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2026
EVENT WHEN WHERE WHAT WWW Glasstec 20-23 October Düsseldorf, Germany World’s leading trade fair for glass manufacturing, processing and finishing with ESMA member pavilion dedicated to glass decoration. To book your pavilion space please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. glasstec-online.com 
Industrial Print Integration 24-25 November Neuss, Germany The 5th edition of Europe’s biggest conference which brings together experts from all industrial print technologies to consult on best case options as well as to provide tips on new developments, allowing manufacturers to compare strengths and identify best practices. Inkjet, spray coating, aeorosol, as well as other jetting techniques are all welcome to offer their solutions to today’s market’s crucial issues, including technology, sustainability and new business models. ipi-conference.com 
ESMA Academy: Challenging Fluids in Industrial Inkjet 7-10 December Selb, Germany ESMA Academy explores how inkjet systems adapt to fluids with unique viscosity, surface tension, and particle size ranges. For example, white inks and high-particle-load fluids require specialised stabilisation, while temperature-sensitive formulations need precise thermal management. The focus is on fluid delivery, meniscus control, and printhead compatibility to ensure robust drop formation and adhesion. esma.com/academy esma.com/academy -
2027
EVENT WHEN WHERE WHAT WWW SGAI Expo 21-23 January Navi Mumbai, India The B2B exhibition that brings together manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and buyers under one roof. The expo showcases the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in industrial automation, manufacturing, smart factories, and engineering solutions. sgaiexpo.com LOPEC 2-4 March Munich, Germany The world's leading exhibition and conference for flexible and printed electronics. Now also with an ESMA member pavilion. lopec.com ESMA General Assembly Networking 18 March Warsaw, Poland Networking evening with ESMA members, partners and representatives of the Polish printing community. esma.com/ga2027 FESPA Global Print Expo 6-9 April Munich, Germany The industry's leading gathering for speciality print, signage, textile decoration and visual communications. europe.fespa.com ESMA Academy Functional Printing 20-21 April Stuttgart, Germany As new materials and substrates enter production, inkjet printing faces growing demands for functional applications, where rheology, adhesion, drop or paste behaviour, and process control determine the difference between a prototype and a fully functional device. To bridge this gap, ESMA Academy, in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPA and Hahn Schickard, is launching a new training series. TBA Screen Print Innovations 15-17 June Essen, Germany After its inauguration in 2025, SPI has already secured its place as the homecoming event for the global screen-printing community.This focused expo proves that screen printing is not only alive but thriving – particularly in industrial and functional applications. spi-europe.com Microprinting 22-24 June Bad Schandau, Germany The third edition of the Microprinting workshop will delve into the latest advancements in printed and flexible electronics, highlighting their transformative impact in sectors such as wearables and med-tech. microprinting.de ITMA 16-22 September Hannover, Germany The world's leading textile and garment technology exhibition, held only once every four years. itma.com Inkjet Print Innovations eXpo 16-18 November Essen, Germany The first focused exhibition connecting commercial decision-makers with the transformative power of industrial inkjet technology. Free to attend, IPI-X is not a conference but a vibrant hub to meet, connect, learn, and grow your business within a targeted, global audience. ipi-x.com GlassPrint 30 November – 1 December Düsseldorf, Germany 10th edition of Europe’s only conference dedicated to glass decoration, focusing on inkjet and screen solutions for hollow and flat glass. glassprint.org
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