Registration is now open for Visual Impact, with the organisers expecting upwards of 4000 attendees for the wide format event.
It is taking place in Halls 1 and 2 at the newly-reopened International Convention Centre (formerly known as the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre), as Visual Impact makes the move back from Sydney Olympic Park.
The organiser is yet to give a full list of exhibitors, but has confirmed major names Celmac, Trotec, AVS, Jetmark, Biesse, Starleaton, HP/Neopost, Mimaki, Yello Tools, Roland, Orafol, Graphic Art Mart, Multicam, Mutoh and Kiwo will be attending.
Peter Harper, general manager Trade Shows & Publications, Visual Connections says, “We are delighted to be back in the heart of the Harbour City after a few years out at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, and we think industry professionals from around Sydney and Australia will also appreciate the convenience of this fantastic new venue.
“Visitors to VI Sydney can look forward to seeing new products and services from close to 100 exhibitors, spanning a wide range of industry sectors, from sign and display, to wide format and sublimation print, engraving and routing, and even vinyl fabrication,” says Harper.
The organisers say the show will have a strong education focus, with a program of interactive workshops themed around ‘Inspiring the Future’. Expert sessions have already been locked in on colour management, LED and laser technologies, sublimation and other print techniques, airbrushing and traditional sign skills, and the ever popular car wrapping demos.
There will also be a sizeable display from Re-Engineering Australia, an organisation which helps young people identify and pursue careers opportunities by providing advice, resources and linkages between schools, industry, the tertiary sector and parents. Visual Connections has teamed up with the organisation to bring print knowledge to classrooms, hoping to inspire students into print careers.
The interactive display at VI will see young STEM students complete a project to design and construct a racing car.
Harper says, “Students will be encouraged to engage with exhibitors to secure graphics for their cars, and to find out more about careers in the industry, and will then race their finished models on-site, under the watchful eye of our special guest, motorsport champion Molly Taylor.
“With such a stellar line-up of exhibitors and these extra opportunities and drawcards, there’s no doubt this will be a great show and we’re confident that industry professionals will respond by turning up in their droves.”
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