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The goal for us with each Member is to provide you with a new pipeline of customers to tap into and expand your professional business network. This is both from within the membership, but more importantly from outside the membership that are relevant to buying your products and services.
This is achieved through using our comprehensive database to ensure we proactively bring relevant businesses to events and exhibitions to meet your team face-to-face in a professional yet relaxed atmosphere, where they can build a personal rapport with them.
Fundamentally people buy from people, and this truth is what underpins how we support our members to grow their businesses.
IPIA Events
The IPIA runs a series of conferences, business networking sessions and seminars throughout the year that culminate in our annual Meet the Trade Buyer event and Associate Member supplier exhibition.
This is followed in the evening by our highly acclaimed Gala Dinner, which is followed by live entertainment and the Recognising Excellence Awards, where the hard work of IPIA Members is celebrated.
Below you can find information about the next event we have coming up and book for it, as well as read reports and reviews on those that have run recently:
Expo – Gala Dinner – Awards Wednesday. December 2ndCrowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon Bookings close in: Days Hours Minutes Seconds Click Here to Book >> Our Mission The IPIA is well known
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGfAVqn-B9w Attendees will enjoy a full itinerary of competitive fun and professional connection. The day begins with breakfast rolls and hot drinks before players head out for 18 holes of
Speakers Announced!! Discover the Speakers for this Year >> Print to Performance Unlocking our industry’s true potential IPIA Conference 2026 27th August – MTC Coventry Book Your Place >> Why
Come and join the IPIA for our first physical networking event of 2026. A sumptuous three course meal, networking introduction service and all your drinks are included in one ticket price.
The doors open between February 22nd to 24th for Sign & Digital UK, the UK’s longest-running exhibition dedicated to the visual communications and signage industries – and once again the
Recognising Excellence Award Winners 2025 Award IPIA Champion 2025 Winners Winner – Carey TrevillPresented by Andrew CraneSponsored by Jet Technology Group Award Nomination: The work Carey has done to promote
Beyond the Margin ‘IPIA Annual Conference 2025’ Dates: 28th August 2025 Location: Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, UK Spaces are limited — secure your spot early! Click Here The
On Tuesday 17th June 2025, representatives from across the UK’s Paper-based Industries gathered at Stationers’ Hall, London, to celebrate their achievements at the Paper Industry Gold Awards. The Awards were
Fujifilm will return to Labelexpo, Barcelona this year, on stand 5D73, continuing its theme of ‘Analogue. Digital. Sustainable.’ with an emphasis on innovation as the company introduces new technologies that
Industry Events
Please see below news of upcoming events and reports on those we have recently participated in:
Hall C of the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool will host the Northern Powerhouse event on 10-11th November
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has celebrated the outstanding people, campaigns and businesses shaping the future of the UK mail industry, as more than 300 guests gathered at The Steel Yard, London, for the SMP Awards and Networking Evening 2026.
Printing Charity sector employee research ensures print industry voices are heard
Discover how mail is driving stronger marketing results in an AI-powered world, with fresh insights, practical strategies and the launch of JICMAIL’s new AI-assisted planning tool.
Attendance was higher than last year as professionals from the print and signage sectors descended on the NEC to explore the very latest developments
The Strategic Mailing Partnership has announced the shortlist for its 2026 Mail Performance, Sustainable Campaign, Bright Futures and Lifetime Achievement awards. The awards celebrate the mailing houses, printers, print managers
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd showcased its full print workflow ecosystem at The Print Show 2026 (NEC Birmingham, 29th September to 1st October), demonstrating how a powerful combination of its print technologies with those of its complementary technology partners can help commercial printers unlock new revenue streams, streamline production and diversify with confidence.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd today announced the labels and sticker experts, Handy Labels, as the first in the UK to place an order for its new AccurioLabel 231. The Founder of Handy Labels, Martyn Kilford visited the Konica Minolta stand at The Print Show 2026 in Birmingham for the official signing, along with Alex Parkin who is a director of Handy Brand’s Employee Ownership Trust.
The theme –Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change – reflects The Printing Charity’s commitment to listening to people across the printing industry, understanding what they need and turning those experiences into meaningful support.
Marketing Industry Conferences & Events
The Print Industry is technically capable, innovative and clever; print businesses are masters of production and of course, of putting ink on paper. However, the education of our market is something that the industry struggles with, as most production led print companies have limited marketing resources.
The explosion of digital communications and the apparent lower costs associated are a real factor in driving print to become a price driven commodity. Print has to fight back, building relationships based on solving key challenges for customers and demonstrating the intrinsic value of print’s physical presence.
To aid in this endeavour, the IPIA opens up opportunities for Members to participate in marketing industry events. Below you can find out more information about the next event and reviews of previous ones.
Antalis brought inspiration to the London Stationery Show, which was held at the Business Design Centre, London – impressing visitors with its expansive and creative range of media and product
Antalis (stand D10) will be showcasing its extensive portfolio of sustainable materials for retail design and display, exhibitions, events and POS & POP at this year’s Visual Merchandising & Display
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life, wrote Pablo Picasso, and 19 Artists versus COVID-19 has set out to do just that with a limited-edition poster
Infigo Software is proud to announce its further enhancements to the partnership with leading MWS provider printIQ – offering greater flexibility, efficiency and cost savings to its Web-To-Print customers. With
Covid-19 lockdown created opportunities and threats in equal abundance. While many printers were busy diversifying into making PPE and floor/wall signage, some were additionally forging ever-closer associations with creatives. Nutshell
Partnerships
We partner with a range of event organisers that offer our members discounts to exhibit or participate at their events. A full list of these can be obtained by emailing info@ipia.org.uk.
One such partner is Forum Events, which is a leading organiser of face-to-face meetings-based events, matching the interests of procurement decision-makers with suppliers.
Over 20 years later, Directors Sarah Beall, and Gill McCaughay continue to drive the business, assisted by a highly-driven management team and a staff of over 60 focused event professionals.
IPIA members can enjoy a 10% discount on booking space with Forum.
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