Exhibitor Information

Print World

Teaming up again with Print World, North America’s largest show for the shorter-run printing market, Design City 2008 will be supported by the success and experience of proven exhibition producers.

Print World is organized by North Island Publishing, publishers of Graphic Monthly Canada and Design Edge Canada magazines.

Here are the stats for Print World 2006:

  • over 125,000 sq. ft. total exhibition area
  • almost 10,000 attendees: 8% were graphic designers
  • Print Software Theatre featuring Adobe Systems
  • centrally-located downtown venue Direct Energy Centre is Toronto’s premier trade show facility

Vendors List

Design City is specially designed for vendors selling to graphic designers, including:

  • Paper mills
  • Paper merchants (specification sales)
  • Stock photo companies
  • Software vendors
  • Commercial printers
  • Design hardware/peripherals
  • Publishers
  • Training services
  • And anyone who sells to graphic designers

Design City 2007 welcomed exhibitors including:

  • Accu Litho Services
  • Adobe Systems (presenting at the Adobe Software Theatre)
  • Asia Pulp and Paper
  • CJ Graphics
  • Colour Innovations
  • Design Edge Canada
  • Entire Imaging Solutions Inc.
  • Flash Reproductions
  • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada
  • Fotoware-Laidback Solutions
  • Graphic Direction
  • High Print Co., HTX - Huntex Group Inc.
  • Iggesund Paperboard
  • iStockphoto
  • Japanese Paper Place
  • Look Like A Hero
  • Loop Enterprise Inc.
  • NewPage Corporation
  • Pearson Technology Group/Peachpit Press
  • Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) of Ontario
  • SGS Group
  • Stick and Peel
  • Tembec Enterprises
  • Trade Pocket Folders.

Your Experience

We promise to deliver a professionally-run, well-supported, and high-profile show at Design City 2008. Our sales team will be there for you, helping to make your exhibiting experience a successful one.

Your support includes:

  • Access to a large audience of designers in North America’s third largest design city
  • No-hassle booth packages offering everything you need
  • Great hours that don't hollow out your week-day selling time
  • Vigorous, targeted, and fully-integrated promotion in Design Edge Canada magazine and other North Island Graphics Group print and online brands
  • A totally new venue for reaching graphic designers in Canada and the northeastern United States
  • Exhibitor profiles and listings in the Nov/Dec show issue of Design Edge Canada
  • Exhibitor logo and link on show website www.DesignCityShow.com

In addition, we put a lot of effort into attracting the biggest crowd of buyers to this event.

Our integrated marketing strategy includes promotions in print, online, and face-to-face.

We also have brands that can reach out to graphic designers in the print and publishing industries in Canada.

Dedicated Promotions for Design City

  • Show advertising in the Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec issues of Design Edge Canada
  • Additional print advertising in Graphic Monthly Canada and Masthead magazines
  • Web banners on DesignEdgeCanada.com
  • E-mail banners on the biweekly e-mail Design Edge Express News Bulletin
  • Dedicated e-mail promotions
  • Dedicated DesignCityShow.com web site

Additional Marketing & Event Support for Print World

  • Promotion and pre-show coverage in all major Canadian graphic arts trade magazines, including Graphic Monthly Canada
  • Co-branding opportunities and direct marketing programs
  • Sponsorship/promotional tools to generate exposure outside your booth
  • Opportunities for exhibitors to hold presentations right on the show floor
  • Unanimous Canadian industry support—we work with major industry associations and partner with all of Canada’s graphic arts and printing publications
  • VIP receptions, industry meetings, breakfast keynote and other networking opportunities

Space Rates

(all rates in Canadian funds)

Package A: $2,200 plus taxes
Basic 10’ x 10’ booth includes:

  • space rental
  • black carpet
  • empty crate storage and return
  • standard black draped backwall and side rails
  • 24-hour show security service
  • move-in schedule and discounted services

Package B: $2,995 plus taxes
Includes basic booth package above PLUS add on features:

  • hardwall display
  • display counter
  • two stools
  • 3-shelf display rack
  • signage at top (block letters)

NOTE: Electricity, and Internet available for additional charge and must be ordered through booth management; booth cleaning is not included. Contact show management for further details and to order booth packages.

Show Management

Design City is produced by North Island Publishing,
8-1606 Sedlescomb Dr., Mississauga ON Canada L4X 1M6.
Toll-free: 800-331-7408. Tel: 905-625-7070.

Contact:

Doug Bennet,
Show Manager
dbennet@designedgecanada.com
Tel: 905-625-7070, ext. 233

Kim Carmichael,

Account Manager
kcarmichael@designedgecanada.com
Tel: 905-625-7070, ext. 252

Sandy Donald,

Account Manager
s.donald@designedgecanada.com
Tel: 905-625-7070, ext. 230

Click here to download space application

Click here to download Exhibitor brochure

Location

Direct Energy Centre
Downtown Toronto, Ontario
Click here to view the map

Show Dates and Hours

Saturday, November 22
  … 10am to 6pm
Sunday, November 23
  … 10am to 6pm
Monday, November 24
  … 10am to 6pm

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