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Save the Date for IPEX 2017

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7 years ago

November 21, 2016

Diary Date

What: IPEX 2017
When: 31 October – 3 November 2017
Where: NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Background:
IPEX is one of the world’s longest established exhibitions for the print industry with a heritage that dates back to the 1800’s. It is the UK’s largest and most prestigious print solutions event and IPEX 2017 will attract some 20,000 visitors and 400 + exhibitors.

Diary Date

What: IPEX 2017
When: 31 October – 3 November 2017
Where: NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

IPEX covers all applications of printing, pre-press, software, wide-format, digital, litho, converting and finishing. The range and breadth of exhibitors will provide printers from around the world the opportunity to see the latest innovations. Themed ‘print in action’, IPEX 2017 will be a showcase of innovation and technology in action.

Exhibition opening hours:

Tuesday 31 October 2017 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday 1 November 2017 10:00 – 17:30
Thursday 2 November 2017 10:00 – 17:30
Friday 3 November 2017 10:00 – 16:00

Exhibition Features:

Print in action – a demonstration of the print production process from start to finish, with manufacturers working together to show a seamless print process using the latest technology.

The Substrates Catwalk – is an exciting feature and a visual feast, showcasing how print can be used for all kinds of visual communication, branding, messaging and personalisation.

The Output Display Gallery – is a showcases finished print samples that demonstrate innovation, with the aim of inspiring, impressing, surprising and educating.

IPEX 2017 Conference programme – an educational programme comprising workshops, panel discussions, keynotes and short focused talks. Sessions are free to attend.

Networking – a daily networking drinks reception will be held at the IPEX Connect Café Bar, located in the exhibition.

How to get here

By Train
The NEC is right next to Birmingham International rail station and easily accessible from London.

By Plane
The NEC is just minutes away from Birmingham Airport (BHX) and receives flights from 137 international airports, making it very convenient for international visitors and those on UK internal flights.

Passport, Entry and Visas
You will need a valid passport to enter the UK and your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the UK.

Some countries require a visa to enter the UK, please check your nationality’s entry requirements before you travel. If you require a visa, please click on this link:
www.ipex.org/visa-application-form

Hotels
Book your hotel as soon as you know you are attending as hotels around the NEC get booked up quickly. Use this link: /www.hotelmap.com/pro/M6LJB

Visitor Delegations
Please contact us if you would like to organise a visitor delegation to IPEX. Special programmes will be organised for groups of visitors.

For more information, please visit http://www.ipex.org

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