Drupa is coming! After an eight-year absence due to covid, the quadrennial trade show dedicated to the graphic arts industry returns from May 28 to June 7, 2024. Spread over 140,000 m2 in 18 exhibition halls, 1,427 exhibitors from 50 countries will present their latest printing technology solutions at Drupa in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Numerous major manufacturers and brands of machines and solutions will be present: MGI, Heidelberg, Fujifilm, Koenig & Bauer, Bobst, Onevision, Canon, Comexi, Duplo, EFI, Epson, Esko, Horizon, HP, Kodak, Kolbus, Komori, Konica Minolta, Kurz, Cron, Landa, Müller Martini, Ricoh, Screen, Windmöller & Hölscher and Xeikon.
Notably absent, however, are Xerox, Langley Holdings and its subsidiary Manroland Sheetfed, Domino and Agfa.
In addition to packaging, which becomes more and more important with each edition, one of the key themes of this 2024 edition will be the circular economy. Limited fossil resources and carbon emissions have made sustainability an essential part of companies' long-term strategies.
Drupa will present the keys to sustainable production of printing and packaging solutions, and industry trends to achieve the goal of a circular economy.
Automation, Print/Finish 4.0, artificial intelligence, platform economics and connectivity will also take center stage in the Drupa Cube conference program, at expert forums, the Touchpoint Sustainable area and Touchpoint Packaging.
For the first time, the show organizers will also be offering the Drupa next age (dna) area. This space is dedicated to young companies and innovative SMEs looking for partners. dna will give them the opportunity to present their ideas for new products and services to an international audience.
Drupa 2024 opens its doors from Tuesday May 28 to Friday June 7, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
