Print4All 2027 to Drive Future of Printing & Converting

Print4All is moving into the next phase of its journey towards 2027, presenting to the market the project for the upcoming edition, scheduled at Fiera Milano from 25–28 May 2027.Organised by Fiera Milano and promoted by ACiMGA and ARGI, the event returns with its renewed schedule.

At the core of the project is the ability to represent and connect the entire printing and converting ecosystem—from printing systems and converting processes, to materials and application solutions—with tailored offerings for every sector where these technologies are applied.

Print4All will present the industry in its full breadth, from package printing to industrial printing, from corrugated to labelling, from commercial and publishing print to large-format and visual communication, extending to innovations in substrates, inks, and materials.

The exhibition has adopted an approach that reflects the complexity of the market and its capacity to address cross-industry needs, from industrial manufacturing to brand communication.

Print4All 2027 is built on a clear vision that printing and converting technologies are not merely production tools, but strategic components for shaping identity, enhancing products, and making brand communication more effective.

The upcoming exhibition will serve as a convergence hub for these processes. It aims to demonstrate how integration drives the development of highly advanced solutions tailored to meet the specific requirements of each application segment.

Special Areas of Print4All 2027

To interpret the most dynamic trajectories of the industry, Print4All 2027 will focus on two special initiatives designed to showcase the potential and innovation capacity of the most dynamic market segments.

Print Matter(s): Developed in collaboration with Sapienza University of Rome—through the Sapienza Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hub—this initiative takes the form of a research platform connecting materials, technologies, production processes, applications, and future scenarios, offering a cross-cutting perspective on innovation.

The objective is to turn research into a practical tool for companies by linking innovation, production, and market needs. The project starts from the analysis and selection of materials—sustainable, emerging, or already in use—to explore not only their technical characteristics, but above all their potential applications and the value they can generate in terms of product and communication. The work is structured around four thematic clusters, expressed through four verbs. ‘Regenerate’focuses on new materials and production models oriented towards sustainability and biofabrication. ‘Perceive’ explores the role of surfaces and materials in shaping sensory experience and perceived value. ‘Digitalise’ analyses the evolution of production processes, customisation, and the integration between physical and digital. Finally, ‘Activate’ investigateshow print is evolving into a technology capable of enabling new functions, behaviours, and possibilities for materials.

The results will go beyond theory, taking the form of prototypes, samples, and mock-ups that will create an experiential area at the exhibition—not merely a collection of materials, but a curated journey designed to show what is already achievable today and which scenarios are emerging for the value chain.

Corrugated Experience: The second edition of the initiative dedicated to corrugated board returns, positioning it not only as a technical material but an industrial resource capable of accompanying a product throughout its lifecycle—from packaging to logistics through to recycling.

This is a segment where print plays a key role in transforming corrugated into a communication and branding tool. The area will focus on a sector representing excellence within Made in Italy, through a structured narrative that highlights its strategic role across the value chain.

The project will combine an exhibition offering of technologies, solutions, and materials, with a content programme to interpret the main ongoing developments in the sector. Topics ranging from sustainability and recycling to the evolution of logistics and e-commerce, from industrial efficiency and automation to the role of packaging in communication and emerging skills requirements, will be addressed through two complementary formats. Ask the Expert’s guided in-depth sessions will enablecompanies and professionals to engage directly with experts on specific application topics. Meet & Greet will provide an informal networking experience for participants to engage indiscussions, share experiences, and foster relationships across the value chain. This approach reinforces the role of the area as a hub for knowledge and exchange, where content and networking combine to provide a concrete view of the development opportunities in corrugated.

Labelling will continue to be a key development area, wherefinishing and customisation are evolving in close connection with converting and package printing, generating new application opportunities for packaging and product communication.

Print4Future Engages Young Talent

Alongside technology and market content, Print4All 2027 strengthens its commitment to education and employment with Print4Future, the project designed to bring younger generations closer to the printing and converting value chain and to present concrete career opportunities within the industry.

The initiative responds to an increasingly evident need for companies due to the difficulty in sourcing technical and operational skills capable of managing increasingly digitalisedmachinery. Across all Italian technical and manufacturing sectors, 67.8% report challenges in finding suitable profiles—a significant gap that underscores the need to build direct connections between the education system and the production world. In this context, the printing and converting sector continues to evolve, requiring diversified skills—from material management to production processes through to advanced digital solutions—while representing a significant employment base at European level, with over 5,00,000 employees.

Print4Future aims to identify new talent for the market and bridge the gap between supply and demand by bringing a structured career orientation programme to the exhibition. On 28 May, hundreds of senior high school students will attend the fair and take part in a dedicated programme to discover the sector, its transformations, and the professional roles it offers. Exhibiting companies will be directly involved through meetings, discussions, and testimonials, with entrepreneurs, managers, and HR professionals sharing insights on required skills, entry pathways, and career development opportunities.

The initiative will translate into concrete scouting and recruiting activity, enabling companies to identify new talent, as well as offering youngsters the opportunity to connect with a sector that is often underestimated but rich in prospects.

Market Ambassadors

For 2027, Print4All continues to define its offering through ongoing dialogue with the value chain. The development of the exhibition is engaging companies and industry professionals with the aim of shaping content and initiatives that closely reflect current market developments.

Within this framework, ambassadors will be selected from among professionals with direct experience in key areas such as labelling, corrugated, personalisation, and packaging, to accurately represent the different segments of the industry.

Ultimately, the active involvement of industry experts ensures the exhibition delivers practical, real-world value by directly addressing current corporate needs like application-driven solutions and market insights. By transitioning from a traditional showcase into a dynamic hub for networking and knowledge exchange, the event positions itself as an essential platform shaped by those who understand the market best.