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Gapp Print Expo

Print Expo is a biennial event dedicated to professionals in the printing industry that happens in South Africa Print Expo attracts managers, designers, technicians and publicists from across the continent....

Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue
Johannesburg Expo Centre
Dates
March 7, 2028 – March 10, 2028

Gapp Print Expo at a glance

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Days until show
625
Show length
4 days
Cadence
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What to know about Gapp Print Expo

Gapp Print Expo is South Africa's primary heavy-machinery showcase for the graphics and print industries, characterized by live equipment demonstrations rather than static displays. The audience consists of high-intent regional buyers from the SADC region looking for large-format, finishing, and digital packaging solutions to modernize aging infrastructure.

Prioritize Live Machinery Power Requirements

Ensure your booth plan accounts for the significant power draw and specialized ventilation required for running large-format printers or curing units live on the floor.

Plan for SADC Regional Visitors

While Johannesburg is the hub, expect a high volume of visitors from neighboring SADC countries like Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia who use this show for biennial procurement.

In-Booth Hospitality is Essential

The printing industry in SA is tight-knit; allocate budget for premium seating and hospitality within your booth as high-value deals are often finalized over extended sit-down discussions.

Pre-Book Heavy Equipment Rigging

The Expo Centre’s loading docks can be congested for heavy machinery; secure early move-in slots and utilize experienced local riggers familiar with the venue's floor load limits.

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