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Only a few more weeks and drupa will take a decisive step forward. Because then, the approximately 1,300 already registered companies will receive their approval. From that moment on, visitors will have the possibility to gather information in the new database on our website in order to specifically prepare their trade fair visit.

And the signs are favourable. This is what the positive reactions of the national and international companies, with which we had intensive discussions in recent weeks, show us. They are all looking forward to next year’s event and are convinced that drupa will send out strong and sustainable signals to the market. Undoubtedly, we are on the right track with our concept, and already today we promise our visitors that drupa 2016 will provide impulses as well as orientation for every market participant.

With kind regards from Düsseldorf
The drupa team

drupa cube

Innovative conference programme at drupa 2016

drupa cube – The conference and event programme at drupa 2016 – will start with a new approach. The focal points are the innovative strength of print and the great variety of application possibilities of printed products through the most varied industries and areas of life. "New technologies such as printed electronics and 3D printing, creative multichannel applications or the use of digital printing techniques, for example in the packaging sector, continue to impressively prove the potential of print."

"drupa cube reflects this future potential with its international conference and event programme", is how Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa, explains drupa cube’s objective target. "At the same time, it is important to us to bridge the gap between creative agencies, marketers, brand owners and vertical markets with an interdisciplinary approach."

Welcome to drupacity!

To end a trade fair day at drupa in a relaxed manner and to experience Düsseldorf as an attractive exhibition venue

It is the goal of drupacity to transport the trends of the trade fair into the city and to make the latest developments of the print and media industry come alive. Some of the highlights in 2016 will be a 3D printer event programme in the city centre as well as a rolling 3D laboratory. However, also selected hotels, shopping arcades and restaurateurs are committed to the initiative with campaigns and platform events specifically created for drupacity. The programme is intended for exhibitors and visitors as well as for the citizens of Düsseldorf.

In June of this year, within the scope of the UFI Open Seminar in Europe in Istanbul, Destination Düsseldorf Veranstaltungs-GmbH successfully presented the “drupacity 2016“ concept as an international prime example regarding the topic of “Destination Marketing”.

The Inkjet Conference

Get information and register now!

Also this year, drupa will support the Inkjet Conference, which takes place in Düsseldorf from 07 – 08 October, with all of the topics concerning inkjet technologies. This conference is organised by the long-standing partner ESMA, the European Association for Specialist Printing Manufacturers of Screen, Digital and Flexo-Technology.

Inkjet is considered to be one of the most important technologies of digital print. Based on its substantial growth potential, it has turned into a business worth billions over the past few years. Featuring constant invention and innovation across a broad range of technological disciplines, “The Inkjet Conference” is an opportunity to ensure printing equipment manufactures will have access to the latest technology and knowhow before it will be highlighted and focused at drupa 2016.

swop - Shanghai World of Packaging takes off!

Visitor registration is now possible

As of right now, visitor registration is now open for Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) and its four special trade fairs PacPro Asia, CHINA-PHARM, FoodPex and BulkPex – the probably most exciting new event on the subjects of processing & packaging in Asia in 2015.

Take advantage of the opportunity to gather information on solutions regarding the trends of e-commerce, food safety or also the finishing of packaging and packaging materials and to exchange information with other trade specialists from 17-20 November.

Experience very closely the ideas and new technologies of the packaging industries and the related process industry for the Chinese and Asian market.

Highlights from blog.drupa.com

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