SIGN AND PRINT TRADE SHOWS IN CANADA

CONSAC NATIONAL SIGN & GRAPHICS TRADESHOW The Sign Association of Canada hosts this two-day expo that draws businesses from all over the world to explore the latest and greatest in Canadian signage. The event caters to architects, engineers, developers, sign and print companies, and more. In addition to booths and presentations, the tradeshow also features social events and various creative competitions. Dates: September, annually Location: Mississauga, Ontario

PRINT WORLD The largest printing expo in North America for short-run printing (digital, offset up to 29"), Print World takes place biannually in Toronto, and features vendors, free seminars, and informational booths. Each event draws around 8,000 visitors, who come to see what nation-wide small and mid-sized print companies have to offer. Dates: November, bi-annually Location: Toronto, Ontario

GRAPHICS CANADA EXPO The largest trade show in the country,Graphics Canada has run for more than 50 years, showcasing businesses in the graphic communications and printing fields. In addition to more than 200 exhibiting companies, the event features pavillions and seminars, pavillions, keynote speakers, and more. The expo takes place every other year (2015, 2017, etc.). Dates: April, bi-annually Location: Toronto, Ontario

ASA TRADE SHOW Hosted by the Alberta Sign Association, the ASA Trade Show takes place every two years and alternates between Edmonton and Calgary. In addition to exhibitors from a range of companies and fields, the event features a Sign Design competition, charity casino night, golf tournament, and educational seminars on topics such as improving profitability and colour management. Dates: June, annually Location: Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta

BC SIGN & GRAPHICS TRADESHOW Held every other year in Burnaby, just east of Vancouver, this trade show features exhibitors from local and national printing companies, showcasing the range of graphic marketing products available in Canada. The event also offers educational programming and the chance to discuss new and existing products with their qualified spokesmen. Dates: April, bi-annually Location: Vancouver, British Columbia