Just a few months separate the printing and converting community from the must-attend event Print4All, which will be returning to Italy at Fiera Milano from 27-30 May 2025. This is a unique opportunity to discover innovations and new trends in the printing market, with a special focus on the major drivers shaping the sector.
Digitalisation, driven by the increasing adoption of automation solutions and Artificial Intelligence within machines, will be a key theme of the event. These technologies are profoundly transforming production processes, improving efficiency, expanding service offerings, and increasing customisation possibilities.
Green Printing
Another major theme is Green Printing, which will be reflected throughout the exhibition. Growing environmental awareness and increasingly stringent European regulations are compelling companies to align with the 4R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover). Sustainability means new materials, low-impact inks, and technologies that reduce energy consumption across the production chain, leading to better waste and scrap management.
Lastly, new materials will take centre stage, allowing boundless creative expression. On one hand, technological advancements enable maximum flexibility and high-quality results on various substrates; on the other, new sustainable, biodegradable, or interactive materials offer added value to the final product.
PrintMat
To provide visitors with direct access to the most original solutions – where creative ideas, innovative materials, and cutting-edge printing and converting techniques come together to serve effective communication – PrintMat returns for Print4All 2025. Positioned in Hall 11, this innovation hub will feature leading companies such as 3M, Colines, and Oropress, demonstrating how advancements in materials and finishing techniques can enhance the aesthetic and functional value of printed products. The area will focus on commercial, editorial, and packaging applications, with an emphasis on personalisation and eco-friendly solutions.
CORRUGATED – an event within the event
Corrugated cardboard is no longer just a packaging material – it has become an essential resource for multiple industries and distribution channels, valued for its strength, flexibility, printability, and sustainability.
With steady growth across European markets and Italy ranking as the second-largest market in Europe, worth over €4 billion, corrugated cardboard is now a pillar of sustainable innovation and design.
For this reason, corrugated will be a major focus at Print4All 2025, with a technological spotlight running through the entire exhibition. Visitors will be guided through an experiential journey featuring over 30 specialized companies, showcasing innovations and the growing potential of corrugated as a visual communication tool. A key highlight is the Corrugated Experience, an initiative beyond individual exhibitors. This dedicated space in Hall 9 will showcase the entire supply chain – from corrugation to processing.
Thanks to the contribution of technologies and expertise from prestigious companies in the fields of production, processing, transformation, and customisation through corrugated cardboard printing such as Canon, Erhardt + Leimer, Fosber, HP, Koenig & Bauer, New Aerodinamica, and Tesa, the Corrugated Experience will feature live demonstrations of key applications, along with expert discussions on market opportunities and technological advancements.
WEAREPRINT4ALL HUB: training & insight
Print4All 2025 will introduce a revamped approach to conference content, designed to foster relationships and discussions on trends and challenges shaping the printing industry. At the heart of this edition is the wearePrint4All Hub, developed in collaboration with Argi and Acimga and strategically located at the centre of Hall 11. This space will serve as a key networking hub for the industry, offering talks, market insights, and expert presentations, while also acting as a gathering point for the entire printing and converting community.
Key themes will be explored through contributions from exhibitors and industry associations, ensuring that discussions reflect the real demands and expectations of the market. Topics include: Digitalisation (Automation & Artificial Intelligence), Innovative Materials, Customisation, Sustainability & Green Printing, Security & Traceability, Creativity & Finishing, Made in Italy & Competitiveness, but also attracting Young Talent to the Industry, a priority for fostering innovation and securing a dynamic future for the sector.
Each key topic will be addressed through multiple sessions spread across the four-day event, ensuring that every visitor – regardless of the day they attend – can engage with content relevant to their specific areas of interest, choosing from a wide range of content.
THE INNOVATION ALLIANCE: a winning synergy returns
A major advantage of attending Print4All is its renewed partnership with The Innovation Alliance – a format that brings together Print4All alongside three other leading exhibitions: Ipack-Ima, Greenplast, and Intralogistica Italia. This unique European platform spans the entire supply chain, from sustainable plastic production to packaging, printing & converting, and logistics.
A unique system proposal in Europe that strengthens the international reputation of Print4All, supported by a dedicated incoming programme. Once again, Print4All’s promoter Acimga, in collaboration with Agenzia ICE, is actively scouting and inviting over 100 top buyers from key international markets. These buyers will have the chance to experience firsthand the high technological level of a sector that is not only a flagship of European industry but also a pillar of Italy’s economy – with Italian printing exports alone reaching €1.86 billion in 2024, according to Acimga data.