From 13 to 14 May, the PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION provided information about the latest technologies, practical applications and strategic solutions. The combination of trade fair, congress and practical applications made Düsseldorf an important meeting place for the print, media and communications industry in the DACH region.
Meeting point for the industry with strong partners
With exhibitors such as Canon, FKS, Horizon, Konica Minolta, KURZ and Polar Mohr, as well as a top-class lecture programme, the congress trade fair underlined its status as an important meeting place for the print, media and communications industry.
‘We would like to thank the exhibitors, speakers and partners who are constantly working with us to develop and shape the PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION concept,’ emphasises Rüdiger Maaß, Managing Director of Fachverband Medienproduktion e.V. (FMP). ‘The event now feels like a real class reunion for the industry – characterised by intensive personal discussions, an intimate atmosphere and a shared desire to make a difference.’ Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Messe Düsseldorf, also emphasises the importance of the event: ‘PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION has become a permanent fixture for many in the industry – not least because it combines orientation, inspiration and concrete solutions. It impresses with its strong practical relevance, innovative applications and in-depth expertise – and hits the nerve of the industry with its topics.’
Knowledge transfer, networking and promoting young talent
PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION is regarded as a platform for intensive, in-depth knowledge transfer and visitors were given an insight into the possibilities of modern print, packaging and digital technologies. The focus was also on the next generation of the industry. Following the launch of the Youngster Talent Initiative in previous years, several vocational schools were on site and took the opportunity to familiarise themselves with current topics, technologies and practical applications at first hand.
Joint signal for the future
The leading trade fair announced its partnership with the industry campaign WE.LOVE.PRINT. ‘With the partnership to the industry initiative WE.LOVE.PRINT, drupa is strengthening the nationwide initiatives of the campaign, which underpins the importance and economic relevance of the industry,’ says Sabine Geldermann from Messe Düsseldorf. ‘Together we are providing impetus, creating reach and emphasising the resilience and future viability of the print industry.’
Professional association for media production
The FMP is an independent professional association that supports media producers in their daily work. The FMP’s main task is to provide professional development in all aspects of media and management knowledge relating to media production. With the ‘Certified Media Producer/FMP®’ training course, the association offers the only opportunity in Germany to obtain a recognised certificate for various specialist skills.
Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre
Founded on 7 January 1947, Nordwestdeutsche Ausstellungsgesellschaft mbH (NOWEA) established itself over the decades as a permanent exhibition company and went from being a local hero to a global player. More than 70 years later, Messe Düsseldorf is one of the ten trade fair organisers with the highest turnover and is represented as an internationally active company in all growth regions of the world.
