Leading exhibitors from across the globe will once again head to SGI Dubai to showcase their latest innovations in a live show.
Scheduled to take place on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of September at the SGI Dubai aims to redefine the future of the printing and signage sector for the African industry stakeholders by unveiling its 25th edition this year.
In addition to the traditional sectors such as large format digital printing, signage, textile printing, screen printing, LED, metal cutting & engraving, spare parts, software, media and consumables, the 2022 edition of the show will have a special focus on emerging technologies such as digital display, labelling, 3D printing and artificial intelligence.
As per reports, the African printing industry is expected to cross the value of US$235.3 million by the end of 2031. An estimated 2,000 commercial printing companies are operating in Africa, most of which are small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). A further 1,000 companies provide pre-press services, such as layout and design, or post-press services, including binding & finishing. All these factors contribute to Africa’s high growth of the printing industry.
Sharif Rahman, CEO, IEC stated, “African economies are predicted to offer global market players with potential growth opportunities in the upcoming years. The demand for printing and signage products and services is expected to increase across the African belt due to the growth and development of its commercial printing industry. Innovations within the printing and signage industry are set to become a norm in 2022 and will be a key turning point to propel the African industry. All such innovations, market-ready applications, and solutions can be witnessed at the 25th edition of the SGI Dubai show.”
“As businesses in Africa are moving away from the shadows of the pandemic, SGI Dubai 2022 will play a key role in their efforts to recover, redefine and rebuild themselves and step on the growth path towards a more profitable future”, he added.
Karthik, Chief Catalyst, SGI Dubai, stated, “Its time now for the stakeholders in Africa to look ahead and thereby construct their growth strategy. SGI Dubai is not just a B2B exhibition but an eco-system of innovation and knowledge connecting thousands of brilliant minds from various vertical sectors. The show has witnessed steady growth in the number of trade visitors from Africa year-on-year. They are particularly from Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Cameroon, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda, Ghana, Namibia, Tanzania, Egypt, and Libya among several other African nations. The geographical proximity of our show provides an accessible platform for African business owners to source top-of-the-line machines with the latest technology. African visitors to the show can get the most competitive rates directly from the exhibitors and manufacturers of the top brands.”
SGI Dubai 2022 is a must-attend event for African sign-makers, print and production manufacturers, media agencies, mall owners, car wrapping industry, real-estate developers, hospitality and tourism industries, 3D printing industry, architects, brand, and image consultants, among other stakeholders. During the previous edition, SGI Dubai welcomed over 300 global exhibitors from across 30+ countries and registered thousands of trade visitors from 100 plus countries worldwide.
The show will also include a car wrapping competition – ‘Masters of Wrap 2022’- and workshops conducted by industry experts.
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