Innovate. Explore. Connect. Grow.
May 28–29, 2026 | Kalahari Resort & Conventions — Round Rock, TX
Your business doesn't grow by machines alone. It grows by people, ideas and momentum. LazerCON 2026 is where the laser engraving community comes together to learn and connect.
BIGGER IN TEXAS
Everything You Need to Grow Your Laser Business
LazerCON is AP Lazer's annual conference built for people intent on expanding what's possible with laser engraving. For the machine owner ready to scale and the entrepreneur still envisioning, LazerCON is the event for you.
During this action-packed conference, you will:
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Hear from industry experts and laser business owners sharing best practices, production tips and profit-generating advice.
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Attend hands-on demos and live engraving projects from setup to finished product.
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Join focused breakout sessions and deep dives on topics like revenue growth, machine mastery and e-commerce.
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Connect with your community and network with fellow operators, vendors and the AP Lazer team.
This isn't a trade show. It's a focused, immersive experience built for laser business owners and anyone ready to turn a laser machine into a revenue stream.
Who Should Attend:
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Current laser machine owners ready to scale
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Entrepreneurs exploring laser engraving as a business or a way to diversify
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Makers ready to turn their craft into a profitable venture
Make the Most of LazerCON with the All-Inclusive Bundle
Get the full experience packaged together while saving $170 and the opportunity to credit a machine purchase at LazerCON for the bundled price.
What's Included:
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Two General Admission tickets to LazerCON 2026
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One hotel room at the Kalahari Resort for three nights
All-Inclusive Bundle Price: $799
If you purchase an AP Lazer machine at LazerCON, you'll receive an $800 credit applied directly to your machine. Your entire bundle investment comes back to you. It's the smartest way to attend the event and invest in your business, all at once.
Learn from the People Doing Cutting-Edge Laser Engraving
LazerCON brings together experienced operators, business builders and AP Lazer's own team to share what's working in the real world. Here's who you can expect to hear from.
Thursday, May 28
Tong Li,
AP Lazer
9 a.m.
Post AI Personalization Economy
Explores why the next wave of opportunity may belong to businesses that create what AI cannot — emotion, identity, meaning and personal connection.
Lana Richards,
Fort Chadbourne Foundation
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Just Fortin' Around: From Firearms to Fundraisers
Shares how Fort Chadbourne uses laser engraving for signage, gift shop products, donor recognition and fundraising initiatives.
Derek Li,
AP Lazer
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Setting Up E-Commerce with Shopify
Covers practical strategies for launching and growing an online laser business through Shopify, including setup, pricing, optimization and converting traffic into sales.
Bonnie Gilbert,
Treblig Designs
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Laser Entrepreneurship: Tips for Turning Passion into Profit
Shares how she built a flexible laser business that generates real income while supporting her retirement lifestyle.
Friday, May 29
Mark Collier & Will Louie,
Next Level Laser Conference
9 to 10:15 a.m.
How to Scale Your Business While Building Something Remarkable
Practical strategies to grow revenue, build customer loyalty and create a laser business that stands out in the market.
Daniel Harster,
AlivePixel Creates
10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Let's Jig It!
Explains how jigs can improve accuracy, reduce waste and speed up production through repeatable laser workflows.
Matthew Buxton,
Buxton Funeral Home & Crematory
1 to 2:15 p.m.
AI Assisted Laser Design
Demonstrates how AI tools can help generate ideas, streamline design work and create laser-ready products more efficiently.
Where Inspiration Meets Execution
See AP Lazer machines in action with live, hands-on demonstrations led by the AP Lazer team. Every demo is designed to give you practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
Thursday, May 28
Memorial Tile Engraving, AP Lazer Team
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Watch a memorial tile project come to life while learning practical techniques for layout, engraving settings and producing professional finished results.
Brick Engraving, AP Lazer Team
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Follow a brick engraving project from setup to finish, covering alignment, settings and creating durable personalized products for fundraising, memorial and commercial applications.
Friday, May 29
Acrylic Mosaics, AP Lazer Team
9 to 10:15 a.m.
See how layered acrylic mosaics are designed and produced using laser technology, with tips for cutting, assembly, color contrast and creating eye-catching finished pieces.
Tumbler Engraving, AP Lazer Team
10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Watch a tumbler engraving project come to life, including rotary setup, alignment, settings and efficient techniques for producing clean, professional etching on drinkware that customers love.
Go Deeper and Walk Away Ready to Win New Business
LazerCON's execution-focused breakout sessions are designed to give you hands-on, actionable knowledge in the areas that matter most to your laser business.
Alicia Vanderpool, AP Lazer
Thursday, May 28
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
LightBurn Tips & Tricks
Covers beginner-friendly LightBurn tips, built-in design tools, photo touchups and helpful features that make creating projects easier and faster.
Joe & Melissa Rabideau, tinkrLAB
Thursday, May 28
3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Friday, May 29
1 to 2:15 p.m.
From 2D to 3D: The Laser Upgrade
Discover how adding dimension, layering and creative techniques can help transform flat laser projects into higher-value 3D products.
Austin Diano, AP Lazer Team
Thursday, May 28
3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Friday, May 29
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Mastering the Basics of Photo Engraving
Covers the fundamentals of artwork prep, image quality, material selection and settings needed to produce professional photo engravings.
Derek Li, AP Lazer
Thursday, May 28
1 to 2:15 p.m.
3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Setting Up E-Commerce with Shopify
Practical strategies for launching and growing an online laser business through Shopify, from setup and pricing to SEO and sales conversion.
Calvin Nguyen, AP Lazer
Friday, May 29
9 to 10:15 a.m.
1 to 2:15 p.m.
AP Lazer Basics
Covers essential machine operation, core features, maintenance basics and best practices for new and existing users.
Jeff Nelson, Bolt Laserworks
Friday, May 29
10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Finding Your Niche
Shares how focusing on profitable niches and target markets can help laser owners build stronger, more professional businesses.
Where Operators Gather
LazerCON 2026 is hosted at the Kalahari Resort & Conventions in Round Rock, Texas, just outside of Austin. More than just a conference venue, Kalahari was voted the #1 Best Indoor Water Park by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Amenities include:
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350,000 sq. ft. indoor water park
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Multiple dining options
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Spa and salon
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Live entertainment events
Want to bring the family or make a long weekend of it? Kalahari adds to the fun for everyone.
AP Lazer Is Committed to Your Success
AP Lazer is a privately owned manufacturer of high-quality, professional-grade laser engraving and cutting machines trusted by businesses across the country. With an open architecture design that allows for versatile cutting and engraving on materials of virtually any size or weight, AP Lazer machines have helped bring meaningful, personalized projects to life, such as memorial stones, custom signage and woodwork. But what truly sets AP Lazer apart isn't just the machines. It's the community, the support and the genuine commitment to helping every customer build something that makes them proud. LazerCON is the fullest expression of that commitment, a place where the people behind the machines come together to learn, share and push what's possible.
Capability, Production and Business Insight in One Focused Environment
May 28–29, 2026 · Round Rock, Texas · Kalahari Resort & Conventions
Don't miss your chance to connect with the AP Lazer community, hear from the people building successful businesses with laser technology, and walk away with ideas and strategies you can put to work immediately.