FESPA Preview
THE PLACE FOR VISIONARIES
Michael Ryan, head of FESPA Global Print Expo
textile printing, signage, personalisation, packaging and display, visitors will see the latest innovations and the thinking behind them. We already have a strong line-up of technology, consumables and media providers from the UK, including 3M, Agfa, Brother, Caldera, Durst, EFI, Epson, Hexis, HP, Kongsberg, Kornit, Mimaki, Mutoh, Roland, and SwissQprint.
THE FESPA GLOBAL PRINT EXPO IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND WITH SEVERAL NEW ADDITIONS, WE DELVE INTO WHAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS TO SEE.
It’s that time of year again, when the buzz and excitement of the FESPA Global Print Expo takes the industry by storm. With new co-locations – Corrugated and Textile – and the introduction of WrapFest joining FESPA, the show couldn’t be more packed with the best and brightest of the industry. To learn what to look out for at this year’s show, Michael Ryan, head of FESPA Global Print Expo leads us through what to keep an eye out for.
Q. What can visitors expect from FESPA Global Print Expo 2026? A. FESPA 2026 will be a directional meeting point for speciality printers and sign makers. It’s where businesses come to network with industry experts, discover practical opportunities for growth and compare ideas with peers. Across wide-format, digital, screen and
Q. European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience return alongside the main show. What will they add? A. European Sign Expo is dedicated to signage and visual communications, and it will cover everything from channel lettering and dimensional signage, to engraving, etching, LED and sign systems. It’s also a great place to network with signage specialists. Meanwhile, Personalisation Experience focuses on the commercial value of customisation, how it can create a stronger customer experience and drive growth. Visitors can talk to specialists, brands and suppliers.
We have a healthy mix of international and UK-based exhibitors, including Very Displays in European Sign Expo, alongside UK exhibitors across the wider event, such as: Admiral Tapes, AXYZ Automation Group UK, Digital Specs, Innova Art, Kernow Coatings, Morgana Systems, Nazdar and Sun Chemical.
Q. You’re launching two new events this year, Corrugated and Textile. How do these fit into the whole FESPA event? A. We’ve seen businesses move across different verticals, particularly into textile and apparel, and into corrugated packaging and display. In light of this, we saw an opportunity to support those already operating in these segments and those looking to enter them. That’s why we’re launching these two new correlated events.
Each hall is designed to help experts find solutions
SHOW DETAILS:
Venue: Fira Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Dates: May 19-22, 2026
Times: Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00-18:00, Friday: 10:00-15:00
Why: See industry leaders and sustainability-focused
innovations, along with exciting live demonstrations and expert-led discussions
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