APPPEXPO 2026 will take place from 4 to 7 March 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), marking another major gathering for the global advertising, signage, printing and packaging industries. The venue will be located at No. 1888 Zhuguang Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai, and will host exhibitors and visitors from around the world.
The event will be organised under the theme “Connect · Create · Change”, and will aim to showcase the latest technologies, production systems, consumables and creative solutions across the complete industry supply chain. The exhibition will be spread across 170,000 square metres of space, and will accommodate nearly 1,700 premium exhibitors from various domains including digital printing, wide-format printing, digital signage, laser systems, engraving equipment, LED lighting, retail display solutions, packaging design and related industries.
APPPEXPO 2026 will seek to provide a comprehensive platform for manufacturers, distributors, solution providers, technology developers and professionals to introduce new launches, explore business partnerships and observe emerging industry trends. The event will also be expected to attract a significant number of professional visitors, who will aim to evaluate new products, conduct sourcing activities and explore collaboration prospects.
Sessions and demonstrations across multiple halls will present developments in textile printing, industrial printing, sustainable production practices, smart signage, custom branding solutions and 3D printing technologies. The organisers will also focus on industry integration, ensuring that the exhibition will address the needs of sectors connected to advertising and visual communication, such as retail transformation, architectural display, events, printing service bureaus and packaging design.
Media registration, exhibitor booking and visitor pre-registration services will be available through the official website. The organisers will promote early participation to ensure smooth planning for international and domestic attendees. As one of the key upcoming exhibitions in the global advertising and printing calendar, APPPEXPO 2026 will aim to generate strong business networking, industry visibility and technology exchange when it opens in March 2026.
