Smartech Business Systems is the latest major exhibitor to announce their participation in the Visual Impact Expo in September, with the floorplan for the industry’s favourite digital print, signage and graphic show now more than 80% booked.

The show will bring together more than 50 exhibitors including Platinum Sponsor, Roland DG, Gold Sponsors Epson, Graphic Art Mart, HP and Mimaki, and Silver Sponsors Celmac, SAS and Project Sirius. 

Smartech has booked one of the expo’s major stands, Stand F19, to showcase their mailing and automation systems in a landmark position on the central aisle and adjacent to The Hub meeting and activation area. 

Other recent confirmations include Apple Air Filtration, Danthonia Designs, E-Power, Guangzhou Caili Digital Technology, Hero Print, Lite Corp, Sydney Print Media, Velflex and STL Australia.

They join long-time VI exhibitors like SA-led, Multicam, PHE, Mutoh, Stick on Signs,  Pozitive, Ball & Doggett and many others to provide a comprehensive ranging display which will cover everything from software and MIS solutions, to digital wide-format and textile printing and finishing, media and substrates, routing and engraving, digital and illuminated signage, and more. 

The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA), Penrith Print Museum and Women in Print have also recently confirmed stands at the show.

ASGA will be on Stand I13, promising to bring visitors up to date with their recent work on industry qualifications and training with the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance, BuildSkills and RTOs, introduce the new range of online courses available through its partnership with the International Sign Association (ISA), and connect sign businesses and installers at a special ‘meet and greet’ event.

Shireen Da Costa, Exhibitions & Events Manager for host and organiser, Visual Connections, says this last-minute rush of booking confirmations gives visitors even more reason to plan to be in Sydney for the show.

Another key attraction will be the Connect Conference 2026, sponsored by Premium Sponsor ORAFOL Australia and supported by ASGA and Spicers Australia. 

This leadership summit is already generating plenty of interest, with keynote speakers including Gillon McLachlan from Tabcorp, Matt Aitken from IVE Group, technology and leadership expert Steve Vamos, economist and former politician Dr Craig Emerson, and corporate sustainability expert and author Dr David Cooke.

The Conference will also feature fireside chats and panel sessions on topics including trends in outdoor advertising and signage; international trends from global industry associations; harnessing the power of AI; education, training and careers; the future of signage with local experts, and more. 

Adding to the week’s attractions will be the 2026 Easy Signs National Sign & Graphics Awards gala presentation dinner on Thursday 3 September; Make it Happen Signage Bootcamps running at the Showground during the week, 

Visual Impact Expo and Connect Conference 2026 will be held at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, from 2-4 September 2026. Click here to register for Visual Impact, or follow this link to register for Connect Conference 2026. More information on these events can be found at visualimpact.org.au