FESPA Announces Relocation to Barcelona for 2026 Global Event
FESPA has today announced that its flagship annual FESPA Global Print Expo and co-located events (European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience), will take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Spain, from Tuesday 19 – Friday 22 May next year.
The 2026 show will also welcome back Sportswear Pro for its second edition. In addition, confirmed features include World Wrap Masters and Club FESPA.
The 2026 exhibition will convene industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers at the cutting edge of print, signage, graphics, and textile production.
Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, comments, “It gives me great pleasure to share that we have chosen Barcelona as the host city for our 2026 flagship events. As a peripatetic event, it’s important to us that we are able to connect with our different associations and the regional markets as a whole. We’re excited to see what the city has in store for us and are confident that our visitors will have the opportunity to unveil a wealth of business potential across print, signage, personalisation and sportswear.”
He continues, “After the cancellation of the 2020 events in Madrid, we’re delighted to be able to return to Southern Europe after 13 years, building on our relations with the Spanish and Portuguese speciality print markets even further. See you in Barcelona!”
FESPA Global Print Expo was last hosted at the Fira de Barcelona in 2012.
The venue, which is a leading trade fair organisation in Spain, is easily accessible via transport links and is recognised for its previous success as a host platform for FESPA events.
The relocation comes at a pivotal moment for the global print sector, as sustainability, automation, and digital transformation reshape the marketplace.
Attendees can expect an expanded slate of conferences, interactive showcases, and workshops, each designed to empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Key Event Highlights for FESPA 2026 include:
An expanded Sustainability Pavilion with practical solutions and actionable insights
Industry-leading keynote speakers and panel discussions tackling urgent trends
Hands-on technology demonstrations from top global brands
Networking opportunities designed to spark global partnerships
FESPA invites stakeholders, exhibitors, and delegates to mark their calendars and prepare to be part of this landmark industry event.
Further details, including dates and venue information, will be released in the coming weeks.
About FESPA:
FESPA is a global federation that serves the screen, digital, and textile printing community.
Dedicated to driving innovation, sustainability, and best practice, FESPA is the trusted source for knowledge, networking, and industry development.
