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prices being just one – there are also plenty of opportunities for growth out there, especially in wide format and specialist printing. This area of print is thriving, especially with many businesses now looking for bespoke or small runs of items, whether for marketing or merchandising, which the print technology can now deliver. While the success of this year’s event is still fresh, the organisers of The Print Show have already begun planning for next year’s event. “We’ve had some excellent feedback from exhibitors, some of which have already begun the process of booking their stands for 2027, and we’ll be making announcements on that in due course,” says Chris. “We’re taking some time to recover and regroup before the planning really starts for 2027. That said, we have already had conversations with several leading companies, which have not exhibited before, about being at the show next year. “On this point, it’s crucial that we continue to evolve the two shows year-on-year with new exhibitors, fresh technologies and exciting features. Watch this space!”
with Simon Cooper, CEO of Solopress, focusing on it in his talk about how print can still thrive in an AI-disrupted world. Elsewhere, Steve Lister, founder of stevelister.com, told delegates how they could win business with sustainability – something that is cropping up in ever more customer conversations. Sign of the Times For a second year, The Print Show ran in tandem with The Sign Show. Again, a range of manufacturers and businesses exhibited, showing off the latest in sign technology – and, of course, showcased some of the technology that printed them. Ready for 2027 As mentioned, the Print Show was busier than last year, and this was also indicative of a sense of optimism among delegates and exhibitors, be they large or small. While it was acknowledged that there are challenges in the industry – rising
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The Print Show was busier than last year, and this was also indicative of a sense of optimism among delegates and exhibitors, be they large or small. While it was acknowledged that there are challenges in the industry – rising prices being just one – there are also plenty of opportunities for growth out there, especially in wide format and specialist printing.
The Print Show 2027 will again be held at the NEC, from September 21-23. n
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