Gulf Print & Pack 2026, the premier print and packaging technology trade event in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, will bring together more than 300 global exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge innovations. The event will take place from 31 March to 2 April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre with a projected 15% growth in floor space from the last edition.
What to expect
Marking its 15th milestone edition, Gulf Print & Pack 2026 offers unparalleled 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 innovative solutions in 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 & boxes to textiles and décor, all under one roof.
Andrew Galloway, group director of Gulf Print & Pack, highlighted the event’s significance 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.”
Industry-leading brands on display
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 and solutions.
Prestige Graphics, for example, will bring its Eterna ECUT 1060E, a dynamic high-speed automatic die-cutter machine. At Konica Minolta, visitors will experience intelligent solutions.
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% 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 once more 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.”
