From 19 – 22 May 2026, at the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, FESPA 2026 – comprising FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, Corrugated and Textile – will serve as the ideal meeting point for speciality printers and sign makers to network with a host of industry experts, discover new opportunities for business growth and exchange knowledge and experiences with like minded professionals.
This year’s strapline, ‘The Place for Experts’ highlights that visitors will find both technology and industry experts on the show floor. FESPA 2026 will provide an environment where knowledge sharing and innovation are central, and where visitors come to solve real production and commercial challenges across print, signage, wrapping textile and corrugated applications. Every hall is designed to give specialists practical solutions to help their businesses work smarter and stay ahead of industry trends – whether that’s through new technology, smarter workflows or fresh application ideas. They can also gain knowledge at the show’s expert led conference programmes.
FESPA Global Print ExpoOur flagship event, FESPA Global Print Expo, will once again return to welcome speciality printers from across the globe to discover the latest trends, technologies and developments within the industry. The event is the biggest of the six FESPA 2026 co-located events – and it is set to welcome experts to exchange and share their knowledge and expertise from across the entire print industry.
Each year, we are joined by a solid line-up of leading brands and suppliers, showcasing advanced solutions for the speciality print industry. At this stage, we have over 550 confirmed exhibitors, including Agfa, Brother, Canon, Durst, Epson, HP, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Mimaki, Roland and Sun Chemical.
FESPA 2026 will also incorporate three free to attend conference programmes: The FESPA Conference; The Corrugated Conference; and WrapTalks. The FESPA Conference will provide insights into print, personalisation and textile, and will comprise of a series of expert led discussions. Each session will explore the challenges faced by printers, and it will highlight how they can leverage opportunities into business growth.
Overall, Barcelona is the perfect host city for FESPA 2026. With six co-located events bringing together specialists from across print, signage, personalisation and sportswear, the event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore innovation, discover new applications and connect with the global community – all under one roof.
European Sign ExpoCo-located with FESPA Global Print Expo is the returning European Sign Expo, which will showcase an array of products and solutions for the signage and visual communications industries.
Dedicated solely to signage and visual communication, European Sign Expo will showcase the latest products and solutions across channel lettering, digital signage, dimensional signage, engraving and etching, LED, sign solutions and more. Visitors to the event can explore industry trends and network with forward thinking signage professionals. Exhibitors to date include: Harmuth CNC-Frästechnik, NSELED, Grupo Woon, Domino Sign, Letra Corpóreas, Maus-PS, BannerMate and LT-Systems Europe.
Each year, European Sign Expo invites visitors to broaden their understanding of current and future industry trends, discover an array of new media, consumables, products and technologies, network with like minded professionals from across the globe – and more. I am confident that visitors will leave FESPA 2026 with an even deeper insight into how they can commercially leverage opportunities in the signage and visual communications industries, as well as understand the factors that are shaping the future of signage.
Personalisation Experience Personalisation Experience will enable experts – both visitors and exhibitors – to demonstrate and explore the value of customisation. They will get to see how it creates a unique, highly valued customer experience and drive commercial growth.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to connect with a host of industry specialists, brands and suppliers, including: Inkcups, ZSK, OnePrintShop software, xTool, Photo USA and Direct Color Systems.
Challenges and opportunities in personalisation will be highlighted and explored in the four day FESPA Conference programme.
WrapFest
After two successful UK editions in 2023 and 2024, WrapFest will now take place alongside FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located events, bringing wrap, vinyl, PPF, window tint, architectural interior and detailing industries closer to the heart of the action – and wider speciality print industry – than ever before. Confirmed WrapFest exhibitors, among others, include APA, Antalis, Arlon, Hexis, LX Hausys, GSWF, Legend PPF, SOIF and many more.
Visitors to WrapFest 2026 will also get to experience the high energy World Wrap Masters (Europe and Series Final) competitions. Over the first two days of the event, World Wrap Masters Europe will host regional competitions, during which vehicle wrappers from across Europe will go battle it out to wrap a variety of special objects and vehicles in a series of timed rounds. On days three and four of the event, regional champions will battle it out to be crowned World Wrap Masters 2026 champion in the Finals of the global series.
With a floorspace of over 2,000m², WrapFest will showcase wrap focused applications and solutions, including: self-adhesive wrap films, software and design, tools and accessories, alongside a series of live demos, technical tips and skills development opportunities.
The 2026 edition of WrapFest will also introduce the new WrapTalks conference programme, which will invite visitors to tune into a series of expert led discussions, providing a practical insight into the latest developments, challenges and trends across the entire wrapping industry – from vehicles to interior décor.
Corrugated Corrugated is FESPA’s new dedicated event for corrugated packaging and point of sale display production. It brings together manufacturers of corrugated packaging and display solutions with suppliers of machinery, print technology, software, materials and automation.
The event was developed as a focused platform for converters and manufacturers who want practical insights into how digital print, automation and workflow technologies are shaping the future of corrugated applications.
Corrugated will feature solutions covering the full corrugated production workflow. This includes digital and hybrid print technologies, converting and finishing equipment, workflow and automation software, consumables, substrates, robotics and plant logistics.
The exhibition will occupy a dedicated 1,500 square metre hall space and will be supported by the free to attend Corrugated Conference programme. Sessions will be presented by industry experts and will cover: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), EU legislation, implementation of AI, new markets, workflow optimisation, material developments, case studies – and more.
Visitors can expect to see practical, production focused solutions rather than conceptual showcases, with an emphasis on improving efficiency, flexibility, sustainability and return on investment.
Confirmed participants include: Barberán, Baysek Solutions, Bobst, BW Papersystems Frankfurt, Canon, Cuir, Dücker Prefeeder, Freidheim International, HP, Hybrid Software Development, Kento Digital Printing, Scodix, Sun Automation Group, TCY Machinery and Wonderjet.
Textile
Textile will provide a platform for visitors who work with printed textiles, including fashion, apparel and interior décor to explore industry trends, see the latest innovations, and exchange knowledge and expertise.
In the exhibition, visitors will be able to explore new machinery, inks, materials and workflow software, while gaining access to expertise from across the wider print ecosystem. They will also be able to see a variety of applications and technologies – from roll to roll digital systems and direct to garment printing, to finishing equipment, colour management tools and substrates.
Led by expert speakers, sessions in the FESPA Conference will explore digital workflows, textile printing circularity, and how automation can improve flexibility and speed across the supply chain. Sessions will also provide insights into personalisation, signage, wrapping and speciality print.
We’re inviting the readers of Quick Print Pro to join us at the Gran Via Fira de Barcelona this May!
For more information and to register, visit:
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