EVENTS & AWARDS

Monotech Systems showcased its Pixeljet UV flatbed printers at the Media Expo Mumbai 2026 held from April 09–11 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC)

Epson, a global leader in digital imaging and precision printing technologies, showcased its latest range of advanced signage printing solutions at Media Expo 2026, held from 9-11 April, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

The Screen Printers’ Association of India (SPAI) successfully hosted its meet and greet, industry networking evening at Hotel Golden Chariot, Vasai, witnessing an overwhelming response from the printing fraternity, with over 100 printers in attendance.

The signage and indoor-outdoor media industry continues to expand into new applications across advertising, construction, architecture, interior design and specialised creative sectors. Reflecting this momentum, the 57th edition of Media Expo opened on 9 April at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, bringing together 150 exhibitors and over 250 brands displaying the latest innovations shaping the visual communications industry.

The winners of the 2026 Women AutHer Awards in four categories were announced recently. The winners were chosen by juries, and, in the case of the popular choice, through online voting. The winning authors received cash prizes of INR 1 lakh each, with the amount shared equally among joint winners.

The run-up to Bharat Print Expo 2027 gathered pace as a series of roadshows led by Tushar Dhote travelled across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, engaging hundreds of printers, converters and industry stakeholders. The initiative, designed to build awareness and drive participation, will culminate in the exhibition at the Chennai Trade Centre from 27 to 29 April 2027.

Submissions are now open for the fourth edition of the Women to Watch (WTW) Awards in 2026.

Two journalists from Dainik Bhaskar have been awarded the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2026. The awards were presented by the vice-president of India, CP Radhakrishnan at a ceremony held in Delhi. For the first time, Dainik Bhaskar journalists have been honoured with the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Awards.

Bobst aims to make an impact at Interpack 2026, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 7-13 May, through a coordinated programme of partner collaborations, joint presentations, demonstrations and events. Spanning labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons and corrugated board, Bobst intends to highlight the future of packaging production.

PrintWeek’s first edition of Digital Print Awards 2026 aims to recognise boutique, high-execution firms across India, with a model built on accessibility and technical merit

The multi-billion-dollar menace of counterfeiting and product diversion is pushing brand owners to the technological brink. The response is a full-scale digital defence. This is the central theme of TAF Connect 2026 — Trust. Track. Transform, a high-stakes one-day conference that kicked off today, 16 March, at the Novotel Mumbai International Airport.

Holostik has been honoured with the Gold Award at the prestigious 12th CII Northern Region Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Awards 2025, under the medium-scale manufacturing category. The award was presented on 13 March 2026, at the CII EHS Summit held in New Delhi, recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence in environmental sustainability, workplace safety, and health management systems.

The Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025 has been announced, with the top honour for Raju Baviskar’s autobiographical work, Kalyanilaya Resha (Black and Blue Lines). The esteemed award recognises the book’s sensitive and powerful portrayal of “the life of neglect and struggle endured by those living on the outskirts of the village.”

Jeevaraj Pillai highlights circular packaging and recyclability at the 6th summit organised by the Indian Institute of Packaging