The trade fair highlight for the international printing industry is fast approaching. drupa opens its doors in Düsseldorf from 28 May to 7 June and not only invites visitors to exchange ideas at the exhibitors' stands, but also offers an extensive supporting programme that highlights the topics that move the industry.
The international printing industry is eagerly looking forward to finally meeting again at the world's most important industry event, the drupa, from 28 May to 7 June 2024 in Düsseldorf and exchange ideas in person. Because in the currently very volatile times characterised by major social, but also rapid technological upheavals and global megatrends, companies must react: Those who fail to anticipate significant developments and position themselves with foresight jeopardise their competitive advantage and squander future opportunities.
This is exactly where drupa comes in. Because the world's leading trade fair for printing technologies shows the State-of-the-art in the industry and many forward-looking innovations in direct international comparison, but also offers plenty of opportunities for top-class knowledge transfer, dialogue and networking with global industry experts.
On a net area of around 140,000 square metres, the 1,625 exhibitors in 18 exhibition halls from 52 nations covers the entire spectrum of current trends and visionary ideas relating to printing technologies.
In addition, the areas of Packaging production and packaging printing significantly more important. From renowned global players to up-and-coming newcomers and start-ups - the list of registered exhibitors reads like a who's who of the printing and packaging industry.
Topics that move the industry
Due to limited fossil resources and CO2emissions is an essential component of long-term corporate strategies. Depending on the raw materials used, the printing and packaging industry is already using energy- and resource-saving manufacturing processes one. drupa will provide information on what is important in the sustainable production of printing and packaging solutions and what trends are emerging for the industry in order to achieve the goal of a circular economy.
Digitalisation is changing analogue processes, while artificial intelligence is taking over more and more tasks in Industry 4.0. drupa shows Cutting-edge technologies along the entire value chain of the industry with a special focus on future and cross-sectional technologies. Against this backdrop, topics such as circular economy, automation, printing/finishing 4.0, artificial intelligence, platform economy and connectivity will play a central role in the conference programme and in the specialist forums.
Space for special topics
In times of constant change, disruptive processes and the resulting new business models, the drupa special forums are important orientation aids. They set impulses and show best practices, which are indispensable for the industry. Together with its partners, drupa focuses on impressive industry expertise and the future topics of its target groups.
Why print is more important than ever in the digital age, why consumers do not always perceive print products as sustainable and how you can minimise your CO2-footprint - these are just some of the topics that will be discussed in the drupa cube 2024. In more than 50 sessions, the conference offers inspiration and expertise. The programme includes five major keynotes by renowned international industry specialists and presentations on topics such as increasing business success, the circular economy and sustainability, the future of printing and packaging as well as sessions and best practice examples on new business models and trends.
touchpoint sustainability focuses on the role of the printing and paper industry in the sustainable transformation and offers a Overview of current, medium and long-term developments. Technologies from mechanical and plant engineering are of crucial importance here, particularly in the context of quality, process reliability in production and sustainability.
touchpoint packaging focusses on visionary and intelligent packaging solutions and brings together Brand owners together with designers, print service providers and converters. The involvement of students and young talents in partner projects with exhibitors promises unique packaging solutions for folding cartons, labels, flexible packaging and corrugated board. In addition, important issues relating to global megatrends and their impact on packaging production, such as sustainability or e-commerce, will be discussed.
Big ideas, small budget - for many young companies it is not easy to make the right contacts and establish their exciting and forward-looking solutions on the market. drupa has created a special platform for this target group: drupa next age (dna). This is where newcomers, young talents, start-ups and established companies can network on an equal footing, find suitable Find cooperation partners and exchange innovative business ideas.
Source: drupa
