Ticket sales have begun approximately three months before the start of the PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION. On June 16 and 17, 2026, the foyer of Hall 1 at Messe Düsseldorf will become the meeting place for decision-makers from the print industry, marketing, communications, and the creative sector.
Under the motto “The Future Requires Adaptability,” the congress and trade fair focuses on practical applications and use cases for the use of print in conjunction with digital channels. And the strategic direction is already showing results: Around 95 percent of the exhibition space has been booked.
“The PDC thrives on personal exchange and enthusiasm for concrete applications. We look forward to demonstrating, together with the industry, the immense innovative power of print and the opportunities it offers companies,” explains Rüdiger Maaß, Managing Director of the German Association for Media Production.
The PDC thrives on personal exchange and enthusiasm for concrete applications. “The start of ticket sales marks the next milestone for the PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION. As part of the drupa alliance network, it brings together industry professionals, users, and marketers in a compact, practical format,” says Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf.
Numerous companies have already confirmed their participation. Exhibitors such as Heidelberg, Konica Minolta, Canon, Fedrigoni, Elanders, Kurz, Carl Berberich, FKS, and ITA Systeme will present solutions ranging from production and workflow to print finishing and applications in multichannel environments. The convention will be complemented by a congress program with three parallel sessions and an overarching keynote address.
With strengthened partnerships with organizations including the European Brand & Packaging Design Association, the North-West Printing and Media Association, and the German Marketing Association, the PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION is aimed at target groups from the packaging design, printing, marketing, and brand management sectors.
German Association for Media Production (FMP)
The FMP, based in Rhineland-Palatinate, is an independent professional association that pools knowledge and expertise across the diverse facets of the communications industry. A key focus of the FMP is providing professional development in all aspects of media and management knowledge related to media production. According to the association, its “Certified Media Producer/FMP®” training program offers a unique opportunity in Germany to obtain a recognized certificate for various professional competencies. Furthermore, the FMP works on developing industry trends and is supported in this endeavor by over 50 renowned strategic partners.
