
  • Germany15%·6
  • United Kingdom8%·3
  • Canada3%·1
  • Denmark3%·1

Based on 39 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Software It45%·17
  • Services26%·10
  • Machinery Manufacturing16%·6
  • Energy Electronics13%·5
  • Finance5%·2

Based on 38 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

48%Class Dof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Moderately exclusive — a meaningful share of exhibitors are unique to this event.

Cross-referenced against 86 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

39%Class Eof exhibitors are based abroad

Mostly national — largely a home-country field with some international presence.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed33%·2

listed companies

Large enterprises33%·2

1,000+ employees

Of 6 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

CONNECT LEARN THRIVE 2027 exhibitor list

So far, 80+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for CONNECT LEARN THRIVE. They span industries including industrial manufacturing, machinery-manufacturing and software-it,energy-electronics. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • FOREVER®
  • Adorama
  • Professional
  • Neil Enterprises Inc.
  • alliedpowers
  • NEEWER
  • SpotMyPhotos
  • RockyNook
  • Aftershoot
  • White House Custom Colour
  • Imagen
  • The Pelican Line
  • GraphiStudio
  • Marathon Press
  • EVOTO AI
  • Hahnemühle Store UK
  • Tether Tools
  • Zenfolio
  • Capture One
  • The Tiffen Company

+ 61 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is CONNECT LEARN THRIVE 2027?
CONNECT LEARN THRIVE 2027 runs 22 Jan 2027 at United States The Charlotte Convention Center.
Where is CONNECT LEARN THRIVE held?
CONNECT LEARN THRIVE is held at United States The Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, United States.
How many exhibitors does CONNECT LEARN THRIVE have?
CONNECT LEARN THRIVE counts an estimated 130 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 86 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at CONNECT LEARN THRIVE?
Indexed exhibitors include Eaton, GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd., Sandisk and QNAP Systems, Inc.. The event spans the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Packaging & Printing sectors.
Is CONNECT LEARN THRIVE worth attending?
CONNECT LEARN THRIVE is a regional trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Packaging & Printing industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 130 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the CONNECT LEARN THRIVE exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 86 companies exhibiting at CONNECT LEARN THRIVE so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

The data on this page comes from Pragmatic Event Scout — a live catalog of 14,000+ trade shows where every figure is labeled as a fact or an estimate.Logos provided by Logo.dev

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