Category: Lesley Simpson

Benefiting the masses

I don’t think I’m giving too much away ahead of the publication of our 2024 Widthwise Report – not long now!!! – when I say workflow efficiencies are a key focus for so many PSPs, and therefore a hotbed of innovation...

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Song, song, new

With the Drupa 2024 song ‘Let us Create the Future’ my new earworm, it seems apt to flag up that industries and businesses which fail to deploy robotics and AI to improve their operations may face a similar fate as those who...

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It’s showtime…again

Today’s the day! Drupa is on. Are you winging your way there as you read this? Or do you eschew such enormous trade shows these days for small, more intimate and targeted domestic events – such as Soyang’s open days in...

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University challenge

Businesses are being invited to a breakfast meeting at Teesside University in Middlesborough on 18 June where Owain Brennan, CEO of SeerBI, will flag up AI and machine learning possibilities. There’ll also be the chance to...

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I spy

CyberUK – the government’s flagship cyber security event – is currently taking place in Birmingham, with experts examining the most pressing challenges. That, together with the introduction of a free Secure...

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21 February to 23 February 2027
Printwear & Promotion LIVE!

www.printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk

Where?

Hall 20, NEC Birmingham

What is it?

Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the UK's leading exhibition for the garment and promotional product decoration industry.

The 2026 event saw more than 120 exhibitors showcase the very latest bits of garment decoration equipment and blank garments to thousands of visitors.

Key players from across the marketplace, including Gildan, Roland DG, Fruit of the Loom, Resolute, UPM Metamark, and Stahls’ UK, have already signed up to exhibit.

If you are looking to diversify in 2027, this is one exhibition you should not miss out on!

22 February 2027
The Sign Industry Awards

www.thesignindustryawards.co.uk

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham

What is it?

The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications.

6 April to 9 April 2027
FESPA Global Print Expo 2027

www.fespa.com

Where?

Messe Munich, Germany

What is it?

FESPA Global Print Expo is Europe’s leading exhibition for screen, digital and wide-format printing, textile printing, and signage.

Discover the latest technology, materials, and applications across print, personalisation and signage. You’ll experience live demonstrations, get hands-on with the latest tech and get your business ahead making new connections at networking events. It’s the perfect chance to explore how print is evolving. Co-located with the European Sign Expo, WrapFest and Textile it features product launches, live demonstrations, expert talks, and competitions like World Wrap Masters. With a strong focus on business growth, automation, and investment-ready buyers, the expo is an essential platform for professionals seeking the latest print solutions and industry trends.

Whether you’re a print service provider, a brand owner, or a creative professional, see the future of print coming to life at FESPA 2027. Secure your place at the heart of print innovation.