On 16 May 2025, the highly anticipated All in Print China 2026 Press Conference, held at the high-end Crowne Plaza Beijing International Airport, drew major attention from the printing community. Over 100 industry participants, including exhibitors, media representatives, and associations, gathered to gain insights into the strategic vision and innovative highlights of All in Print 2026 (AIP China 2026), scheduled for 12-16 October 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
AIP China 2026 is expected to attract over 1,100 exhibitors to an expo area spanning an impressive 1,10,000 square metres. The exhibition will feature the entire industry chain – digital printing and pre-press, comprehensive printing, packaging printing and post-press processing, corrugated packaging, labelling, flexible packaging, inks and innovative materials – forming a comprehensive one-stop platform for multiple upstream-downstream business matching sessions.
Conference Reflects AIP China 2026’s Dynamism
The conference kicked off with a series of captivating opening speeches filled with crucial insights. Liu Xiaokai, President of the Printing Technology Association of China, unveiled AIP China 2026’s slogan ‘Intelligent Print, Infinite Creation’ and underscored the Chinese printing industry’s key role and development potential.
Evian Gu, General Manager, Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., emphasised AIP China 2026’s commitment to driving digital transformation and sustainable development, stating that AIP China has always been a pioneer in connecting global resources and showcasing cutting-edge technologies.
A standout moment was the speech by Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, in which she reaffirmed drupa’s unwavering support for AIP China and its commitment to fostering international collaboration.
The most attractive part was when the organisers unveiled the plans and highlighted the key trends for AIP China 2026.
Expanding Business Network in China and Asian Region
59.89% of the international participants at AIP China 2023 came from Asia, which reflects the event’s influence and strong business networking capabilities in the region. In particular, given the establishment of Messe Düsseldorf Asia in 2024, which aims to strengthen regional cooperation, full support will be given to AIP China 2026. The aim is to simultaneously expand AIP China 2026’s presence in major Asian markets, while also grasping the demand characteristics and development trends of the printing industry in different Asian regions to offer more targeted and valuable platforms to both exhibitors and visitors.
Experiencing Global Participation and Opportunities
AIP China 2026 is set to witness a significant influx of international brands and exhibitor groups. Over 120 international exhibitors, hailing from diverse regions across the globe including Europe, North America, and Asia, will grace the event, occupying an impressive expanse of over 12,000 square metres, and thereby promising a wealth of opportunities and unparalleled experiences for all attendees.
Igniting More Inspiration from 60+ Concurrent Events
All in Print has long been a networking platform for gaining insights into cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and tailored solutions in the printing industry. AIP China 2026 will gather some of the industry’s trending and future topics, including advancements in artificial intelligence, print and finishing 4.0, digitalisation in printing and packaging, pre-press digital twin simulation platform, etc. This will immerse attendees into an inspiring world of printing, brimming with innovation, networking prospects, and profound insights into the fascinating era of AI-driven printing.
AI-powered Future of Printing
The printing industry is evolving rapidly, with intelligent systems like smart printing, AI printing, and machine learning algorithms revolutionising business operations. AIP China 2026 will focus on AI printing technologies and the latest products across the entire industry chain, from digital printing innovations to smart pre-press and post-press solutions.
With drupa’s support, AIP China 2026 will bring international trends and future technologies to Asia, featuring three major zones: the Future Technology Zone for top-tier printing innovations, the Digital Intelligence Zone for digitalisation and intelligent manufacturing, and the Industry Convergence Zone for cutting-edge innovations across the printing supply chain.
AIP China 2026 promises to be a melting pot of industry-changing ideas and cutting-edge developments.
