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The Print Show and co-located The Sign Show are running in hall 3 of the NEC in Birmingham from September 23rd to 25th
The doors to The Print Show 2025 swung open earlier today, with visitors descending on the NEC for the annual celebration of UK print.
The show is taking place in Hall 3 of the NEC in Birmingham from September 23rd to 25th, playing host to some of the leading names in printing technology, as well as an excellent selection of more niche suppliers.
Now in its ninth year, The Print Show 2025 is co-locating with the all-new The Sign Show, an event targeted at the UK signage market, allowing those in attendance to explore the latest developments across print and sign-making – all under one roof at the NEC.
“It’s been a brilliant first few hours,” says event director, Chris Davies, who adds: “The hall is already buzzing with new product launches and live equipment demonstrations, while the first few sessions on The Knowledge Zone have also been really well attended.”
Depending on when you arrive at the NEC today, there is plenty more to look forward to on The Knowledge Zone. The day began with an in-depth session about AI and its future role in print, with the discussion led by Jeremy Page and George Kowalewski.
Other sessions on day one include Tom Willday, who will be talking about the evolution of his company, Willsow, and how it captured the attention of the ‘Dragons’ on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den.
FESPA UK’s Next Generation Committee will also take to the stage to discuss young people working in print, while Nate Duckworth will tackle the issue of automation, before day one ends with a panel session on EUDR and what this might mean for your business.
Aside from the Knowledge Zone, the three special areas in The Sign Show will be running all day, every day, allowing visitors to try their hand at everything from vehicle and architectural wrapping to neon bending and signwriting.
All this is, of course, in addition to viewing the very latest in print and signage technologies, with big-name exhibitors and niche suppliers across both industries running demonstrations of new and existing solutions throughout each day of the co-located events.
“Going into the show this year, we have been busier than ever making sure that we deliver an event that addresses what the market wants,” Davies says, adding: “The addition of The Sign Show is just part of this approach, offering visitors even more value from their day out with us.”
Anyone interested in attending can register for free upon arrival at the NEC. Hall 3 is in easy reach of Birmingham International railway station, while parking is available close to the hall.
More information about the event can be found on The Print Show website.
