Location >> Scheduled for May 26–28, 2027! The 4th Asia Ink Expo expands and upgrades, gathering momentum to invite you to embark on a new journey for the industry!
Date：2026-09-23
Against the backdrop of profound shifts in the global industrial landscape and the vigorous development of China's "new quality productive forces," the ink industry—as a core pillar supporting printing, packaging, and related sectors—is embracing a pivotal opportunity for technological revolution and industrial upgrading. As environmental policies advance and market demand shifts toward higher-end segments, the industry faces greater demands for technological innovation, green development, and supply chain collaboration. To consolidate high-quality industrial resources, the 4th Grandeur Asia Ink Expo, jointly hosted by the Asia Coatings and Ink Federation and Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group, will open on May 26–28, 2027 at the Guangzhou Aerotropolis Expo Center.
As an industry leader, the Asia Coatings and Ink Federation (ACIF), with its deep expertise in standards formulation, technological R&D, and international cooperation, will infuse the expo with authoritative industry insights and resource support.
The exhibition will focus on three transformation directions—"high-end, intelligent, and green"—showcasing the latest achievements in material innovation, process upgrading, and equipment intelligence, and spotlighting cutting-edge raw materials such as eco-friendly resins, bio-based pigments, and functional additives. It is an industrial media platform connecting global ink manufacturers with Asia's emerging markets, production bases, supply chains, and technological needs.
01 Three Years of Splendor, Converging Worldwide to Forge a Premier Asian Ink Event
Since its launch in 2023, the Asia Ink Expo has achieved a leapfrog evolution from "regional exploration" to "Asian leadership." Over three editions: total visitors surged from 12,600 in 2023 to a 2.9-fold increase by 2025; exhibitors doubled from 198 to 408; and debut new products exploded from 12 to 162, with a CAGR exceeding 300%. The 4th edition will expand further: the planned exhibition area will reach 30,000 square meters with an optimized full-industry-chain layout. Green transformation has remained the core theme throughout, with green ink exhibitors growing from 18 to 137, their share rising from 9.1% to 33.6%.
02 A Panoramic Ecosystem: Multi-Dimensional Layout Outlining the Industry's Innovation Landscape
It is expected to bring together over 600 high-quality exhibitors spanning raw materials, equipment manufacturing, and end-use applications. In raw materials, it will spotlight eco-friendly resins, bio-based pigments, and nanomaterials, driving the upstream chain toward green, efficient, and functional development. A dedicated environmental technology zone will showcase water-based inks, UV inks, and bio-based inks. A global new product launch platform will unveil nearly 100 innovative products, covering functional inks and intelligent production lines.
03 Forward-Looking Insights: Breaking Through Bottlenecks for Enterprises
Amid a complex market environment, enterprises face challenges such as ambiguous strategic direction, unclear technological upgrading paths, inefficient supply-demand matching, and insufficient brand influence. The 4th Asia Ink Expo has curated a systematic, scenario-based event matrix offering comprehensive solutions. Its seven core events precisely target enterprise bottlenecks:
Ink Conference: Guides strategic direction through forward-looking trend analysis from the industry associations/experts.
Ink Night: Builds a top-tier networking circle for in-depth cooperation
Ink Smart Connect: Breaks through supply-demand bottlenecks via intelligent matchmaking
Ink Demonstration: Drives technology implementation through immersive operations
Ink Knowledge: Focuses on green and intelligent transformation pathways
Awards Ceremony: Enhances brand value through authoritative endorsement
New Product Launch: Provides a global debut stage for innovative achievements
Building on the achievements of the past three editions, the Asia Ink Expo will embrace a grander vision and more pragmatic measures. Leveraging ACIF's professional strength, it will focus on innovative breakthroughs in key segments such as raw materials, comprehensively showcasing the ink industry's achievements and potential in its green, intelligent, and high-end transformation.
