Gulf Print & Pack 2026 expands 15%, featuring over 300 exhibitors

Gulf Print & Pack 2026, a print and packaging technology trade event in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, will bring together more than 300 global exhibitors. The event will take place from March 31-April 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with a projected 15 percent growth in floor space from the last edition.

Marking its 15th milestone edition, Gulf Print & Pack 2026 offers business and networking opportunities for commercial printers, print service providers, packaging converters and print buyers from over 100 countries. The event will feature the latest advancements across the entire production journey, from pre-press to post-press, including digital, flexo, offset and hybrid printing technologies, as well as technology for finishing, embellishment and materials.

This year’s event will focus on key trends shaping the future of the industry, including digital transformation, sustainability, personalization, short-run production, smart packaging and interactive print. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of products, from labels, flexible packaging, and cartons and boxes to textiles and décor, all under one roof.

Andrew Galloway, group director of Gulf Print & Pack, said: 'The MENA region is experiencing accelerated growth in printing and packaging markets, which is further catalyzed by the strategic location of Dubai as a regional hub. Gulf Print & Pack 2026 remains a vital platform to support and accelerate the expansion of the local printing and packaging sector.'

Gulf Print & Pack 2026 will feature industry-leading brands such as Konica Minolta, Bobst, Ricoh, Weigang and Nilpeter, in addition to other local and global innovators showcasing their latest technologies.

Prestige Graphics, for example, will bring its Eterna ECUT 1060E, a die-cutter machine focused on corrugated board.

At Konica Minolta, visitors will experience intelligent technology. Nayyar Ansari, marketing manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Middle East, said: 'Konica Minolta is accelerating the shift from analog to digital printing, delivering high-value, sustainable and on-demand solutions for labels, packaging and commercial printing. Automated, data-driven workflows reduce waste and boost production efficiency. Visitors can experience the new white toner with over 70 percent opacity, supported by Intelligent Quality Care technology that ensures consistent, reliable color quality throughout the entire print run.'

With a record number of exhibitors reaching over 300 brands, Gulf Print & Pack is reaffirming its relevance as the industry’s preeminent event in the region. Khaled Joundi, region business director, Middle East, Pakistan & Egypt at Bobst, confirmed: 'For Bobst, Gulf Print & Pack is more than an exhibition, it is a strategic meeting point to strengthen partnerships, share expertise and shape the future of packaging through sustainability.'

Barry Killengrey, event director at Gulf Print & Pack, concluded: 'This year’s event again shows our commitment to delivering a platform for exhibitors, partners, and visitors to build lasting relationships.'