FESPA 2026 to Spotlight Innovations Beyond Speciality Print
Next month, FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue, Spain, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, and the two brand-new expos, Corrugated and Textile. From 19-22 May 2026, the six co-located events will serve as the ideal meeting point for experts from the speciality print, signage, personalisation, packaging and display, wrapping, and textile communities.
The events are set to welcome over 600 leading brands and suppliers, who will showcase the latest products and solutions, as well as trends and opportunities within each market. Exhibitors confirmed for FESPA Global Print Expo include Agfa, Brother, Canon, EFI, Epson, HP, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Mimaki, Sun Chemical, and swissQprint, among others.
European Sign Expo
Located in Hall 2, European Sign Expo will highlight the transformative developments shaping the future of signage and visual communications. Visitors to the event can explore the latest innovations across channel lettering, dimensional signage, digital signage, display systems, engraving and etching, illuminated displays, LED, neon, and out-of-home media from over 85 exhibitors. Adsystem, Carbon sign Innovation, Domino Sign, NSELED Europe, and Very Displays are amongst the confirmed exhibitors to date.
Personalisation Experience
Returning for its fourth edition, Personalisation Experience (Hall 3) will enable visitors to discover the value of personalisation and the opportunities that lie within it, as well as how businesses can capitalise on customisation to enhance growth. The event will also spotlight the latest developments in personalisation-enabling technologies and software from a host of industry specialists, brands, and suppliers, including Direct Color Systems, Inkcups, OnPrintShop Software, PHOTO USA, xTool, and ZSK Stickmaschinen.
WrapFest
Co-located with FESPA Global Print Expo for the first time, WrapFest will comprise a 2,000 square metre exhibition space. The floorspace will showcase an array of innovations for the vehicle wrapping and vinyl applications markets, including window film, garage design and interiors, laminating machinery, cutting and finishing, inks, printable films, ramps, and lifts.
Within WrapFest, visitors will be able to experience the all-important World Wrap Masters European and World Wrap Masters Final competitions. Over the first two days of the event, World Wrap Masters Europe will see regional competitions, during which vehicle wrappers from across Europe will go head-to-head to wrap a variety of special objects and vehicles. On days three and four of the event, regional champions will battle it out to be crowned World Wrap Masters 2026 champion in the Final of the global series.
Corrugated
New to FESPA 2026, Corrugated will invite manufacturers of corrugated cardboard packaging and display solutions to network with suppliers of materials, machinery, workflow software, and other technologies. Featuring a 1,500 square metre exhibition space, as well as a free-to-attend conference programme, the event will offer business owners, decision makers, and senior operations teams the opportunity to explore the latest technical innovations for corrugated applications, as well as network and share industry insights.
Textile
Also making its debut, Textile will provide a platform for visitors who work with printed textiles – including fashion, apparel, and interior décor – to explore industry trends, discover the latest innovations, and exchange knowledge and expertise with like-minded business professionals. Those in attendance 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. In addition, throughout the dedicated textile-focused sessions within the FESPA Conference, delegates will hear from experts on topics such as enhancing productivity and efficiency, reducing operational impact, and waste reduction.
Conference Programmes
Running through-out the four-day exhibition, the three, free-to-attend conference programmes will include the FESPA Conference, the Corrugated Conference, and WrapTalks.
The FESPA Conference will provide practical insights into the evolving speciality print industry. Attendees can expect a comprehensive programme featuring expert analysis across key sectors, including print, signage, visual communications, personalisation, and textiles. The event will facilitate knowledge sharing through a series of solo presentations and collaborative panel discussions designed to explore the current state and future of the industry.
Visitors to the Corrugated Conference can tune in to conversations regarding the latest trends, developments, challenges, and opportunities within the corrugated packaging and display industry. Confirmed topics include EU packaging legislation, cyber security in the modern box plant, emerging opportunities offered by AI, and the role of national and international trade associations.
Lastly, WrapTalks will highlight trends and expertise on the wrapping industry, from vehicles to architecture. Those in attendance will hear from experts on production workflow, pushing creative boundaries and their own experiences.
Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, comments: “With preparations almost complete for the 2026 events, I’m confident there are a wealth of opportunities awaiting the FESPA community at the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona. This year, we’re expanding beyond print and signage, and I’m particularly excited to extend our reach into packaging, and even further into wrapping and textile printing.
“With more than 600 exhibitors, six co-located events, and three conference programmes, FESPA 2026 provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to explore new avenues for business growth, build connections across emerging industries, and deepen their knowledge. I’m looking forward to seeing what Barcelona has in store for everyone.”
