IPIA sets date for key networking event
More than 130 print professionals are expected to attend the IPIA Annual Networking Lunch on June 18th in Birmingham
The 2024 UK Graphic Awards will take place on October 15th in Birmingham, with nominees set to descend on the city's town hall for a gala event

Print companies interested in entering this year’s UK Graphic Awards now have until July 31st to put their name forwards after the initial deadline was extended.
Now in their fourth year, the awards recognise the most creative and impactful wide-format digital print projects produced in the UK during the past year.
Printers based in the UK can enter up to six of the 13 categories, with contest rules stating they can submit any work completed in the 12 months to June 30th this year.
Categories include Branded Interiors, Construction, Exhibitions, Leisure & Hospitality, Live Events, Museums & Galleries, Retail: In-store, Retail: Windows, Roll-out and The Green Award which recognises sustainability-focused projects.
One winner will also receive the coveted title of Best in Show, while other prizes on offer at the event include Wide-format Printer of the Year: 30+ employees, and under 30 employees categories, and the Rising Star for industry newcomers.
An independent, international jury of experienced wide-format print industry specialists will judge entrants’ work, with winners being named at a gala dinner on October 15th in Birmingham.
Amari Plastics Manchester, Soyang Europe, Premier Paper, Contra Vision, M-TWO, Spandex UK and ADAPT are among those supporting the event this year.