Alongside a host of the latest print technologies including UK- and European-first showings, there will be plenty of additional in-show features and promos for visitors to see and do at The Print Show 2024.
From personalised cocktail gift sets to take home to trying your hand at table football and sampling the Netherlands’ iconic Stroopwafel, attendees won’t be short of things to explore whilst roaming Hall 17 of the NEC.
Sample a Taste of the Netherlands
Print.com (Stand B40): Alongside discussing Print.com’s online platform and new UK location, visitors can experience a taste of the Netherlands by paying a visit to the famous, freshly baked Stroopwafel stand – you won’t be able to miss the scent wafting through the hall!
Tee Off on the Aurora Stand
Aurora (Stand A35): Aurora’s stand was very popular at the 2023 event thanks to an interactive driving simulator and daily prize giveaways which added a fun and competitive element to the visitor experience.
For the 2024 show, alongside showcasing Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C700 printer and Fujifilm’s RevoriaPress EC 1100, the team has confirmed it will be running a golf simulator on its stand, giving visitors the chance to show off their swing.
Personalised Cosmopolitans to Take Home
ePS/Transeo Media (Stand A19): Looking for something to take away from your visit to The Print Show to enjoy later? eProductivity Software/Transeo Media and a host of partners have you covered!
At the 2024 show, IPIA members Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Transeo Media, Morgana, Antalis, Premier Paper Group, and Fiery will all work together to produce personalise boxes of cosmopolitan cocktails from The Cocktail Co.
These personalised gifts, which are created live during the event thanks to the partners involved, and which visitors can take away, always create a buzz amongst visitors. Boxes are limited and pre-registration is required which you can do here.
Compete for the Title of Table Football Pro
Elliott Baxter Company (EBB) (Stand B60): With the excitement of the UEFA Euros football tournament now having died down, EBB Paper and Sappi Magno are bringing the buzz back to Hall 17 of the NEC with its Magno branded table football.
Visitors are invited to visit the EBB stand for a game of table football to try their hand at winning a Magno-branded football and to find out more about Sappi Magno coated sheet, exclusive to EBB.
Gain Expert Advice and Support
The BSGA (Stand E34): Visitors to The Print Show with sign-making and business challenges will be able to seek guidance from directors of the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA) through the Sign Surgery. The BSGA team will be on hand to answer sign-making and display production questions and provide practical advice on topics such as sustainability, standards, and staffing.
The Online Print Coach (Stand B25): Colin Sinclair McDermott aka The Online Print Coach will be promoting its new Online Training Platform and Community designed specifically around the needs of print business owners. Sinclair McDermott has also teased some special incentives over the three days but says visitors will need to pay the team a visit on Stand B25 to find out more.
Learn Tangible Skills and Business Tips
The Knowledge Zone (Stand A67): From using SEO to boost your brand’s visibility to diversification and implementing AI, The Print Show’s Knowledge Zone promises to provide visitors with tangible skills and knowledge to take away.
This year, leading industry figures and well-known brands and organisations such as major retail brand LUSH and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) will take to the stage.
Key industry figures will also be sharing their journeys within print and the steps that they have taken which have led to large-scale business growth and success.
The full Speaker Schedule can be found here.
Other In-show Promos and Giveaways
Solopress (Stand D20): Visitors to the 2023 event will remember Solopress’ popular coffee printing in-show feature, giving them the chance to have their photos printed onto the top of a freshly made coffee. Celebrating its 25th year in business this year, Solopress has promised goodies and competitions at the 2024 show
Result Clothing (Stand D40): There will be a range of trade brochures for customers to take away as well as a daily business card tombola giving one visitor the chance to win recycled clothing samples, which are a focus of Result’s stand this year.
Liyu UK (Stand D30): In addition to seeing the latest hardware developments from Liyu such as the recently launched Platinum KCXL+ flatbed model, visitors will be treated to fresh drinks and freebie gifts from the company’s friendly team.
First Display Signs & Graphics (Stand P82): Celebrating its 20th year in business, First Display Signs & Graphics will be showcasing how its partners can extend their outreach and increase their profits. The company has also teased an in-show offer, so pay the stand a visit to find out more!
Relax and Unwind at the Gala Party
The Print Show Gala Party: Both exhibitors and visitors at The Print Show this year will have the opportunity to attend a special gala party event on the middle day of the exhibition, allowing them to meet up with and network with peers, partners and colleagues from across the industry.
Taking place just a six-minute drive from the NEC at the iconic National Motorcycle Museum on September 18th, attendees will enjoy a three-course sit-down meal as well as musical entertainment from a DJ.
With capacity limited to just 300, be sure to book your tickets (£69 ex VAT) early for what is expected to be an incredibly popular event! You can book your ticket here.
Don’t forget to pre-register for your free ticket to The Print Show here.
