FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 opens its doors

FESPA Global Print Expo 2026, the European trade exhibition for the speciality printing industry, has officially opened its doors.

FESPA 2026 includes six events, three conferences, and special features including the World Wrap Masters competition. The trade show will be host to hundreds of manufacturers showcasing their latest solutions, including global debuts and a range of official product launches.

Included in the FESPA 2026 lineup is the usual FESPA Global Print Expo along with European Sign Expo and the Personalisation Experience, both returning after runs in previous years. New for 2026 is the addition of WrapFest, which has previously held two iterations at Silverstone in the UK, as well as two brand-new shows: Corrugated and Textile.

Last year’s FESPA event reported total attendance of over 23,000 for the four-day show, with a total of 14,036 unique visitors, which surpassed 2024 figures by 10.5%. According to FESPA’s survey, 40% of attendees planned to invest in solutions when attending the 2024 show, with 87% of visitors holding decision-making positions.

FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 is described by Michael Ryan, head of FESPA Global Print Expo, as a “directional meeting point for speciality printers and sign-makers”.

With speciality printers and sign-makers continuing to diversify and move into new and emerging markets, FESPA’s 2026 offering demonstrates the multiple areas and solutions printers and sign-makers can explore and invest into. As has been the case for the past few years, many well-known manufacturers and media providers have signed up, including Agfa, Durst, HP, Kongsberg, Roland, Epson, Caldera, Hexis, 3M, Mimaki, Kornit, Brother, Mutoh, EFI, and swissQprint.

The show this year is running under the strapline ‘The Place for Experts’ which Ryan says places the community front of mind. “Whether you’re an exhibitor, associations member, visitor, or part of the FESPA team, you are the experts and we’re confident that FESPA Global Print Expo and it’s co-located events will enable you to broaden your expertise.”

Talking about the approach in more detail, Ryan says: “Instead of simply showcasing products, FESPA 2026 will focus on highlighting insights from, and problem-solving for: print, signage, textile, and corrugated applications. Every hall is designed to offer experts in attendance with solutions to help their businesses work smarter and stay ahead of industry trends.

“The strapline highlights the strength of our community. Visitors will be able to connect with peers and suppliers who understand their challenges and can offer solutions. It shows that FESPA is a trusted place where experts can ask questions, explore innovations, and make confident investment decisions.”

One of FESPA’s focuses this year is on knowledge sharing, which has led to Keypoint Intelligence being announced as the Thought Leadership Partner for the exhibition; following the collaboration built with the two organisations in 2025.

The arrangement means that Keypoint Intelligence, which provides independent hands-on testing, lab data, and market research for the digital imaging industry, will contribute research and market insights to the event program.

Textile will focus on printed textiles including fashion, apparel, and interior décor, with experts on hands to share knowledge and exchange ideas.

Ryan explains: “Attendees will have the opportunity to explore various textile-related technologies and consumables, including roll-to-roll machinery, direct-to-garment (DTG), and direct-to-fabric (DTF) machinery. Alongside this, throughout the Textile conference programme, delegates will hear from experts on topics such as enhancing productivity and efficiency, reducing operational impact, and waste reduction.”

Print Monthly and SignLink will be on hand throughout the event as official media partners, providing news coverage, video interviews, and other insights across our digital platforms, our social media pages, and our dedicated YouTube channels.