Print Expo and Media Expo Chennai 2025 to be held in July

The 15th edition of Print Expo Chennai and the debut edition of Media Expo Chennai will be held from July 10-12, 2025, at the Chennai Trade Centre. The expos will spotlight the convergence of print, signage, packaging, advertising, and evolving visual communication products and technologies, offering direct access to the industry innovations, business exchange, and a future-centric dialogue.

Print Expo will showcase the latest in offset and digital printing machines, high-performance inkjet and laser technologies, revolutionary paper bag manufacturing systems, and
eco-friendly inks and chemicals, highlighting the future of sustainable print.

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

The Media Expo features printing machinery, breakthrough ink formulations, and a vibrant display of indoor and outdoor advertising innovations, branding tools, and trendy signage solutions. So far, 54 editions have been held across Mumbai and New Delhi, now, the expo will debut its Chennai edition.

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 USD 1-billion, is forecasted 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 USD 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.

On the exhibitor front, the expo will witness participation from major brands such as
Bindwel, Canon, Print, Fujifilm, Komori, Konica Minolta, Minosha, Monotech, Technova and
Xerox, among others. Likewise, Media Expo 2025 will bring Colorjet, JX Enterprises, Epson, Lisco, Misaki, CMT, Laxmi sales, Colors Digital India, Co-sign, Benson Polymer, Pidilite Industries, among other prestigious brands.

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-personalisation, and sustainable manufacturing practices—topics
that are reshaping business models from commoditised production to service-oriented offerings.

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.

The Print Expo Chennai is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and
Showcase Trade Fairs and Business Media. While Media Expo Chennai, organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India.  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.

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.