After successfully hosting the virtual edition of the SGI Dubai show earlier this year, International Expo Consults, the organizers of the show, are gearing up to launch the physical edition in January 2022. The show is scheduled to take place on the 16th, 17th and 18th at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Exhibitors can now book their booth for the 25th edition in advance by writing to [email protected] and avail all the marketing benefits of signing up early. SGI Dubai aims to redefine the future of the printing and signage industries by showcasing some of the best innovations from across the globe.
Sharif Rahman, CEO, IEC stated, “Last year, was challenging for most of the industries, including ours. However, earlier this year we went ahead and organized the virtual edition of the show and enabled global and regional brands showcase their credentials through this engaging platform. Each year at SGI, international brands bring machines worth over US$250 million and we are proud to mention that we were instrumental in nurturing this industry during these 25 years. We are delighted to say that we are once again in the midst of creating a live show as in the past and bring the industry together. This will be an engaging convergence point for industry stakeholders from around the globe. We would urge the leading brands to connect with our team to book their strategic booths and take advantage of this opportunity in advance”.
“SGI Dubai event over the years has provided the best ROI to both exhibitors and visitors. Analysis of data from the past SGI shows indicate that 98% of the visitors to the event are Tier 1 (Owners/CEO) decision makers & Tier 2 (Production/Marketing/Technical Managers) decision influencers. Furthermore, close to 39% of the trade visitors placed direct orders with the exhibitors during the show”, he added.
“In today’s age of digital transformation and disruption, organizations that can keep up by adopting new technology and innovation are able to flourish rather than just survive. The show provides a unique opportunity to our visitors to be exposed to the latest that the industry has to offer and provides them with a chance to benefit from this first-mover advantage. Apart from the Middle East, we expect visitors from parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. The geographical proximity to our show provides an accessible & safe platform for the business owners in this region to source top-of-the-line machines with the cutting edge technology”, added M. Karthik, Chief Catalyst, SGI Dubai.
SGI Dubai is the region’s largest trade exhibition for sign-makers, print production houses, gift & promotion companies, 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 in the printing, signage, and imaging industries.
“After the global vaccination drive, we are confident that the show will be a success bringing in thousands of visitors that are looking for the latest in large format printing, textile printing, retail, LED, digital signage, inks, and associated technologies,” added Karthik.
SGI Dubai 2022 showcase is set to include apart products from the traditional printing and signage profiles, digital signage products and solutions that are embedded with artificial intelligence, holographic displays, haptic touchscreens, bendy displays and other emerging technologies. This edition of the show will also witness various events such as SGI Dubai ‘Wall of Fame’, live car wrapping demonstrations and panel discussion conducted by industry experts under the banner of ‘E3 Talks’.