Digital Print Solutions Expo

• DatesNovember 10–14, 2026
• VenueMetropolitan Expo Athens
• LocationAthens, Greece
• CategoryPrinting & Publishing

About Digital Print Solutions Expo

Digital Print Solutions Expo is a printing and publishing trade show taking place November 10–14, 2026 at Metropolitan Expo Athens in Athens, Greece. It runs for five days, opening on Tuesday and closing on Saturday. That is only 32 days away, so most planning deadlines have already passed; focus on travel, staffing and lead capture.

Shows like this one typically draw print service providers, publishers, packaging converters, designers, marketing buyers and equipment dealers. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Digital Print Solutions Expo

Printing and publishing shows are hands-on, with presses, finishing equipment and samples running on the floor. Visitors compare output quality, speed and running costs.

Over five days, traffic usually peaks on the first two days and thins out on the last one. The quieter final day is a good time for longer conversations, visiting other stands and meeting suppliers. Expect most visitors to be print service providers and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Digital Print Solutions Expo

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, November 10, 2026:

1. 16 weeks before (Jul 21, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near Metropolitan Expo Athens while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Sep 15, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Oct 13, 2026)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Nov 3, 2026)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for printing and publishing shows

• Bring printed samples on the substrates your visitors use most.
• Prepare running-cost comparisons per page or per job.
• Plan equipment power and installation with the organizer early.

Booth tips for Digital Print Solutions Expo

• Run jobs live and hand out samples; output quality sells itself.
• Ask about current volumes and equipment to size the opportunity.
• Collect files or specs visitors want to test after the show.
• Walk the hall at Metropolitan Expo Athens during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Plan shifts of three to four hours. Standing and talking for five days wears people out, and tired staff let good leads walk past.
• If you expect local buyers in Greece, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Digital Print Solutions Expo

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Offer a test print or sample run on the visitor's own job as the next step.

1. Within 24 hours (by Nov 15, 2026)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Nov 17, 2026
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Nov 28, 2026
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Dec 14, 2026
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Digital Print Solutions Expo is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Athens

Athens International Airport (ATH) is next to the Metropolitan Expo, so many visitors walk or take a short shuttle from the terminal.

Hotels closest to the venue sell out first during show week, and many organizers offer discounted room blocks that close weeks before the show, so book early. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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