Several trade fairs for the graphic arts, printing and visual communications sectors are scheduled for the 2017-2018 season. Here is a summary of this year’s not-to-be-missed events.

Viscom Paris cancelled

It’s official: the 2017 Viscom trade show for the graphics and visual advertising industry will not be taking place, due to a shortage of exhibitors. Exhibitors pointed out that the cost of exhibiting machines was too high, and that they could keep abreast of the latest developments by other means, such as the internet, open days organised by manufacturers, etc.

Visual communications and graphic arts shows to be maintained

Packaging Innovations London and Luxury Packaging (England) – 13 and 14 September 2017, at the Olympia exhibition centre in London – Packaging Innovations, the annual packaging trade show organised jointly with Luxury Packaging, presents the latest developments in packaging and offers a wide range of conferences on the subject.

LabelExpo Europe 2017 (Belgium) – From 25 to 28 September 2017, at Brussels Expo in Brussels – Exhibition dedicated to packaging printing and labelling technologies. More than 600 exhibitors expected.

Luxe Pack Monaco – From 2 to 4 October 2017 at Grimaldi Forum – Exhibition dedicated to luxury goods packaging. More than 470 exhibitors expected along with around thirty conferences.

Empack & Packaging Innovations (Belgium) – October 11 and 12, 2017, in Mechelen – Exhibition dedicated to Empack packaging as well as the added value of packaging as a marketing tool. Over 175 exhibitors present to showcase their latest innovations.

Print in Progress (France) – 11 and 12 October 2017, at Paris Event Center, in Paris porte de la Villette – New trade show dedicated to packaging, textile printing, decoration and communication.

Ipex 2017 (England) – From 31 October to 3 November 2017, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham – One of the longest-running graphic arts exhibitions returns this year with the theme “Print In Action”. Over 20,000 visitors and exhibitors are expected to attend.

Label&Print, Empack and Packaging Innovations Madrid 2017 (Spain) – On 7 and 8 November 2017, at the Feria de Madrid – A trade fair dedicated to Empack packaging jointly organised with Packaging Innovations. Various topics will be covered, such as the added value of packaging as a sales tool, packaging conversion and the printing and labelling industry.

Inprint Munich (Germany) – From 14 to 16 November 2017, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre – A recent trade fair that saw its first edition in 2014. The technologies on show are extremely varied (aeronautics, textiles, ceramics, electronics, automotive, engineering, pharmaceuticals, etc.).

Europack Euromanut CFIA (France) – From 21 to 23 November 2017, at Eurexpo Lyon – Exhibition dedicated to handling, process as well as packaging professionals. More than 500 exhibitors and 12,000 visitors are expected.

La Presse au Futur (France) – 29 and 30 November 2017, at the New Cap Event Center, quai de Grenelle in the 15th arrondissement of Paris – Exhibition dedicated to digital and print solutions for all forms of press. Stands from various exhibitors as well as 40 workshops and 10 conferences will be presented. More than 60 exhibitors and 1,200 visitors are expected.

Visual communications and graphic arts trade fairs for 2018

C!Print (France) – From 6 to 8 February 2018, at Eurexpo Lyon – Exhibition dedicated to graphic arts, visual communication and textiles.

Pharmapack Europe (France) – 7 and 8 February 2018, at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles – Exhibition dedicated to drug delivery systems and the pharmaceutical packaging industry. One day will be devoted to the theme of “Serialisation, Track & Trace”. Exhibitors will also be giving a number of presentations on the latest developments in the sector.

Label&Print, Empack and Packaging Innovations Birmingham (England) – From 28 February to 1 March 2018, in Birmingham – Exhibition dedicated to the added value of packaging and devoted to the labelling, printing and packaging converting industry. 175 exhibitors and over 6,000 visitors are expected.

Label&Print, Empack and Packaging Innovations Zürich (Switzerland) – 11 and 12 April 2018, at Messe Zürich in Switzerland – The 3 EasyFairs shows, Swiss edition.

Fespa 2018 (Germany) – From 15 to 18 May 2018, at Messe Berlin – Exhibition dedicated to large-format printing solutions thanks to various textile, screen and digital technologies. More than 23,000 professionals from all over the world are expected to attend.

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