The 30th South China International Printing Industry Exhibition and the 2024 China International Label Printing Technology Exhibition (referred to as the "South China Printing Exhibition Label Exhibition" or "South China Exhibition") ended successfully on March 6, 2024, at Zone A of the China Import and Export Fair Complex.

The scale of this exhibition further expanded, along with the concurrent China International Packaging Industry Exhibition/Packaging Products and Materials Exhibition. The combined exhibition area reached 150,000 square meters, attracting nearly 2,000 participating companies and 116,991 domestic and international visitors for browsing and procurement. The scale of the exhibition, the number of participating companies, and the number of domestic and international visitors all set historical records. Overseas visitors came from 105 countries and regions including Russia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan, significantly enhancing the international level of the South China Printing Exhibition Label Exhibition.

The three-day exhibition attracted more than 270 domestic and international procurement delegations. The purchasing demand of domestic and international visitors was strong, leading to active on-site transactions. Participating companies were enthusiastic, showcasing their achievements in this year's first show, demonstrating their strength and style, and highly recognizing the business and cooperation opportunities brought by the exhibition.

The exhibition also became a gathering place for technological innovation, with numerous participating companies presenting the latest technological achievements in the printing and packaging industry. These achievements fully demonstrate the industry's development trend towards digitization, intelligence, and greenization. Among them, the Industry 4.0 Smart Factory demonstration area collaborated with seven leading software and hardware equipment companies to create a high-quality packaging box production line. Through full-process digitalization, technological upgrades, and innovation, it provided new ideas for the transformation and upgrading of traditional printing companies and the development of new quality productivity.

The organization of this exhibition received extensive attention and coverage from over 100 mainstream media outlets and industry Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). They highly praised the exhibition, considering it a grand event showcasing the latest technological achievements in the printing and labeling industry, promoting industry upgrades and high-quality development. The brand influence of the South China Exhibition in the printing and packaging industry continues to expand.

This edition of the exhibition hosted more than 20 forums and seminars, inviting numerous industry experts and scholars to delve into and interpret hot industry issues, providing new ideas for exploring the future development of the printing and packaging industry. These activities provided an excellent platform for promoting communication and cooperation within the industry.

The successful organization of the 30th South China Exhibition not only presented a visual feast of technological innovation and transformation to the industry but also highlighted the vitality and potential of the printing and packaging industry's vigorous development. The 31st South China Exhibition has been officially scheduled for March 4-6, 2025, with the organizers stating their commitment to continuously enhance the quality of the exhibition, creating a more professional, efficient, and exciting industry-opening event that lives up to expectations.