Technologies are developing rapidly, production processes are becoming more complex and new tools are finding their way into everyday work in print and media production. Anyone who wants to make confident decisions and work efficiently in the long term should regularly update and deepen their knowledge.
Intergraf, in collaboration with Smithers, invites professionals from the European book, printing and publishing value chain to attend the Shaping the Future with Books conference. The event will take place on 19 February 2026 at the Cardo Hotel in Brussels.
From 5 to 7 May 2026, Erfurt will become the centre of additive manufacturing. rapid.tech 3D is considered the leading platform for the industrial 3D printing community and brings together manufacturers, users and researchers. With its event concept combining an exhibition, trade congress and networking, it shows how innovations from research can be transferred into real-world applications.
Mimaki Europe, a leading supplier of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, will be presenting a wide range of materials and textile production at Heimtextil in Frankfurt from 13 to 16 January 2026 (Hall 3.0, Stand A97). The focus will be on the TRAPIS pigment transfer textile printing system, which can be used to print on a wide range of fabric types with a single set of inks, from natural fibres to blended fabrics and synthetic materials.
The Fogra Colour Management Symposium (CMS) is entering its tenth round. On 25 and 26 February 2026, the international colour management community will meet at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Munich. Under the motto ‘Matching Colour – Matching People’, the focus will be on practical relevance, exchange and innovation. In addition to 16 exhibitors, the event will feature 21 presentations by users who will share their experiences, challenges and solutions.
Roland DG will be presenting the DIMENSE DA-640 at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt. In Hall 3.0, Stand A50, the company will be demonstrating how large-format digital printing and relief-like textures can be combined to create new design possibilities.
The new concept for the Online Print Summit 2026 is ready, and the Durst Group will be participating as a major partner for the first time at the flagship event on 12 and 13 March 2026 in the Alte Kongresshalle in Munich. Long-standing partners such as rissc solutions, ctrl-s, Printess, Crispy Mountain, Probo, HP and Cloudlab are also on board.
FESPA Middle East will take place from 13 to 15 January 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. The three-day conference will focus on the transformation of the regional market, international expansion, digital design, sustainability and automation.
The fourth edition of the Industrial Print Integration (IPI) Conference, organised by the European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association (ESMA), offered in-depth insights. With 59 presentations in three subject areas and an exhibition with 56 table stands, IPI confirmed its role as an important meeting place for the industrial, functional and specialised printing industry.
