Print Expo and Media Expo Chennai 2025: A powerhouse synergy to offer maximum impact

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 in held across 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 shows aim to offer a direct access to the to the industry innovations, spark business exchange and open up a future-centric dialogue for the visitors. 

The co-located shows will be spread across 10,560 sqm of gross exhibition area, welcoming 200+ brands. 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. 

On the other hand, Media Expo opens a gateway to the world of visual communication and branding, featuring state-of-the-art printing machinery, breakthrough ink formulations and a vibrant display of indoor and outdoor advertising innovations, branding tools and trendy signage solutions. Together, the two expos create a dynamic synergy – a seamless ecosystem where ideas move from concept to creation, from media to material. Attracting professionals like printers, packaging converters, brand owners, ad agencies, retail solution providers and visual merchandisers, the show will offer an end-to-end view of the print and signage industry  uniting technical excellence with creative impact. 

Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, commented: 

“We are very excited this year as we bring our legacy show Media Expo to Chennai along with Print Expo Chennai which already has a strong hold on the South Indian market. With these co-located shows, I believe that it is a strategic step which will drive the convergence of the media, printing and signage industry showcasing solutions that businesses require today."

Likewise, Mr Ashok Neelkant, Managing Director, Showcase Trade Fairs and Business Media Pvt Ltd, expressed: 

“PrintExpo has grown into one of the most trusted and influential B2B platforms in South India over the years. Now, with Media Expo launching in Chennai, we are creating a solid platform which is aligning with the evolving needs of printers, marketers, advertisers and other industry stakeholders. The synergy of both these platforms will offer an unmatched experience this year onwards and make it all the more valuable for the visitors to find all solutions – right from printing to large format out-door advertising solutions to signage under a single roof.”

According to Grand View Research, India’s digital printing market is projected to grow from USD 1.45 billion (2023) to USD 2.67 billion by 2030, while the commercial printing segment stands strong at USD 35.5 billion. The digital signage market, currently valued at over USD 1 billion, is expected to double by 2030, and OOH advertising spends are projected to reach USD 524.81 million in 2025. These figures reflect a rapidly evolving landscape—making Print Expo and Media Expo Chennai timely platforms for showcasing sustainable, tech-driven innovations shaping the future of visual communication.