FESPA Middle East 2026 to Focus Beyond Technology

FESPA Middle East, the premier regional expo for speciality printing and signage, returns to Dubai from 13-15 January 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). The success of the previous two editions has clearly put Dubai on the world map as one of the top destinations for the screen printing and the signage industries.

With over 150 global brands showcasing the latest in wide-format digital, textile, direct-to-garment, offset, embroidery, and signage technologies, the event draws thousands of industry professionals to network, discover innovations, and drive investment decisions.

Learning Opportunities

FESPA Middle East offers a platform of knowledge sharing and information as part of FESPA’s mission to inspire, educate, and grow the industry. A host of educational activities will enable visitors to discover and explore new market opportunities, the latest innovations, and key industry trends that can lead to business growth.

Conference Sessions

Show attendees have an opportunity to participate in a range of free sessions covering industry related topics including business building principles in the 3rd edition of FESPA Leadership Exchange (FLEX), discover the possibilities with print personalisation, examine new technology and future visions, gain insights of print and signage from the brand perspective, and explore sustainability for print and signage businesses.

Sustainability Spotlight

Sustainability Spotlight will be a dedicated half day of conference sessions and a feature area on the exhibition floor, providing useful, informative, and actionable advice for speciality printers and sign-makers looking to make their businesses more sustainable. The content provides an excellent opportunity to explore the ways to adopt new processes, and how to reduce costs by optimising energy and resources.

World Wrap Masters

Following the highly-successful inaugural competition at the 2024 edition, World Wrap Masters will return to Dubai to acknowledge the winner of the World Wrap Masters Middle East competition.

The Wrap Institute will hold exciting demos for visitors to explore and learn more about industry tips and tricks in vehicle wrapping during a range of wrapping sessions.

Digital Printing Market

Market surveys have predicted a stellar growth for the digital printing market over the next five years. The GCC digital printing market alone is estimated to reach $1.16 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 8.93% according to Mordor Intelligence. Additionally, a Research and Markets study expects the global printing industry, valued at $357 billion in 2023, to top $443 billion by 2028.

Opening Timings: (13-14 January 2026) 11 am – 7 pm, (15 January 2026) 11 am – 6 pm.