(October – December 2024)
The Middle East, over the years, has blossomed into a major hub of economic growth and innovation. This transformation is also vividly seen in the printing, paper, and packaging industries, as some of the best exhibitions are being hosted in the region, including Gulf Print & Pack, FESPA Middle East, SGI Dubai, Paperworld Middle East, etc.
As more of such high-profile events continue to be staged, the region’s significance in the industry will grow, making it a dynamic and exciting destination for professionals and companies from around the world.
Listed below are some of the most important regional and international printing and packaging exhibitions and trade shows.
Middle East & Africa
OCTOBER
plastprintpack West Africa: 8-10 October, 2024, Parc des Expositions, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Plastics, Printing & Packaging). www.ppp-westafrica.com
GITEX Global: 14-18 October 2024, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, UAE. (Agritech, Digital Health, Smart Manufacturing). www.gitex.com
NOVEMBER
Gulfood Manufacturing: 5-7 November, 2024, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, UAE. (F&B). www.gulfoodmanufacturing.com
Qatar 4P’s: 6-8 November, 2024, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), Doha, Qatar. (Packaging, Processing, Printing & Plastics). www.hospitalityqatar.qa/qatar-pppp
paperworld Middle East: 12-14 November, 2024, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, UAE. (Paper, Stationery & Office Supplies). www.paperworld-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com
Saudi Stitch & Tex Expo: 18-20 November, 2024, The Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Textile & Garment Machinery, Printing Technologies, Yarn & Fabric Innovations). www.saudistitchandtex.com
Africa Food Show Morocco: 19-21 November, 2024, Office Des Changes, Casablanca, Morocco. (Farming, Food, Food Processing & Packaging). www.morocco.africafoodshow.com
Iraq Plast / Agro Pack Iraq: 25-28 November, 2024, Erbil International Fairground, Erbil, Iraq. (Plastics, Agrofood, F&B Processing & Packaging). www.ppp-iraq.com / www.iraq-agrofood.com
DECEMBER
pacprocess MEA / Food Africa: 3-5 December, 2024, Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), Cairo, Egypt. (Processing & Packaging, Food & Beverages). www.pacprocess-mea.com / www.foodafrica-expo.com
Other Major Global Trade Shows
OCTOBER
glasstec: 22-25 October, 2024, Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre, Dusseldorf, Germany. (Glass Manufacturing, Processing & Finishing). www.glasstec-online.com
Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2024: 23-26 October, 2024, Tuyap Fair and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey. (Packaging). www.packagingfair.com
NOVEMBER
WEPACK ASEAN 2024: 14-16 November, 2024, Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Packaging). www.wepackasean-expo.com
Labelexpo India 2024: 14-17 November, 2024, India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, India. (Label & Package Printing). www.labelexpo-india.com
DECEMBER
Global Printing & Packaging Expo Surabaya: 12-14 December, 2024, Grand City Convex, Surabaya, Indonesia. (Printing & Packaging). www.globalprintpackexpo.com
