The print and signage industries are undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by sustainable practices, digital innovation, and advanced technologies. To showcase these developments, Print Expo Chennai and Media Expo Chennai are joining forces under one roof from July 10-12, 2025, at the Chennai Trade Centre.
The combined event will feature over 200 exhibitors across 10,560 sqm of exhibition space, offering a comprehensive platform for industry professionals to explore the latest innovations and trends. Print Expo Chennai, now in its 15th edition, will showcase cutting-edge printing technologies, while Media Expo Chennai, making its debut in the city, will highlight visual communication and branding solutions.
The event will highlight next-gen printing and packaging machinery, AI-integrated workflows, cloud-based job management, and sustainable print solutions, alongside a seminar series discussing emerging trends, sustainability, and skill development in the industry.
The Indian print and signage industries are experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for digital printing, signage, and outdoor advertising. According to Grand View Research, the digital printing market is projected to grow from USD 1.45 billion (2023) to USD 2.67 billion by 2030.
A major spotlight this year is the seminar series curated in collaboration with Future Schoolz, a reputed industry think tank on 11th July 2025. The sessions will deep-dive into emerging print-tech disruptions, AI-driven automation, new generation business planning, sustainability in future printing, bridging the skill-gap in print industry and more. The 2025 edition will also celebrate diversity and inclusion in the sector with participation from 'Girls Who Print', a global network supporting women in the printing industry, underscoring the human capital evolution alongside technological progress.
Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, commented: “We are very excited this year as we bring our legacy show Media Expo to Chennai along with Print Expo Chennai which already has a strong hold on the South Indian market. With these co-located shows, I believe that it is a strategic step which will drive the convergence of the media, printing and signage industry showcasing solutions that businesses require today.
The event is supported by prominent industry associations, including the Tamil Nadu Master Printers Federation, Kerala Master Printers Association, and others, underscoring the industry's diversity and reach.