Category: Tech Knowledge

Automate or procrastinate?

When it comes to digital transformation of your business, are you at the cutting edge or merely sitting on the ledge? Have you even begun to ask yourself what your business needs to do to remain competitive in a more automated world? Jan De Roeck, director solutions managment, Esko, challenges you to think, digitise, automate, connect.

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Get ready for PDF 2.0

The first new version of the PDF specification since 2008 has just been published by the International Standards Organisation. So what will be the impact on print production of PDF 2.0 – the first post-Adobe standard? Martin Bailey, CTO of Global Graphics and the primary UK expert to the ISO committees working on PDF, PDF/X and PDF/VT provides pointers. 

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Mind your business

…or let someone else mind it for you if you don’t have the in-house resource to ensure a robust and effective IT infrastructure. Andrew Metcalfe, managing director, of Opal IT runs through the key must-do’s.

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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.