Following an exceptional 12th edition marked by high visitor numbers and strong onsite experiences, the 13th edition of C!Print Lyon is gearing up to open its doors at Euroexpo Lyon, France, from 3-5 February 2026. Positioned as the nerve centre for visual communication and graphic arts professionals, the show promises to be a catalyst for new technology and creative solutions, which continues to open up to related markets such as packaging, photography, labels, and 3D printing.
This year’s event returns on the heels of a record-breaking 2025 edition, expecting to draw over 14,000 visitors from around the world to have a first-hand experience of a complete range of products and services offered by around 250 exhibitors. The list includes manufacturers of media printing equipment, equipment and media distributors, service providers, media partners, and trade associations. Major players who have confirmed their participation include 3M, Canon, Duplo, Durst, Epson, Fedrigoni, Fujifilm, HEIDELBERG, HP, Hybrid Software, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Konica Minolta, KURZ, Kyocera Document Solutions, RICOH, RISO, Roland DG, and swissQprint.
As in 2025, the show’s 2026 conference programme is organised around three major pillars: Creation, Production, and Communication. Designed to meet the current and future challenges of the profession, it offers 30 sessions led by 80 market experts and professionals. Topics include the focus of Industry 5.0 on digital, robots, and artificial intelligence; effective communication for very small and small medium enterprises (VSEs and SMEs); technicality of the current paper industry; circular economy; role of graphic design and typography in branding; attractiveness of the graphics industry for the younger generation; and overview of UNIIC initiatives and support programmes.
C!Print 2026 combines concepts that represent creativity, production, and evolution for the graphics industry and visual communication. The mission is to support professionals in the evolving market, identify trends, unveil technological and creative innovations, listen to professionals, and facilitate interactions, with the aim of ensuring the industry’s proper course.
More than just a trade fair, C!Print provides a platform to exchange, understand market evolution, meet key industry players, and test new personalisable media. It also provides an opportunity to view some of the latest innovations in printing, personalisation, and finishing.
Opening Hours: (3-4 February 2026): 9.30 am – 6 pm, (5 February 2026): 9.30 am – 5 pm.
