Print Expo and Media Expo Chennai 2025

Two prominent exhibitions, Print Expo Chennai and the debut edition of Media Expo Chennai are coming together under one roof this July, marking a dynamic transformation of India’s print and signage sectors that are making a shift toward sustainable practices and digital operations. 

Scheduled to be held from 10-12 July 2025 at the Chennai Trade Centre, these co-located expos will spotlight the convergence of print, signage, packaging, advertising, and evolving visual communication products and technologies, offering a direct access to industry innovations, business exchange and a future-centric dialogue.

Marking its 15th edition, Print Expo continues to be South India’s flagship event for the printing and allied industries. Its synergy with Media Expo – with a legacy of 54 editions held in Mumbai and New Delhi, will expand its footprint by launching its premiere edition in Chennai this year. This will present a more diversified experience for the exhibitors and visitors alike, mirroring the real-time convergence happening within the commercial print and media ecosystem.

The co-located shows will be spread across 10,560 square meters of exhibition area, welcoming more than 200 exhibitors. Print Expo will showcase the latest in offset and digital printing machines, high-performance inkjet and laser technologies, paper bag manufacturing systems and eco-friendly inks and chemicals, highlighting the future of sustainable print. 

On the other hand, Media Expo opens a gateway to the world of visual communication and branding, featuring advanced printing machinery, ink formulations and a vibrant display of indoor and outdoor advertising innovations, branding tools and trendy signage solutions. 

Together, the two expos create a seamless ecosystem where ideas move from concept to creation, from media to material. Attracting professionals from backgrounds such as printing, advertising, marketing, design, the combination will offer an end-to-end view of the print and signage industry—uniting technical excellence with creative impact. This wide spectrum of innovation echoes the rapid digital transformation and automation wave in the global printing industry.

Growing industry

According to Grand View Research, the India digital printing market, valued at US$ 1.45 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1%, reaching US$ 2.67 billion by 2030. Meanwhile, the commercial printing segment, currently at US$ 35.5 billion, continues to expand with a focus on energy-efficient, eco-conscious technologies and hybrid production workflows, the organizers said in a release.

At the same time, Media Expo Chennai’s entry into the southern market aligns with the explosive growth in digital signage and outdoor advertising. As per the Grand View Research observations, India digital signage market, currently worth over US$ 1 billion, is forecast to double by 2030, growing at 10.3% CAGR, propelled by the surge in DOOH (digital out-of-home) formats, UV and LED technologies, and demand for eco-friendly, recyclable media. 

With OOH advertising spending expected to hit US$ 524.81 million in 2025, the Media Expo promises to be a vital showcase for agencies, brand marketers and signage innovators seeking sustainable and high-impact solutions.

A major draw this year is the seminar series curated in collaboration with Future Schoolz, a reputed industry think tank. These sessions will deep-dive into emerging print-tech disruptions, AI-driven automation, hyper-personalization and sustainable manufacturing practices—topics that are reshaping business models from commoditized production to service-oriented offerings.

Grand support

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.

This year the supporting associations bring immense strength and credibility to the event, serving as the backbone of regional and national printing communities. Their collective presence reflects the industry’s diversity and reach while playing a crucial role in amplifying the scale, impact, and success of the expo—transforming it into a truly Pan-India celebration of print excellence. 

The associations lending their support to this year’s edition include the Tamil Nadu Master Printers Federation, Kerala Master Printers Association, Andhra Pradesh Rashtra Offset Printers Association, Coimbatore Master Printer Association, Madurai District Offset Printers Association, Sivakasi Masters Printers Association, Salem District Offset Printers Association, Trichy District Integrated Printers Association, Karnataka Offset Printers Association, Delhi Printers Association, Chhattisgarh Printers Association, Karur Offset Printing Press Welfare Association, and the Sri Lanka Association of Printers. 

On the exhibitor front, major brands such as Bindwel, Canon, Print, Fujifilm, Komori, Konica Minolta, Minosha, Monotech, Technova and Xerox, among others will take part in Print Expo 2025. These companies are expected to demonstrate next-gen printing and packaging machinery, AI-integrated workflows, cloud-based job management and sustainable print solutions. 

Likewise, Media Expo 2025 will bring Colorjet, JX Enterprises, Epson, Lisco, Misaki, CMT, Laxmi sales, Colors Digital India, Co-sign, Benson Polymer, Pidilite Industries Limited and other brands. 

The combined showcase of both defines the technological resurgence of print and signage, reflecting the market’s evolving needs, from mass customization to just-in-time production and from product delivery to experience creation. As the industry shifts from manual workflows to intelligent automation and from low-cost to low-risk supply chains, the 2025 edition emerges as a business-critical event for professionals aiming to stay relevant and competitive.

Together, Print Expo and Media Expo Chennai 2025 will serve as the ultimate convergence point for printers, packaging converters, brand owners, ad agencies, retail solution providers and visual merchandisers—offering a 360-degree view of the present and future of the industry.

Print Expo Chennai is jointly organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and Showcase Trade Fairs and Business Media Private Limited. While Media Expo Chennai, organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, comes from a legacy of 54 editions that have been held across Mumbai and Delhi editions, now marking its presence in Chennai.