FESPA Middle East Announces New April 2027 Dates At The Dubai World Trade Centre
FESPA Middle East has announced that its 2027 edition will take place from 27–29 April 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant new chapter for the region’s leading exhibition dedicated to speciality print, signage, visual communication and textile decoration.
The announcement follows extensive consultation with industry stakeholders across the Middle East and North Africa, with the timing reflecting an understanding of current market conditions and the wider regional business landscape, to provide the specialist print and visual communications community with the opportunity to reunite, reconnect with suppliers, distributors and buyers, and explore the technologies, ideas and strategies shaping the future of the industry.
Bazil Cassim, Regional Manager, Middle East & Africa, FESPA, said: “The decision to host FESPA Middle East 2027 in April at the Dubai World Trade Centre was made in close consultation with industry leaders, exhibitors and partners across the region. The response was clear: the industry is focused on the future and wants a platform that supports business growth, knowledge sharing and meaningful commercial engagement.
“Dubai World Trade Centre provides the ideal location for our event, and the new dates allow us to create the strongest possible environment for exhibitors and visitors to reconnect, discover new opportunities and accelerate growth. We see this as a positive step for the entire speciality printing and signage sector and an important investment in the region’s future.”
The announcement follows a successful 2026 edition, which attracted 3,593 visitors representing 72 countries and featured more than 150 global brands.
The event welcomed senior decision-makers from across the GCC, wider MENA region and international markets, reinforcing its position as a vital bridge between global innovators and one of the world's fastest-growing print markets.
The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with suppliers, discover emerging technologies, learn from industry experts and build relationships that drive long-term business growth.
The highly successful 2026 edition attracted 3,593 visits from professionals representing 72 countries and featured more than 150 global brands. Education will remain a cornerstone of FESPA Middle East 2027, with a range of sessions led by international experts, creating one of the most comprehensive learning programmes available to the regional industry.
“FESPA is unique because we are a not-for-profit organisation that exists to support the global speciality print community. Every event, every educational programme and every research initiative is designed to help printers, sign-makers and visual communication specialists build stronger, more sustainable and more profitable businesses,” concluded Cassim.
“In the Middle East and North Africa, there is a tremendous appetite for knowledge, innovation and collaboration. FESPA Middle East 2027 will bring together world-class experts, industry leaders and technology innovators to create an environment where businesses can learn, connect and prepare for the future. As the industry continues to evolve, our role is to ensure the community has access to the latest technology and the insight and expertise needed to thrive.”
About FESPA
Founded in 1962, FESPA is a global federation of Associations for the screen printing, digital printing and textile printing community.
FESPA’s dual aim is to promote screen printing and digital imaging and to share knowledge about screen and digital printing with its members across the world, helping them to grow their businesses and learn about the latest developments in their fast-growing industries.
