drupa 2024 Draws Curtains, Exceeds All Expectations
Surpassing all expectations, drupa 2024, dubbed the “Olympics of printing technology”, concluded on a high, never imagined in its long history. The 11-day trade show demonstrated the progress of an entire sector so impressively, giving proof of the operational excellence of the industry.
1,643 exhibitors from 52 nations presented an outstanding showcase of innovations in the sprawling Düsseldorf exhibition halls and thrilled the trade visitors with unforgettable performances.
After Europe, Asia was the most strongly represented region with 22%. Asia as well as Latin America and the MENA region are markets with great growth potential, which was reflected in the significant increase in the exhibitors’ presence. Many key players, including BOBST, Canon, Fujifilm, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, HP, Horizon, Koenig & Bauer, Komori, Konica Minolta, Kurz, and Landa, reported having signed contracts that significantly exceeded expectations.
Under the motto “we create the future”, drupa’s 18 halls were abuzz with ground-breaking innovations and technologies, and featured over 300 speakers who represented the crème-de-la-crème of the industry. The major highlight of drupa 2024 were the five special forums – drupa cube, drupa touchpoint sustainability, drupa touchpoint packaging, drupa next age (dna), and drupa touchpoint textiles – that turned into robust platforms in decision-making and discussing the latest opportunities.
ME Printer joins global media
ME Printer joined the rest of the global media heading towards Germany as the Middle East media partner. Seasoned journalist and industry expert Alex Jahanbani (Editor-in-Chief) and experienced sales strategist Prabhulla Chandran (Digital Media Sales Manager) helmed the two-man ME Printer team to drupa, providing first-hand coverage of the latest technologies on display, interviews with industry stalwarts, trending topics at the special forums, and much more.
Our media expertise was able to get a one-on-one interface with top officials representing global leaders such as BOBST, Canon, Eastman Kodak Company, HP, Koenig & Bauer, Komori, Miraclon, Wepack, Youssef Allam Group, Mimaki, Brother, Barberan, Epson, Fujifilm and Saudi Xerox.
With over 20 years of expertise, our print and online editions continue to offer reliable and latest news, views, and expert analysis on the printing, packaging, and related industries. ME Printer is published from Dubai.
drupa 2024 Celebrates Egypt and China
The Messe Düsseldorf management team led by Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, hosted participants from Egypt on Egyptian Welcome Day at drupa 2024. The special event, held on 29 May, 2024, was dedicated to welcoming exhibitors, company representatives, and visitors from Egypt attending drupa 2024, and recognizing Egypt’s outstanding contributions to the print and media industry.
The day featured insightful discussions, invaluable networking opportunities, and a vibrant cultural exchange. Egyptian professionals also had the opportunity to showcase their innovation and creativity on a global stage.
Dating back to 2008, this special occasion is co-organised by the drupa administration along with the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GACIC), the Egyptian Chamber of Printing & Packaging Industries, and the Arab print media.
Affirming the growing influence of China’s printing industry on the global stage, drupa 2024 also celebrated 31 May, 2024, as China Day. Besides acknowledging China’s longstanding partnership with drupa, the initiative was also an affirmation of the growing influence of China’s printing industry on the global stage.
A spectacular Chinese Night presented an unforgettable experience in networking, relaxation, and entertainment for the Chinese exhibitors, visitors, and international media partners who have travelled to Düsseldorf as part of drupa 2024.
The next edition of drupa, the world’s leading trade fair of printing technologies that stands for inspiration, innovation, top-class knowledge transfer, and intensive networking, will be held in Düsseldorf in 2028.
