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FESPA Global Print Expo Barcelona

FESPA has announced Spain, is easily accessible via speakers and panel discus-
that its flagship annual transport links and is recog- sions tackling urgent trends
FESPA Global Print Expo nised for its previous success Hands-on technology
and co-located events as a host platform for FESPA
(European Sign Expo and events. demonstrations from top
Personalisation The relocation comes at a global brands
Experience), will take place pivotal moment for the Networking opportunities
at the Fira de Barcelona, global print sector, as sus-
Spain, from Tuesday 19 – tainability, automation, and designed to spark global
Friday 22 May next year. digital transformation partnerships
The 2026 show will also FESPA announces relocation to Barcelona for 2026 Global Event reshape the marketplace. FESPA invites stakehold-
welcome back Sportswear pleasure to share that we across print, signage, person- Attendees can expect an ers, exhibitors, and delegates
Pro for its second edition. In have chosen Barcelona as the alisation and sportswear.” expanded slate of confer-
addition, confirmed features host city for our 2026 flag- He continues, “After the ences, interactive showcases, to mark their calendars and
include World Wrap ship events. As a peripatetic cancellation of the 2020 and workshops, each prepare to be part of this
Masters and Club FESPA. event, it’s important to us events in Madrid, we’re designed to empower busi- landmark industry event.
The 2026 exhibition will that we are able to connect delighted to be able to return nesses to thrive in a rapidly Further details, including
convene industry leaders, with our different associa- to Southern Europe after 13 evolving landscape.
innovators, and decision- tions and the regional mar- years, building on our rela- Key Event Highlights for dates and venue informa-
makers at the cutting edge of kets as a whole. We’re excited tions with the Spanish and FESPA 2026 include: tion, will be released in the
print, signage, graphics, and to see what the city has in Portuguese speciality print An expanded coming weeks. FESPA is a
textile production. store for us and are confident markets even further. See Sustainability Pavilion with global federation that serves
Michael Ryan, Head of that our visitors will have the you in Barcelona!” practical solutions and
FESPA Global Print Expo, opportunity to unveil a The venue, which is a lead- actionable insights the screen, digital, and tex-
comments, “It gives me great wealth of business potential ing trade fair organisation in Industry-leading keynote tile printing community.

FESPA announces the winners of the 2025 FESPA Awards

FESPA has announced the Vodka”. “Heads” and is an end-of-
winners of the 2025 FESPA The People’s Choice year final project for an Art-
Awards during the official Award, which is voted for industrial school in Trenčín
ceremony at FESPA Global online by the FESPA global Slovakia.
Print Expo 2025 (Messe print and signage commu- The Best In Show Award,
Berlin, Germany). nity, was won this year by which is selected as the most
Across the categories, this Ekostand – a biodegradable outstanding example of
year’s awards celebrated display in Poland. The entry, print, was awarded to
excellence and creativity titled “Walstead Krakow”, Iwaarden in The
across print, signage, packag- was submitted to the ‘Display Netherlands for its
ing, vehicle wrapping 3D, and Packaging on Paper and “Rebranding Office Odido”
FESPA announced the winners during FESPA Global Print Expo 2025
special effects and more. Board’ category. In addition, entry in the Printeriors cate-
With 278 entries this year Awards winners are at: in Italy, for its entries into the this entry also won the gory.
from over 30 countries, the http://www.fespaawards. Direct Printing on Three Sustainability Award. New to 2025, the
2025 edition of the FESPA com/ Dimensional Products cate- The Young Star Award Distinction Award was pre-
Awards has proved to be Winners of the following gory. The entries were titled: welcomed entries across all sented to Visix Brand
more in-demand than the categories were also “Grappa Del Lupo-Gruppo categories from employees, Shiners from Belgium for its
2023 Awards, which announced: Montenegro”, “Bolghari trainees, and students aged “Project Focus” entry in the
received around 210 entries. The Innovation Award was Premium Quality Gin- 16 and 25. This year’s win- roll-to-roll printed textiles
The full list of the FESPA presented to P&P Promotion Peacock Tuscany” and “Silla ning entry was titles: category.

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