List of the Print Industries Top Trade Shows
Are you looking for a printer? We've created a list for you that contains the best upcoming trade shows in the UK to attend, where you can meet printers from the UK or worldwide. These shows will give you the opportunity to learn about what technology now exisits to help you stay in the top of your industry.
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Publishing Expo 2012
Date: 28th - 29th February 2012
Location: Earls Court 2, London
Website: www.publishing-expo.co.uk
Description: The event created by & for published media. The leading education programme is masterminded by publishing experts who know what works, what’s hot and what’s next in the industry. Whether you work in marketing, distribution, management, design, production, print, editorial or circulation. The latest solutions & technology to ensure you’re adapting ahead of your competitors, visit the vast range of solution providers offering the latest technology and innovation.
DMX Direct Marketing Expo 2012
Date: 28th - 29th February 2012
Location: Earls Court 2, London
Website: DMX Direct Marketing Expo 2012
Description: The all-new show, DMX, launches in 2012, at Earls Court 2 from the 28 - 29 February, bringing the latest tools and techniques of the direct marketing industry to the 4000+ TFM&A visitors hungry for the latest advancements in response-based marketing.
Packaging Innovations 2012
Date: 29th February - 1st March 2012
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Website: Packaging Innovations 2012
Description: Is Europe’s leading event for Primary & Secondary packaging, providing the perfect location to discover the future of design, brand and materials to sell your products. Witness the developments in the industry by looking at new packaging designs and processes. Listen to one of the 50+ educational seminars, which also include a number of innovative presentations at the International Brand Summit.
Print Innovations 2012
Date: 29th February - 1st March 2012
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Website: Print Innovations 2012
Description: Is a unique trade event that is dedicated to all buyers and end users of print products. It aims to take into account all aspects of print and the various processes associated with it including consultancy and direct marketing solutions. This fair also exhibits print software as well as pre and post press systems. A large number of companies showcase their products and services for diverse sectors such as agriculture, automotive sector, clothing, chemicals, consumer durables, office equipment, toys, games, toiletries and cosmetics
Sign & Digital UK
Date: 27 March – 29 March 2012
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Website: www.signuk.com
Description: Is the longest running event in UK for everyone involved in the sign and visual communications industry. 2012 is the 25th anniversary of the show. Anyone who's anyone in the industry will be there. It is the only place in the UK where you will see such a broad range of sign making and digital printing applications and solutions. As well as being the UK showcase for the latest technologies and many of the new product launches, and to meet with suppliers from all over the world.
Drupa
Date: 3-16 May 2012
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
Website: www.drupa.com
Description: Not only is Drupa the trade fair to see latest developments and to place orders, it is also a confidence barometer for the entire print media industry itself, its markets, its clients and its suppliers. It’s range is impressive, featuring both traditional and pioneering technologies for pre-press and pre-media, printing (machinery, appliances and accessories), book binding and print finishing as well as paper converting services including packaging production, materials and consumables. Held only once every 4 years, Drupa 2012 will again be the meeting place for global experts.
Cross Media 2012
Date: 3-4 September 2012
Location: Business Design Centre, London
Website: www.crossmedialive.com
Description: Is a brand new, highly relevant and focused event that brings together print and digital channels in a business context. It’s the perfect opportunity to present cross-platform technologies, products and services to a broad audience that is hungry for applications and solutions. These platforms include print, web, direct mail, email, data management, mobile, apps, SMS, PURLS, QR codes, Social Media, Video.
Digital Print UK 2012
Date: 18-20 September 2012
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Website: www.digitalprintuk.net
Description: New exhibition that will focus on the growing commercial digital printing market. It will showcase the very latest technologies, equipment, supplies and services for companies involved in digital printing, including production print, pre-press / media, print finishing, distribution, mailing and much more. It will also be an essential opportunity for those looking to enter this important market sector.
North Print 2013
Date: May 2013
Location: Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate
Website: www.northprintexpo.com
Description: Is the perfect place for commercial printers and professionals in the mainstream graphic arts industry to see the very latest technologies and developments in pre-press, print and finishing. Exhibitors will be displaying the very latest innovations in the printing industry. Visitors come from a variety of sectors across the industry, confirming that Northprint is the leading national printing event providing one of the best networking opportunities of the year.
IPEX 2014
Date: 26 March – 2 April 2014
Location: London ExCel
Website: IPEX 2014
Description: Is the largest English-speaking global technology event for print, publishing and media and a premier international exhibition encompassing all aspects of print, publishing and digital media. IPEX is recognised across the world and the industry's major players in the highest regard.
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