There's always something going on in the industry, from seminars and lectures to networking events and awards ceremonies. Please get in touch if you have an event to share.

HP's European Latex Applications Tour

August 29th – December 2nd 2011, various locations in Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Benelux, UK, Ireland

Following the Latex Truck's stops in Germany and France this spring, HP will get its 16.5m-long customised lorry and trailer back on the road from August to take in more countries. Some dates and details are yet to be confirmed, but visitors should expect hands-on workshops, presentations and live printer demonstrations.

www.latextour.com

Robert Horne Wide-Format Open Days

October 19th – 20th 2011, Northampton, UK

Materials supplier Robert Horne is opening up its Northampton demonstration centre for two days of wide-format digital discussions and presentations. Canon, Epson, HP, Mimaki, EFI, Zund, Seal, KeenCut, Vivid and Océ are involved too.

www.roberthorne.co.uk

SGIA Expo

October 19th – 21st 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

'The North American gateway to the global imaging marketplace' will be found in New Orleans in October, at the next SGIA Expo. Its organiser states booth spaces are being snapped up, and has announced Epson, Roland DGA, INX Digital International, Agfa Graphics, HP, EFI, Durst and Fujifilm as show supporters.

www.sgia.org

William Smith's Open for Business

October 20th 2011, Barnard Castle, UK

William Smith is reprising its Open for Business event at its County Durham HQ, designed to give sign-makers tips on business development as well as using its materials.

www.williamsmith.co.uk 

BAPC Conference 2011

October 20th – 21st 2011, Elstree, UK

Print and graphic arts trade association BAPC promises to 'educate, motivate and entertain' at its annual conference, held at Elstree's Holiday Inn hotel.

www.bapc.co.uk

Avery Dennison Graphics Workshops

October 20th; October 28th; November 9th; November 17th – 18th 2011, Alphen aan de Rijn, The Netherlands

Avery Dennison is hosting a series of hands-on vehicle wrapping workshops in The Netherlands this autumn. There are Dutch- and English-language sessions available, with workshops organised into masterclass, advanced and beginner.

www.europe.averygraphics.com

FESPA Asia 2011

October 26th – 28th 2011, Singapore

FESPA Asia aims to open up the growing Asian marketplace to the world with this trade fair for the wide-format digital and screen-printing market.

www.fespaasia.com

Viscom Italia

November 3rd – 5th 2011, Milan, Italy

The final stop for Viscom 2011 will feature an event targeted at the decoration sector called Wrap the World, as well as the Green Path, a Screen Printing School and demonstrations in the ViscomLab.

www.visualcommunication.it

Sign Magic Workshop Tour

November 3rd – 5th 2011, Orlando, Florida, USA

Dan Sawatzky of sign-making company Imagination Corporation will take his educational sessions on the road for the first time, with the participation of EnRoute software developer Jeff Hartman.

www.imaginationcorporation.ca/workshops.html

Spandex Open House

November 17th – 18th 2011, Bristol, UK

Spandex is once again opening the door of its Bristol base for educational and practical sessions on a range of products and applications.

www.spandex.com

SIM 2011

November 28th – 30th 2011, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Middle East's Signage, Imaging and Media (SIM) exhibition will have a focus on digital printing, digital signage and new media, with attendees expected from the display and retail industries.

www.sim-expo.com/

Trophex

January 15th – 16th 2012, Birmingham, UK

The engraving industry, including signage, awards and trophies, will be celebrated once again at the NEC. While it looks like one of the smaller shows, it packs a lot into its two days.

www.trophex.com

Dx3 Canada

January 25th – 26th 2012, Toronto, Canada

Advertised as 'the first major commercial trade show for Canada's digital community', Dx3 Canada will bring together those working with digital advertising, marketing and retailing.

www.dx3canada.com/

Integrated Systems Europe

January 31st – February 2nd 2012, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

A show dedicated to the AV and electronics systems industry, including digital signage integrators – over 100 exhibitors from the field had signed up to exhibit at the time of writing.

www.iseurope.org

FESPA Digital 2012

February 21st – 24th 2012, Barcelona, Spain

FESPA's dedicated show for the digital wide-format market will hit Barcelona with an estimated 370 exhibitors. The event intends to be 'ultimate display of evolutionary innovation' in the field, meaning demonstrations are likely to go beyond signage and graphics to encompass a vast range of applications.

www.fespa.com/digital/2012 

Digital Signage Expo (DSE)

March 6th – 9th 2012, Las Vegas, USA

DSE will return to Las Vegas from March 6th to 9th 2012 following a record-breaking 2011, where it's likely to attract a lot of interest from the international digital signage industry.

www.digitalsignageexpo.net

Sign and Digital UK

March 27th – 29th 2012, Birmingham, UK

After a successful 2011 edition, it's been announced that the 2012 Sign and Digital UK will return in March.

www.signuk.com

drupa

May 3rd – 16th 2012, Düsseldorf, Germany

Grabbing the baton from 2010's Ipex is the other print fair behemoth: drupa. The German show is so big it even has its own theme song, as well as plenty for the wide-format market.

www.drupa.com

Kiosk Europe Expo and Digital Signage Expo 2012

June 12th – 13th 2012, Berlin, Germany

After five years in Essen, this double act for the European digital signage and self-service market is relocating to Berlin in 2012. The 2011 show was said to be a success, with a number of exhibitors returning with larger stands next time.

www.digitalsignageeurope.com/ds-expo

Cross Media 2012

September 3rd – 4th 2012, London, UK

A new show for a range of media professionals from the team behind Ipex, aimed at demonstrating the links between print, video, social media, and a host of other disciplines.

www.crossmedia2012.com

Digital Print UK

September 18th – 20th 2012, Birmingham, UK

A brand new digital print show from the organiser of Sign and Digital UK, that aims to be a business opportunity as much as a place to see new kit.

www.fhgmedia.com

EcoPrint Europe Live 2012

September 26th – 27th 2012, Berlin, Germany

A new trade show that 'focuses on good, sustainable business', launched by Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson following their exit from FESPA. It's expected to cover a range of printing applications from interiors to packaging.

www.ecoprintshow.com

Traffex

April 16th – 18th 2013, Birmingham, UK

Traffic and road signs will be among the draws at 2013's Traffex, co-located with Parkex and Street Design. Those interested in exhibiting are welcome to book now.

www.traffex.com