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NEWS PROFILE

FESPA Middle East advances

regional printing industry

F Middle East is gearing up for its second edition from 20-22
ollowing a successful launch in Dubai in 2024, FESPA

January at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. As a global federation
of associations for the digital printing, textile and screen-
printing community, FESPA is a non-profit organisation that
has reinvested US$9 million into the printing industry worldwide since
2015 through its Profit for Purpose programme.
Profit for Purpose is an international reinvestment initiative designed
to channel revenue from FESPA events into supporting the sustainable
and profitable growth of the global speciality print community. The pro-
gramme fosters the development of print businesses by providing mar-
ket insights and facilitating valuable networking opportunities.
Some of the actions it undertakes to deliver this reinvestment initia-
tive, include: the production of technical guides and sustainability
guides which offer advice for business owners and are available to
FESPA members; the FESPA Print Census report giving insights on
trends and long-term growth; funding for association projects who
deliver localised activities; as well as bespoke events to connect key
stakeholders such as the FESPA Leadership Exchange (FLEX) which was
hosted in Dubai in 2023 and at FESPA Middle East 2024 to share knowl-
edge and discuss future trends. Middle East will feature Wrap Demos in collaboration with official Learning
“As a not-for-profit organisation, FESPA has a unique focus, driven by Partner, The Wrap Institute, providing valuable techniques, tips, and guid-
a mission to promote growth and knowledge-sharing in the printing sec- ance on maximising profits for professionals in the vinyl wrapping industry.
tor and provide ongoing support to the industry worldwide. FESPA The Sustainability Spotlight stand feature is also set to return, allowing
Middle East is an important addition to our global portfolio and high- attendees to explore a unique showcase of 100+ sustainable print material
lights our commitment to promoting the region’s thriving print sector, samples with data sheets for sourcing, ideas on reducing waste and optimis-
making us very different to other trade exhibition organisers,” said Bazil ing resource use.
Cassim, Regional Manager (Middle East and Africa), FESPA. The sectors featured at FESPA Middle East include digital printing, tex-
With a global network of over 14,000 members worldwide, FESPA has tiles, signage (including digital signage) and screen printing. The inaugural
created a range of exclusive benefits to support those within the indus- edition featured over 150 brands and exhibitors, and over 3,000 visitors had
try, including preferential access to exhibitions, networking opportuni- the opportunity to explore thousands of products on display.
ties, and expert industry insights in multiple languages and a host of Registration for FESPA Middle East is now open and visitors can register
informational guides and white papers. Industry professionals within for free entry using promo code FMEM501.
the MENA region can sign-up to FESPA Direct membership in order to According to international market research company Mordor
access the curated materials and forum. Intelligence, the GCC digital printing market alone is estimated to reach
Visitors to FESPA Middle East 2025 will also have access to a wealth
$1.16 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 8.93% over the next five years. In
of content when the event returns to Dubai in January next year, with a addition, a report published by Dublin-based market insights and analysis
dynamic showcase of live competitions, learning opportunities, and company Research and Markets states that the broader global printing
business-building sessions. industry sector was valued at $357 billion in 2023 and is expected to top
On the exhibition floor, you will be free to attend FLEx (FESPA $443 billion by 2028.
Leadership Exchange), a range of conferences featuring international The FESPA Print Census, a global industry research study updated in
speakers and experts from across the printing industry covering topics 2023, revealed that print service providers reported an average increase of
such as Business Building, Personalization, New Technology/Future 7% in revenues since 2018, despite the negative economic impact of the
Vision, Brand Perspective, Sustainability in print. pandemic. Data received from 1,788 respondents in 120 different countries,
The event will also host the popular World Wrap Masters – Middle covering sign and display businesses, screen printers, commercial printers,
East, part of a global competition series in which wrap installers demon- textile and garment printing specialists, as well as packaging printers, high-
strate their proficiency, expertise, and technique. In addition, FESPA
lighted a positive business outlook.
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