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Why participate DRUPA?
Drupa is the leading international trade fair (B2B) for printing technologies and packaging production.
Since 1951, the event has been held every four years in Messe Düsseldorf and has grown into a global platform for innovation, knowledge sharing and networking within the printing and processing industry.
The 2024 edition was all about digitalisation, sustainability and automation, with a special focus on Print 4.0, circular economy and AI integration. Visitors could participate in interactive zones such as drupa cube, touchpoint packaging, touchpoint textile and drupa next age. The programme included hundreds of keynotes, workshops and demonstrations from leading brands such as Canon, HP, Koenig & Bauer, Fujifilm and Heidelberg. Drupa offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest machines, software and materials, and to enter into strategic partnerships.
Thanks to its international appeal and strong focus on future-oriented solutions, Drupa remains an indispensable meeting place for professionals active in print, media, packaging and industrial applications.
Themes
- Printing technology and digital printing
- Packaging production and smart packaging
- 3D printing and functional printing
- Sustainability and circular economy
- Automation and Print 4.0
- AI, connectivity and platform economy
Target audience
Drupa focuses on printing companies, packaging manufacturers, media companies, brand owners, buyers, R&D specialists, IT experts, designers, machine builders and representatives from industrial production and distribution.
Getting there
Drupa takes place at Messe Düsseldorf.
Visitors can reach the exhibition complex via tram (U78 and U79), bus line 722, taxi or car with ample parking space.
Düsseldorf Airport is a short distance away and can be reached by train, taxi and a special shuttle service (line 896).
Exhibitors and visitors
Drupa welcomed more than 1,640 exhibitors from 52 countries in 2024 and attracted 170,000 visitors from 174 countries. Visitors are mainly decision-makers and technical professionals looking for innovative technologies, strategic partnerships, and market insights.
