APPPEXPO Shanghai — the world’s leading trade fair for printing, signage, packaging and advertising technology
APPPEXPO Shanghai
Duration
March 4–7, 2026
Location
Shanghai
Topic
Branding, Advertising and Marketing
Key Information about APPPEXPO Shanghai
General Information
2,000+ exhibitors, 150,000 visitors, 230,000 sqm exhibition space
The APPPEXPO (Shanghai International Printing & Packaging Expo) is one of the world’s largest exhibitions for printing, advertising and visual communication technologies. Held at NECC Shanghai, it attracts 2,000 exhibitors from 30+ countries and 150,000 visitors globally. Organized by Shanghai Modern International Exhibition Co., Ltd., APPPEXPO is certified by UFI and serves as the most influential event for print and digital media industries in Asia.
Themes
Printing, signage, packaging, 3D printing, digital media and advertising innovation
The exhibition covers the full scope of the industry — from wide-format printing and textile printing to LED displays, advertising signage, packaging solutions, 3D printing, and creative design. Dedicated sectors highlight green printing, sustainable materials, and smart digital production.
Participants
Manufacturers, designers, integrators, agencies and corporate brands
Participants include global leaders such as HP, Epson, Canon, Mimaki, Ricoh, 3M, Avery Dennison, Orafol, Durst, Roland, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Arlon, and Chinese tech innovators like Flora, Hanway and Zenith Digital. Visitors include printers, designers, agencies, marketers and procurement managers.
Exhibits
Printers, inks, materials, displays, signage, 3D printing and software
Exhibits feature industrial and textile printers, UV and digital presses, inks, substrates, 3D printers, LED signage, AR/VR applications, and creative media software.
Venue
NECC Shanghai
The National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) offers 400,000 sqm of space, advanced facilities and ideal logistics for global trade fairs, making it a key hub for technology exhibitions.
Organizer
Shanghai Modern International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Organized by Shanghai Modern International Exhibition Co., Ltd., supported by the China Advertising Association, and certified by UFI, APPPEXPO is Asia’s largest and most comprehensive exhibition for print and visual industries.
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