The British Sign & Graphics Association (BSGA) is hosting a dedicated Sign Makers’ Village during Sign & Digital UK 2026 at the NEC from February 22 and 24. Here visitors will get the chance to have discussions with industry experts, see the full spectrum of sign making techniques, and even have a go at a few themselves.
The Sign Makers’ Village will host live demonstrations from industry experts throughout the event. Experienced sign writer Paul Hughes on the Sign Makers Workshop will provide demonstrations on vinyl applications.
Chris Edwards of CVI Group will demonstrate architectural wrapping techniques, highlighting a fast-growing opportunity for sign businesses. Traditional signwriting and gold leaf gilding will also be on display, led by Perry Eales of Perry Signs, who will encourage hands-on participation.
Hands-On Demos, Expert Talks & Sign Industry Insights
Alongside the practical sessions, visitors can take part in informal discussions, presentations and Q&As covering topics such as apprenticeships, wellbeing and industry standards. BSGA’s Sign Stories will feature experienced sign makers sharing insights and answering questions, while Eye on Display will host live interviews with sign makers and suppliers throughout the event.
The timetable for the Sign Makers’ Village is as follows:
Sunday 22 February:
11:00am: The BSGA team hosts an open session covering its recently launched initiatives and collaborations. This includes apprenticeships with Walsall College, its work around BS-559-2 and the recently launched CSCS card scheme for the sign industry.
12:30pm: Talking business models with a discussion with Signs Express.
2:00pm: Colin Sinclair McDermott, aka The Online Print Coach, will host the first of his ‘Ask the Coach’ sessions. This is an open opportunity to ask those burning questions about how to make your company more successful to the print industry’s leading business coach.
Monday 23 February:
11:00am: Ask the Coach with Colin Sinclair McDermott.
12:30pm: Women in Sign and Graphics
2:00pm: The BSGA will be talking about the importance of connecting with the community. There will also be a Sign Stories interview with Lawrence Green from Greens the Signmakers.
Tuesday 24 February:
11:00am: Ask the Coach with Colin Sinclair McDermott and Sam Yarnall from Clarity Software.
12:30pm: The Printing Charity will host a lunch-and-learn session titled “We’re all here for you: resources for supporting your team and your business.”
Connect, Learn & Network at the Sign Makers’ Village Hub
Following the half-hour panel discussion, there’ll be plenty of time for informal chats and connections.
The whole Village is designed to be a central hub for all corners of sign making and a place to learn converse or catch up with people in the industry.
Register your attendance to Sign & Digital UK by clicking here.
