On March 10, 2026, the 33rd DPES Sign & LED Expo China, together with the 4th DPES Textile Printing Expo, grandly opened at Area D of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The venue was bustling with crowds, with visitors streaming through the halls and popular exhibits drawing constant attention.
As a benchmark event in the global sign and industrial inkjet printing industries—and a model of an industry-led exhibition—this year’s show made a remarkable appearance with 8 exhibition halls, covering over 100,000 square meters and featuring more than 1,000 exhibitors. Six themed zones comprehensively showcased cutting-edge technologies and flagship innovations. On the very first day, the exhibition witnessed an overwhelming turnout, establishing itself as an annual industry gala that integrates the entire industry chain and unlocks new possibilities.
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On the morning of March 10, the opening ceremony was held amid enthusiastic applause, with distinguished guests, industry leaders, exhibitors, and partners gathering to witness this milestone moment—DPES’s first full-scale move to the Canton Fair Complex. Representatives from CISPA, the sub-association of Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China (PEIAC), Poly Group, and the Canton Fair Complex delivered speeches. They emphasized that, as an industry-led platform, the exhibition aims to integrate technical exchange, resource consolidation, market expansion, and ecosystem development, while driving the industry toward greener, smarter, more international, and application-oriented growth. Witnessed by all attendees, Yang Bin, Vice Chairman of the association, officially declared the exhibition open.
Mr. Chi Zehua, Chairman of the China lnkjet and Screen Printing Alliance (CISPA)
Mr. Huang Hai, Secretary of the Board of Poly Developments and Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
Mr Xu Jiansheng, Operation Director of China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd.
Mr. Yang Bin, Vice Chairman of Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China(PEIAC)
After the opening ceremony, attending leaders toured the exhibition halls and visited various themed sections.
Exhibition Highlights
Industrial innovation relies on the strong support of upstream supply chains. This year’s exhibition showcased a wide range of new equipment and processes, closely aligned with industry trends toward intelligence, sustainability, and globalization. The six core exhibition sectors—digital printing, textile printing, laser engraving, LED lighting, signage and display equipment, and printing consumables—brought together leading manufacturers presenting proprietary technologies, innovative processes, and customized solutions. The show floor was vibrant and dynamic, serving as a key platform for technological advancement and product innovation.
On the opening day, the exhibition welcomed a high-profile lineup of professional buyers. Overseas visitors from more than 140 countries and regions—including Europe, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia—gathered at the venue. Professional buyer delegations from South Korea, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, and Taiwan were in attendance. Domestic trade groups from advertising associations across China, as well as procurement teams from advertising production, textile and apparel, industrial manufacturing, and urban lighting sectors in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and neighboring cities, were also present. With professional visitors covering major global markets, the exhibition once again demonstrated its strong international influence and industry appeal in the sign and textile printing sectors.
Spanning over 100,000 square meters, the exhibition features six themed sections and brings together more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products and advanced technologies. With thousands of buyers gathering to share in this grand industry event, DPES CHINA 2026 will run until March 12. We warmly invite industry professionals, buyers, and partners to visit Area D of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, to experience the latest innovations firsthand, connect with high-quality global industry resources, exchange insights on future trends, and explore new opportunities in the sign, digital printing, and textile printing industries—together opening a new chapter of high-quality industry development.
