Mayor: "Jogja Printing Expo" Combines Creativity and Technology
Yogyakarta (ANTARA) - Yogyakarta Mayor Hasto Wardoyo stated that the Jogja Printing Expo (JPE) 2026, taking place at Jogja Expo Center (JEC) from 8 to 11 April, serves as a crucial moment in combining the power of creativity with technology.
“Yogyakarta as a creative city has many artists, many cultural figures, and exceptional art curators; creativity requires support from the latest artificial technology,” Hasto said at the opening of JPE 2026 at JEC on Wednesday.
According to him, hosting the Jogja Printing Expo in Yogyakarta actually blends design works with the latest technology.
He encouraged the involvement of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the exhibition to broaden their networks and enhance business competitiveness.
“Looking ahead, we hope that collaboration between business actors, investors, and MSMEs can be further strengthened, thereby providing tangible contributions to the regional economy,” he said.
JPE 2026 is organised by Krista Exhibitions from 8–11 April 2026 at Jogja Expo Center (JEC), presenting a variety of the latest technologies in the printing and graphics sector.
The exhibition features digital printing machines for indoor, outdoor, UV, and sublimation needs, as well as packaging solutions that are increasingly developing.
The JPE event is held concurrently with the Jogja Food & Beverage Expo, Jogja Pack & Process Expo, and Jogja All Tea Expo 2026.
Owner of Krista Exhibitions, Daud D Salim, said that JPE serves as a forum for industry players to learn about the latest developments in printing technology that can be applied to various media.
“This exhibition showcases printing technology for paper, textile, leather, metal, and wood media,” he said.
According to him, 35 companies are participating in the JPE exhibition, including printing service businesses and around 15 MSMEs operating in the printing sector.
“The presence of JPE in Yogyakarta is expected to drive the growth of the creative industry through the utilisation of modern printing technology. We hope this exhibition can yield innovations in contemporary printing technology,” he said.
One of the exhibition participants, Puji (39), assessed that JPE serves as a means to enhance the knowledge of printing industry players, particularly in Yogyakarta.
“The event is good for stimulating the development of the printing industry, both for established businesses and those that are newly developing. Hopefully, in the future, it can be even more crowded,” he said.