Organisers of The Print Show – and co-located The Sign Show – have announced that registration for this year’s events is now open. Taking place from 29th September to 1st October in Hall 1 of Birmingham’s NEC, The Print Show and The Sign Show will once again welcome thousands of visitors from across the UK. With around three months to go until doors open, the 2026 events look set to be the biggest on record, with floorspace filling up fast as organisers welcome some of the biggest brands from across the industry. As part of the preparations for the 2026 events, registration has now opened, allowing those planning to attend this autumn to secure their places ahead of time. As has been the case since The Print Show made its debut in 2015, entrance remains free to all visitors, allowing them to explore the very latest in print, sign, and related technologies. Those interested in attending can visit The Sign Show or The Print Show website, click on the ‘Register Now’ button at the top of the page, and fill out a simple form with their details to secure their place at the shows. Pre-registering allows visitors to skip the queues upon arrival, collect their badge, and head straight into hall. In addition, the co-location of the two shows means visitors will only need to pre-register once to gain access to both events. Chris Davies, event director of The Sign Show and The Print Show, comments: “With more leading brands, live technology demonstrations, and new feature areas planned for 2026, this year’s events are shaping up to be unmissable for anyone working across print, sign, and visual communications. “We would encourage visitors to register early and secure their place at the must-attend events for the UK print and sign markets.” The Print Show took place for the first time in September 2025 By Rob Fletcher Registration opens for The Print Show 2026 The Print Show and The Sign Show are “vibrant” events that are “critical” for the UK market, according to leading manufacturer Epson, which recently signed up to exhibit at the 2026 event. A long-term supporter of The Print Show, Epson will switch to The Sign Show section of the hall for the 2026 event, with the aim of capturing attention from visitors to both shows. As was the case in 2025, The Sign Show and The Print Show will again run as co-located events, offering visitors with interests across both the sign and print markets to view the latest solutions in both sectors. Epson is one of many exhibitors that will benefit from this approach, with its solutions in place in many print and sign companies across the UK. Phil McMullin, head of sales for commercial and industrial at Epson UK, says the co-location presents the manufacturer with the ideal opportunity to connect with a wide range of existing and new customers. “The Epson print offering is a very broad church these days, encompassing a wide range of print applications including market leading signage printers,” McMullin says, adding: “We needed more floor space to show off new products and chose a stand effectively straddling the two shows. “Digital technology has blurred so many lines in the print industry that we don’t really see these shows as separate.” McMullin went on to say that exhibitions like The Print Show and The Sign Show are the best opportunity for industry members to view the latest solutions in-person. With this in mind, he says anyone with interests in print or sign should view this year’s co-located events as a must-attend. “We believe Epson print quality is the best on offer, so we want potential customers to see our printers in production,” McMullin says, continuing: “UK printers and sign-makers typically do not travel in numbers to European shows, so it’s critically important to have a vibrant and relevant, UK-based tradeshow. “We also believe that there is only space for one expo to showcase the UK print and sign industry. If you are in the business of making signs or print to sell, then The Print Show and The Sign Show provide an opportunity to investigate new profitable revenue streams and keep up to date with technology.” Chris Davies, event director of The Print Show and The Sign Show, adds: “We’re delighted to welcome Epson back to the events for 2026.” Epson is a long-term supporter of the co-located The Print Show Epson hails The Print Show as ‘critical’ for UK market By Rob Fletcher 19 www.printmonthly.co.uk July | August 2026 - Issue 361 | NEWS
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