After a slow 18 months with many events cancelling or going online, businesses are starting to open up. Here are select upcoming events for the end of 2021 in the printing and packaging industry. Most events are in-person, some offer online access as well.
ANDIGRÁFICA
Aug 24-27, 2021
Bogotá, Colombia
Graphic industry fair for Latin America. This event is the epicenter of big business at national and international level, presenting the latest trends in machinery, equipment, raw materials, products and services in the industry.
https://andigrafica.com/
Print and Label
Sep 03-05, 2021
Davao, Philippines
Print & Label Philippines is an exhibition of international printing and label machinery, paper products, graphic communications, digital imaging equipment, pre-press solutions, accessories and related services.
https://www.eventyas.com/PH/Davao-City/1590223791236392/Print-and-Label-Philippines
Southeastern University Print, Digital and Mail Conference
Sep 19-22, 2021
Florida, USA
Founded in 1976, SUPDMC is a conference for managers and employees of in-plant printing and copying facilities from various universities and colleges.
https://www.supdmc.org/
Print Show
Sep 20-22, 2021
Birmingham, UK
An exhibition dedicated to the UK print market, showcasing printing presses, finishing kits, wide-format printers, 3D print innovations and more.
https://www.theprintshow.co.uk/
Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Fall Conference
Oct 03–06, 2021
Texas, USA
Learn about the latest innovations at the center of flexographic printing’s evolution and how they have increased end-user productivity. Delivered by industry experts.
https://fallconference.flexography.org
3D Day
Oct 06, 2021
Tel Aviv, Israel
New-Tech’s Annual 3D Printing Conference, focusing on the importance of 3D printers and their critical impact on the worlds of industry, medicine, science and more. All innovations and solutions will be displayed on one stage and presented by the best lecturers in this field.
https://www.new-techevents.com/3d-day-nt/
Africa Print Expo
Oct 05-07, 2021
Johannesburg, South Africa
Graphics, Print & Sign (GPS) Expo is dedicated to commercial print, wide format print, digital label printing and short run digital packaging. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the live demonstrations of new technology, equipment and substrates, software, applications and more, all under one roof.
https://africaprintexpo.com/
PRINTING United Digital Experience
Oct 06-08, 2021
Florida, USA
The first significant expo of the industry in two years. For printers, decorators and converters, printing on paper, plastics, apparel, board, promotional items and more.
https://www.printingunited.com/
Xfair
Oct 12-14, 2021
Vienna, Austria
An international trade fair and congress on printing, digital production, large format printing, signage and packaging production designed for all print and cross-media areas.
https://www.tradefairdates.com/Xfair-M11195/Vienna.html
FESPA Global Print Expo
Oct 12-15, 2021
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe’s largest international speciality print exhibition. Hundreds of exhibitors will showcase their latest innovations for printing, graphics, signage, décor, packaging, industrial and textile applications.
https://www.fespa.com/en/events/2021/global-print-expo-2021
Sign Asia Expo
Nov 11-14, 2021
Bangkok, Thailand
International signage and advertising exhibition, showcasing innovations in large format printing, material suppliers, 3D printers, creative signage design and visual communication technologies.
https://www.eventseye.com/fairs/f-sign-asia-expo-23385-1.html
Print & Digital Innovations Summit
Nov 18, 2021
London, UK
The print & digital innovations summit brings leading professionals and industry suppliers together to meet, talk, listen, learn and do business; all in an environment that ensures you only see the people or products most relevant to your company.
https://printinnovationssummit.co.uk/
Virtual attendance options are available
3D Printing Expo
Nov 23-24, 2021
Dublin, Ireland
The largest professional 3D printing and additive manufacturing conference and expo in Ireland, showcasing business applications, demonstrations of the latest 3D printers and services, and programming for designers, professionals, and makers.
https://www.3dprintingexpo.ie/
PAP Asia Expo
Dec 01-02, 2021
Dhaka, Bangladesh
An international platform for Pulp, Paper, Printing, Packaging and Converting industry, displaying the latest innovation and technology in the industry.
https://paperpackexpo.com/index.php
Digital Textile Printing Conference
Dec 08–09, 2021
North Carolina, USA
A conference for inspiration and understanding of all things related to digitally printed textiles, showcasing the key trends in technological developments that are accelerating the digitally printed textile market.
https://www.sgia.org/events/digital-textile-printing-conference