FESPA Preview Where visionaries meet
The FESPA Global Print Expo is just around the corner. We catch up with Michael Ryan, head of FESPA Global Print Expo, to find out why Sign Update readers should pay the expo a visit.
are able to develop new and existing relationships and uncover the trends in each regional market.
FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 is taking place from May 6 to 9 in Berlin
Q. Why should our readers visit FESPA and why will it benefit them? A. Whether you want to build on new and existing relationships with like-minded printers and sign makers, explore industry trends such as sustainability and personalisation, or discover a range of products and solutions, don’t forget to add FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 to your agenda. From May 6 to 9, FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign
Expo and Personalisation Experience will provide a pivotal platform for collaboration, innovation and development and we’re inviting you to join us.
Q. The theme for FESPA this year is ‘Where Visionaries Meet’, can you explain what this means? A. With a focus on our incredible FESPA community, from our visitors and exhibitors, to our Association Heads and Awards winners, ‘Where Visionaries Meet’ positions our visitors as futuristic and forward-thinking members of the print and signage communities. FESPA is the ideal connection point for these Visionaries and
enables them to gain a valuable insight into what the future holds for the industry. As delegates share their experiences and perspectives with leading brands and suppliers, industry experts and specialists, FESPA will showcase which transformative developments are shaping the future of the speciality print industry.
Q. Why did you choose Berlin as the host city? Why has it been three years since you returned? A. With over 200 years of experience as an exhibition venue, the Messe Berlin, Germany will serve as an ideal venue for Visionaries to congregate at FESPA’s 2025 events. Many of our returning visitors are familiar with the host city and Berlin itself is well-known for its history, as well as its trusted connections and established speciality print market. The FESPA community consists of different organisations
across the globe and it’s important for us to accommodate them all. By altering the location of our events each year, we
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Q. What do you think will be the highlights of this year’s exhibition? A. From our comprehensive feature programme and strong exhibitor line up, to our expert-led discussions and the opportunity to witness technology launches first-hand, we’re confident that the 2025 events will provide highlights for everyone. This year, our feature programme will comprise of World Wrap Masters and the FESPA Awards. For World Wrap Masters: On the first two days of the event,
visitors can watch regional competitors battle it out in a series of timed rounds, wrapping vehicles and other surprise objects, in hopes to progress to the all-important World Wrap Masters 2025 Final on days three and four. Alongside this, delegates can also attend a series of training workshops and live demos. The FESPA Awards are back to once again celebrate
excellence and creativity amongst the print and signage communities. The shortlisted entries will be on display throughout the event, with the official awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday, May 7.
The latest technology and applications will be on display
Q. Are there any standout exhibitors that our readers should pay a visit? A. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a range of products and solutions from leading brands and suppliers. Confirmed exhibitors to date include AGFA, Aristo, Brother, Canon, Caldera, Durst, EFI, Epson, Fujifilm, Kit Builder, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Kornit Digital, Liyu, Mimaki, Ricoh and Roland.
Q. Do you know if there is any new equipment launching at this year’s exhibition that would be of interest to sign makers?
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