Cape Town, South Africa – September 2026  – FESPA has concluded a successful General Assembly in Cape Town, bringing together the Presidents of its 37 National Associations alongside the FESPA Ltd team for a week of strategic discussion and collaboration.

The annual gathering serves as a cornerstone event for the global print and signage community, offering leadership a dedicated forum to address the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the industry's future

Dorking – UK – September 2026 – FESPA has announced a new instalment of its FESPA Insights webinar series, focusing on one of the garment decoration industry's fastest-growing opportunities: personalised apparel.

The session, titled "Scaling Your Personalised Apparel Business", will take place on 29 September 2026 at 14:00 BST.

Dorking – UK – September 7^th 2026 – FESPA has announced that entries are now open for the FESPA Awards 2027, the print and signage industry's longest-standing and only independent awards programme.

To encourage early participation, FESPA is offering a 50 per cent early bird discount on all entries submitted by 7 September 2026.

Entrants who secure the reduced rate will have until 2 December 2026 to finalise and refine their submissions, giving businesses ample time to present their work at its best.

Dubai, UAE – August 2026 – FESPA Middle East has announced FLEX, the FESPA Leadership Exchange, a landmark gathering of the print and signage industry's most influential decision-makers.

Taking place in Dubai, UAE, on 26 November 2026, the event will bring together the leaders shaping the future of the sector to exchange ideas, share perspectives and define the opportunities ahead.

As the market continues to evolve, FLEX responds to a clear need: the most valuable conversations happen among those driving change

Roland DG South Africa has announced it will launch the new TrueVis VG4-540 and VG4-640 eco-solvent print and cut devices at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo.

The event is taking place from 8-10 September 2026, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at Gallagher Convention Centre.

Mexico City, Mexico – August 2026  – HP Graphic Arts has announced its participation in FESPA Mexico 2026, taking place from 10–12 September at Centro Banamex, Mexico City.

The HP Large Format team will be on-site to present its latest advancements in HP Latex and HP DesignJet technologies, offering print professionals a firsthand look at the future of large format printing.

FESPA Mexico is one of Latin America's foremost events for the print and visual communications industry, drawing together professionals, partners, and businesses seeking to stay ahead of an increasingly competitive market

SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – August  2026 – Sun Chemical, a leading producer of printing inks, coatings, and supplies, has announced its participation in the 27th International Advertising Industry and Digital Printing Technologies Exhibition, SIGN İstanbul.

The company will exhibit at Hall 5, Booth 5C09, where it will present its latest innovations across textile printing, graphics, and packaging solutions to industry professionals from across the region.

Dorking UK – August 2026  – The FESPA Foundation has announced a landmark initiative to unite the global print community under a shared commitment to education, sustainability, and meaningful social impact.

Guided by its "Print for Good" principle, the Foundation is calling on industry stakeholders worldwide to contribute to a movement that positions print as a force for lasting, positive change.

Dorking – UK – August  2026 – The FESPA Awards 2027 are set to open for entries, inviting print and signage professionals from around the world to showcase their finest work on the industry's most prestigious global stage.

 With an early bird deadline of 31 August 2026 and a final entry deadline of 2 December 2026, the call is clear: the time to prepare is now

Mexico City, Mexico – July 2026 – FESPA Mexico, the premier event for the print and signage industry in Latin America, is set to take place from 10–12 September at Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City.

The event will bring together professionals, suppliers, and innovators from across the region to explore the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of print.

Munich, Germany – July 2026  – FESPA has announced that the European Sign Expo will return to Munich, Germany, from 6 to 9 April 2027.

The event will bring together signage and visual communication professionals from across Europe and beyond, providing a dedicated platform for the industry to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest innovations shaping the sector.

European Sign Expo is widely regarded as the continent's foremost event for the signage industry.

Munich, Germany – July 2026 – The FESPA  Global Print Expo will once again take place in Munich, Germany, from 6–9 April 2027 and Registration for exhibitor stands is now open.

Following a succession of highly successful events in the city in 2014, 2019, and 2023, FESPA is returning to a destination that has consistently delivered outstanding results for exhibitors and visitors alike.

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.

6 July 2026 : FESPA is delighted to announce that it has been named ‘Organiser Team of the Year’ by the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) at its prestigious AEO Excellence Awards.

The award recognises FESPA’s outstanding contribution to the global events industry, its continued commitment to delivering world-class exhibitions and the strength of FESPA’s global team, which operates across multiple regions while maintaining a unified, collaborative culture.

SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – June 2026 -– Sun Chemical has highlighted  Spectrasense™ Black L 0082, a perylene black pigment engineered to deliver functional performance alongside aesthetic appeal.

The new pigment opens fresh possibilities in design, combining deep, durable black shades with advanced optical properties suited to modern applications.

Unlike traditional carbon blacks, Spectrasense™ Black L 0082 offers high near-infrared (NIR) transparency.

Birmingham, UK – June 2026  – Agfa Inkjet Solutions has announced its participation in The Print Show 2026, the United Kingdom’s premier print industry event.

Taking place from the 29th of September to the 1st of October at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the exhibition will serve as a platform for Agfa to demonstrate its authoritative stance on the future of print technology.

Visitors can locate the company at Stand P510 in Hall 1, where industry leaders will unveil strategies to unlock new business opportunities, drive operational efficiency, and address critical industry shifts.

From 19 – 22 May, FESPA 2026 comprising FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, Corrugated and Textile welcomed visitors from the speciality print, signage, packaging, personalisation, wrapping and textile sectors to the Fira de Barcelona.

The event was the first flagship exhibition in Southern Europe since 2012 and, with six co-located events and three conference programmes under one roof, it was its most varied and multi-faceted to date.

FESPA is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Anders Nilsson, former FESPA President and longstanding Board Member, whose contribution to FESPA and its global print community was significant and enduring.

Anders served as President of FESPA from 2007 to 2010 during a pivotal period of international growth and innovation for FESPA.

Barcelona – Spain – The FESPA MENA Forum 2026 has successfully concluded in Barcelona, running concurrently with the prestigious FESPA Global Print Expo.

Hosted by the FESPA Middle East team, this pivotal gathering convened influential leaders and key stakeholders from across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) visual communications sector to address the urgent transformations required to secure the industry's future.

‍ With great sadness, FESPA today shares the news of the death of one of FESPA’s ‘founding fathers’, Michel Caza.

With great sadness, FESPA today shares the news of the death of one of FESPA’s ‘founding fathers’, Michel Caza. Michel passed away on 23rd May 2026 at the age of 90.