Manuel Matar

Four weeks before the exhibitor registration deadline for drupa 2012, print media trade fair, the organizer, Messe Düsseldorf, is drawing a positive interim conclusion.

Four weeks before the exhibitor registration deadline for drupa 2012, print media trade fair, the organizer Messe Düsseldorf draws a positive interim conclusion.

An important component of the overall drupa 2008 concept is the extensive ancillary program, including the Compass Sessions, highlights tours, drupa innovation parc powered by HP, and industry forum. “This modular system gives our visitors the opportunity to put together a personalized package and thus get the most out of the expertise on hand,” commented Manuel Mataré, drupa 2008 project director. The Compass Sessions will be two-hour intensive workshops staged daily from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Congress Center East at the Düsseldorf fairgrounds. Organized by Print & Media Forum AG, each Compass Session will be devoted to a different topic concerning technology

August, 2007—Following the successful debut of the drupa innovation parc presented by HP (dip) at drupa 2004, Messe Düsseldorf has significantly expanded the showcase and concept. In 2004, some 8,600 square feet were set aside for “dip” but at drupa 2008, 160 exhibitors in eight different sections on over 35,500 square feet of exhibition space in Hall 7 will make “dip” the world’s largest micro-platform for innovative young companies supplying the print and media industry with digital solutions. “Innovations call for a special presentation platform at drupa – and that’s true no matter how big or small an exhibitor is,” explained Manuel Mataré, drupa

Eat, drink, sleep, live: drupa 2004 by Joy English, Assistant Editor AS MESSE DÜSSELDORF GmbH prepares for drupa 2004, taking place May 6-19 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, it is making every attempt to make sure attendees are eating, drinking, sleeping, and living drupa. To do so, it has initiated "drupacity Düsseldorf." Manuel Mataré, drupa project manager, explained, "In an effort to enhance the 'feel good' factor, Messe Düsseldorf is putting in place an extensive service network together with numerous partners from the hotel, restaurant, retail, and art and culture areas who will stage attractive special events and activities exclusively for drupa."