Largest newspaper tech conference to focus on innovation

The IFRA World Publishing Expo will return to Berlin, Germany, on Oct. 9 for a three-day event that will focus on the latest in printed publishing solutions. The tradeshow and conference will be held in conjunction with the DCX Digital Content Expo, which will highlight the creation, distribution and monetization of digital content.

More than 3,000 publishing executives from 100 countries will attend the events, which will feature more than 170 exhibitors covering the range of the publishing industry, according to organizers.

New are partners FIPP, a London-based trade association for global media, the World Association of Magazine Media, and Google’s Digital News Innovation Fund.

The Start-up Park has its own stage and space for networking. The Print Innovation Awards and exhibition areas for content services and virtual reality will also be on tap in Berlin.

Tickets can be reserved at www.ifra-dcx.com.

Below is a sample of vendors that will be showcasing technology at the event.

ABB will highlight its automation and integrated workflow systems for the newspaper industry. ABB’s systems cover digital workflow, roll supply, press automation, mailroom and distribution up to the planning and tracking of the entire production chain. ABB will present modular press control and drives retrofit solutions for newspaper presses from all leading manufacturers.

www.abb.com/printing

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