NEWS UPDATE
EXPOS
Saudi Signage & Labelling Expo rescheduled

The Saudi Signage & Labelling Expo, co-located with the Saudi Paper & Packaging Expo, has been rescheduled to September 2026 in Riyadh. Together, the twin events form the region’s largest gathering for signage, graphics, digital print, imaging solutions and paper manufacturing.. .....more


EXPOS
WEPACK 2026 closes on a record high

The WEPACK 2026 World Expo of Packaging Industry concluded successfully at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (Bao’an) on April 17, 2026, marking the most expansive edition in the event’s history. Organised by RX, the three-day fair delivered record attendance, strong commercial outcomes and wide-ranging industry dialogue, reinforcing China’s central role in the global packaging ecosystem. .....more


BOOK FAIRS
Kolkata Book Fair records about 32 lakh visitors

The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026 got underway at Boi Mela Prangan, Salt Lake, on Thursday. The opening ceremony, hosted by Rini Rai (Biswas), began with singer Indranil Sen performing Rabindranath Tagore’s Prano Bhoriye Trisha Horiye alongside Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. .....more


EXPOS
Printpack Alger 2026 sets new records

The 11th edition of Printpack Alger, held alongside the 10th edition of Plast Alger 2026, has concluded on a high note, setting a new benchmark in the event’s growth history. The combined fair drew 8,170 trade visitors from 32 countries, a remarkable 51% surge compared to 5,403 visitors in 2025, reflecting the strong and growing demand for innovative solutions across Algeria’s printing, packaging, plastics and recycling sectors. .....more


EXPOS
FuturePrint 2026: Latin America’s largest print fair returns to São Paulo

FuturePrint, Latin America’s largest trade fair for screen printing, digital printing and visual communication, returns to Distrito Anhembi, São Paulo, from July 14 to 17, 2026. Building on a record-breaking 2025 edition that drew over 45,000 visitors and 600-plus exhibiting brands, the fair continues to serve as the region’s premier platform for technical updates, live demonstrations and business generation .....more


DRUPA UPDATE
Drupa 2028: New Brand, New Slogan, New Vision for the Global Print Trade

Drupa 2028 has launched a new brand identity two years ahead of the trade fair, centering on the octopus as a key visual to represent networking, intelligence, agility and the mastery of complex, integrated print processes.

The rebrand is accompanied by a new slogan, ‘drupa. dive into the unseen’, reflecting the fair’s aim to present technological innovations within the broader context of markets, applications and value chains rather than as isolated products. .....more


BOOK FAIRS
Indian publishers and printers shine at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026

The 63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) concluded on April 16, 2026, having opened its doors on April 13 at BolognaFiere. The event was held in conjunction with BolognaBookPlus (BBPlus), organised in partnership with the Italian Publishers Association, and the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids (BLTF/Kids), with Norway serving as the Guest of Honour Country. . .....more


EXPOS
FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 expands horizons with six colocated events

FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns from May 19–22, 2026, at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, bringing together six co-located events that reflect the evolving scope of the global print and visual communications industry. Alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, and the newly introduced Corrugated and Textile segments, the exhibition will serve as a comprehensive platform for professionals across speciality print, signage, packaging, personalisation, wrapping, and textile applications. .....more


CONFERENCES AND EXPOS
PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION 2026 to showcase real-world print innovation through dynamic highlight projects

The PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION 2026 (PDC) is set to spotlight innovation through a curated line-up of highlight projects that bring real-world print applications into focus. Designed as an experiential showcase, the event will demonstrate how print, packaging, and multichannel solutions are being applied across industries, shifting the narrative from standalone technologies to practical, results-driven use cases. .....more


CONFERENCES
FINAT European Label Forum heads to Seville

The FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) 2026 will take place from May 27 to 29 in Seville, Spain, bringing together label converters, suppliers and industry experts for three days of strategic discussion, peer networking and industry insight.

Organised by FINAT, the European label industry association, the annual forum is tailored for owners and senior managers of label printing companies.
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CONFERENCES
Adobe redefines customer experience at Adobe Summit

Adobe Summit 2026 arrived with more gravitas than usual and delivered on it. Over 20,000
attendees gathered across hundreds of sessions spanning 13 tracks, with a keynote stage
packed with the sharpest minds in digital experience. The energy at The Venetian was
palpable from the start, and by the time the curtain came down, it was clear this was a
landmark edition of the conference.......more



CONFERENCES
IIP Packathon 2026: Championing the next wave of packaging innovation

The 6th International Summit for Packaging Industry (ISPI 2026), held alongside the IIP Packathon in New Delhi from March 12 to 14, 2026, delivered a rich programme of presentations and discussions centred on the theme Packaging 5S-AI, safe, secure, standardised, smart, sustainable and AI-driven packaging.. .....more



EXPOS
Bharat Packaging Expo 2027 announced

At the International Summit for Packaging Industry 2026, Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, announced the launch of the Bharat Packaging Expo 2027. The summit was organised by the Indian Institute of Packaging under the aegis of the Department of Commerce. .....more


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