Organisers of the co-located The Print Show and The Sign Show are delighted to announce registration for the 2026 editions of the two leading industry events is now open.
Taking place from 29th September to 1st October in hall 1 of the NEC in Birmingham, The Print Show and The Sign Show will again welcome visitors from across the UK print and signage sectors.
This year, The Print Show will be celebrating its 10th anniversary edition, with the floorplan set to be the largest in the event’s history. Major manufacturers including Fujifilm, Agfa, Konica Minolta, Hybrid Services (Mimaki), Vivid Laminating Technologies, Plockmatic Group, Zund UK and swissQprint are among those exhibiting at this year’s show.
Meanwhile, The Sign Show will return for its second edition following a successful debut in 2025. This year, the event will welcome back major manufacturers such as HP and Roland DG, as well as host first-time exhibitors including Soyang Europe and Durst, while several leading names – such as Epson and Quality Print Services – have moved across the hall from the co-located The Print Show.
With just over four months to go until doors open to the two events, registration is now live, with those planning on attending able to beat the crowds by getting their name down early and securing swift access to the shows. 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 the hall.
In addition, 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, said: “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.”
New and Returning Special Features
Aside from meeting with the leading names in print and signage, visitors this year will also benefit from free access to several special, in-event features. These include the returning Knowledge Zone, which will again play host to a series of expert speakers from across the print industry and further afield. Topics up for discussion this year include the ongoing impact of AI on print, inkjet and hybrid printing, sustainability and the increasing use of robotics in the industry.
Elsewhere, attendees can access a brand-new show feature in Print Mastermind Live! Led by Colin Sinclair McDermott, The Online Print Coach, this interactive zone is designed to give print business owners the chance to step away from the show floor and take part in open conversations about how to grow their business. Visitors will be able to drop in and join short, topic-led group sessions hosted by experienced print professionals, offering practical insight into what’s working in the print industry right now.
Meanwhile, The Sign Show will welcome back David Mearns of Signmode to again host the Traditional Sign-Making Masterclass, a feature that proved incredibly popular at last year’s debut show. Here, visitors can experience and try their hand at some of the most celebrated sign-making methods – from sign-writing and screen printing on a flat table and on walls, to water and transfer leaf gilding.
With more features to be announced in the near future, The Print Show and The Sign Show are events that simply cannot be missed in 2026!
