IPAMA’s governing council, which met on 22 March 2021, decided to significantly subsidize exhibitor participation in the Printpack India event from 20 to 24 December 2021. The council considered at length the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy and the global print industry and decided to maximize the relief it could extend to exhibitors and especially to its member companies.

The council took a bold decision to charge exhibitors the minimum space rentals, only to meet the basic requirements of the exhibition. The basic charges for bare space at the Printpack India event are Rs 8,000 per square meter for bare space and INR 9,000 per square meter for shell schemes. This time, there are six types of discounts being offered, including early-bird discounts and those for members and associate members. The council has also introduced a special Covid discount for its regular and associate members – INR 2,000 per square meter and INR 500 per square meter respectively. The Covid discount, however, is applicable for the upcoming Printpack edition only.

1. Early bird discount to all exhibitors: INR 1,000 per square meter, subject to payment by the due date
2. Membership discount: 5% to 15%
3. Motivational discount for regular members: INR 1,000 per square meter
4. Motivational discount for associate members: INR 500 per square meter
5. Covid-19 special discount for regular members: INR 2,000 per square meter
6. Covid-19 special discount for associate members: INR 500 per square meter

At a recent online press event, Dayakar Reddy and Prashant Vats of IPAMA insisted that becoming membership in the IPAMA is extremely easy. Both stressed that subsidizing exhibitor participation is not only their responsibility but is also the need of the hour as the industry is going through a testing time. Reddy insisted, there will be no impact on the event’s quality in terms of construction and facilities due to the subsidization – in fact, it would be even better than earlier Printpack events. In addition to providing various discounts, IPAMA may also considers extending complimentary services to exhibitors and business visitors during the exhibition.

IPAMA acknowledges industry’s overwhelming response at this crucial period for participation in Printpack India 2021. Thus far, 70% area has already been booked. Major players of the industry have also remitted the requisite amount for the 15th Printpack India event.

The exhibitor’s and visitor’s registration portals have also been developed for the convenience of the participants. All services for exhibitor and visitor will be available online. Exhibitors can book their space after remitting the participation charges. After the remittance, the exhibitor can select the hall and stall. They can download receipts/invoices and can also place orders for additional services. Visitors can also fix up their meetings with exhibitors online. The portal will be functional by the first week of April 2021.