Impressive Start to FESPA Middle East, Sets Future Course
FESPA Middle East got off to an impressive start today at the state-of-the-art Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), with the printing, signage, and visual communications communities filling up the exhibition halls and making a visible impact, right from day one. The three-day event concludes on Wednesday (31 January, 2024).
Speaking on the inaugural day, Bazil Cassim, Regional Manager – FESPA Middle East, says, “The exhibitor and visitor feedback to the launch of FESPA Middle East has been overwhelmingly positive and reaffirms our decision to expand our offering into the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia region.”
Over 130 brands of digital wide format, screen, and textile printing hardware, software, media, and consumables, as well as printed and non-printed signage solutions are on display.
Print and signage solutions from event sponsors Canon, CMYK, Epson, Flex-Europa, and Signtrade; hardware from leading suppliers IECHO, Mimaki, Roland, and Vanklaser; and media and consumables from Aerolam, Avery Dennison, BestSub, Boyang, MacTac, and Mecolour are among the participating companies.
A strong line-up of distributors are also geared up, showcasing inspiring applications from a range of global brands including 3M, Arlon, Brother, Grando, Graphtec, GZ, HP, Mutoh, Onyx, Orafol, Philips Digital Signage, PONGS, swissQprint, Valiani, Vision, and many more.
Platinum sponsor Signtrade has also taken a significant space to showcase solutions from over 30 brands, including 3M, Cosign, HP, Starflex, and swissQprint.
Opening Day’s Success Prompts Next Edition in 2025
The huge success of the opening day at FESPA Middle East 2024 prompted FESPA’s decision to host the second edition of the event in 2025. “In response to this, we’re delighted to be returning to Dubai Exhibition Centre for a second edition in 2025 and look forward to offering a platform that builds on the success and our learnings from the 2024 event. In the mean time, we will continue supporting our growing community in this region through our FESPA Direct membership,” adds Cassim.
For details on FESPA Middle East 2025, log on to www.fespamiddleeast.com after the conclusion of the 2024 edition on 31 January, 2024.