Print Monthly Recaps 2026: News, Views, and the Show

Session Details

Rounding off The Print Show 2026, Print Monthly will host a special panel session, speaking to those who have been at the centre of the action throughout the show. The session will act as a chance for leading voices in print and the media to talk about the changes and themes they are seeing in the industry in 2026.

Commenting on some of the positives and negatives throughout the year, the panel will assess what the industry landscape currently looks like for those working in print and signage.

With the panel speaking to the biggest variety of visitors and exhibitors throughout The Print Show, the session will act as a fantastic way to recap three days of presentations, conversations, and product discussions, with the panellists discussing how this reflects the industry in 2026. 

Speakers

David Osgar

David Osgar

EditorPrint Monthly/SignLink
David Osgar is the editor at Print Monthly and SignLink and has been with both publications for five years.

A graduate in both Film Production and MA Specialist Journalism, David brings his passion and knowledge for sharing stories and multimedia content to the print and signage industries.

During his time with Print Monthly and SignLink he has visited various trade shows and businesses across the world, as well as writing and editing various articles, videos, and the recently launched Print Monthly Podcast.
Jonathan Pert

Jonathan Pert

Commissioning Editor Print Monthly/SignLink
Jonathan Pert is the Commissioning Editor for industry publications, Print Monthly and SignLink, where he writes daily news and features about the print, packaging, and sign-making industries alongside filming and editing the video coverage for both publications.

Jonathan graduated with first-class honours in English Literature and Drama from Oxford Brookes University. His other passions include creative writing, acting, and directing.

Before transitioning into trade journalism, Jonathan’s professional background focused on filmmaking, with a range of roles in film and TV and experience running his own freelance videography company.

He has put significant focus on the video output of Print Monthly and SignLink since joining the publications and is currently building a new commercial video arm to the wider business. He also spearheads the video content of The Print Show, both at the event and in promotional content leading up to the event.
Mark Stephenson

Mark Stephenson

Knowledge Zone MaestroThe Print Show
Mark Stephenson began his 48-year career in the print industry at the age of 16, working as a letterpress compositor.

Following a few ‘wilderness years’ of employment outside of print, Mark returned to the industry in 1989, supplying Apple Macintosh to designers, repro houses and printers.

In the mid-1990s, he became a Fujifilm customer, working as marketing manager for a chain of professional photographic labs. He went on to work across various roles within Fujifilm Graphic Systems from 1999 until starting his own promotions business in early 2026.
Jack Gocher

Jack Gocher

EditorEye on Display
Jack is the Publisher and Founder of Eye on Display and delivers marketing communications and PR for the sign and print industry.

He began in tech sales in 1988, before shifting to PR in 1992, first entering the print industry in 1996 with Rexam Graphics. Over the years, he has worked alongside some of the trade's biggest names, including Agfa, Avery Dennison, Epson, Mimaki, HP, Clarity Software, and William Smith. He has spent decades helping businesses communicate their value clearly, simply and effectively.

Having run his own communications agency since 1999, Jack launched Eye on Display in 2022 to offer the wide-format and signage trade an independent, dedicated digital news platform and business information resource.

In addition to the latest industry news, Eye on Display provides in-depth analysis, interviews, podcasts, and business directories to help inform, educate, and connect the sign and print community.

Date & Time

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Speakers

David Osgar

Jonathan Pert

Mark Stephenson

Jack Gocher