Expografitech 2026 in Barranquilla: ANDIGRAF's Traveling Fair for the Graphic, Packaging, and Visual Communications Industry – May 7 & 8 at Salón de Cristal

Expografitech is the traveling trade fair organized by ANDIGRAF (Asociación Colombiana de la Industria de la Comunicación Gráfica), the leading association representing Colombia's graphic communications industry. Unlike static annual events, Expografitech rotates across Colombian cities, bringing the latest technology, supplies, and business opportunities directly to regional markets.

The fair serves as a commercial and educational platform where equipment manufacturers, consumable suppliers, software developers, and service providers showcase their innovations to a targeted audience of printing companies, packaging producers, visual communication firms, and graphic design studios.

Dates: Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2026.

Venue: Salón de Cristal, Malecón del Río, Barranquilla.

Organizer: ANDIGRAF (Asociación Colombiana de la Industria de la Comunicación Gráfica).

Expected attendance: Over 1,000 professionals from the graphic, packaging, and visual communications sectors.

Ticket prices:
- Early bird: 187,000 COP (limited availability).
- Regular: 261,800 COP.

Airport: Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), located approximately 20 to 30 minutes from the venue depending on traffic.

Hotel partner: Hilton Barranquilla — use code Expografitech2026 for preferential rates.

Format: Two-day trade fair with exhibition booths, live demonstrations, technical workshops, and networking sessions.

Expografitech 2026 in Barranquilla covers the full spectrum of the graphic and packaging industry, with particular emphasis on the technologies and sectors driving growth in the Colombian Caribbean region:

Large format printing. Digital wide-format printers, UV and latex technologies, rigid and flexible media, and finishing equipment for signage, POP displays, banners, and architectural graphics.

Sublimation and textile stamping. Sublimation printers, heat presses, transfer papers, specialty inks, and complete workflows for customized apparel, sportswear, promotional products, and home textiles.

Packaging. Corrugated board converting, flexographic printing, digital label presses, folding carton equipment, and sustainable packaging solutions for food, beverages, cosmetics, and e-commerce.

Artificial intelligence and automation. AI-powered color management, automated prepress workflows, predictive maintenance systems, robotic finishing, and smart production planning tools that are reshaping the graphic industry.

Visual communications. LED displays, interior décor printing, vehicle wraps, retail graphics, wayfinding systems, and experiential marketing solutions.

Regional access to cutting-edge technology. Expografitech's traveling format eliminates the need to travel to Bogotá or Medellín. Professionals in the Colombian Caribbean can explore the latest equipment and supplies without leaving their region.

ANDIGRAF's industry authority. As the official association of Colombia's graphic communications industry, ANDIGRAF curates exhibitors and content that reflect real market needs and growth opportunities.

Live demonstrations. Unlike catalog-based selling, Expografitech features hands-on equipment demonstrations, allowing attendees to see production speeds, print quality, and finishing capabilities in real time.

Networking with 1,000+ professionals. The concentrated two-day format creates intensive networking opportunities with peers, suppliers, and potential business partners from across the graphic and packaging value chain.

Educational workshops. Technical sessions covering topics such as color management best practices, sustainable printing, digital transformation, and packaging innovation provide actionable knowledge for business growth.

Barranquilla is Colombia's fourth-largest city and the economic engine of the Caribbean coast. The city plays a strategic role in the graphic and packaging industries due to its:

- Port infrastructure: Barranquilla's maritime and river port facilities make it a key logistics hub for importing equipment and exporting finished products.
- Manufacturing base: The city hosts a growing number of printing, packaging, and labeling companies serving the Caribbean region.
- Proximity to Cartagena and Santa Marta: Barranquilla's location allows professionals from neighboring cities to attend Expografitech with minimal travel.
- Business-friendly environment: Recent infrastructure investments, including the Malecón del Río revitalization project (where Salón de Cristal is located), have positioned Barranquilla as a modern event destination.

The Salón de Cristal at Malecón del Río offers a contemporary venue with river views, modern AV infrastructure, and excellent accessibility from major hotels and the airport.

Transportes Ejecutivos provides comprehensive transportation solutions for Expografitech 2026 attendees in Barranquilla. Our services include Ernesto Cortissoz Airport (BAQ) transfers to Salón de Cristal and downtown hotels, all-day hourly disposition service, and group transportation for corporate delegations. The airport is located 20 to 30 minutes from the venue, and our professional drivers know the optimal routes along the Circunvalar and Vía 40 corridors. Our executive fleet — sedans, SUVs, minivans, and vans — is ideal for exhibitors transporting equipment samples, international visitors, and corporate teams requiring reliable, comfortable, and punctual mobility throughout both event days.