The expansion into new print-related vertical markets reinforced the organisation’s FESPA Future strategy to Connect, Inspire and Support increasingly diverse global business communities. 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.

The co-located event portfolio also broadened FESPA’s reach and audience, strengthening its position as a leading platform for innovation, knowledge exchange and business growth across the speciality print industry and beyond.

FESPA 2026 welcomed visitors from 126 countries with the largest audiences coming from Spain, Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Portugal, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium and Switzerland (in descending order). This reinforces the value of FESPA’s peripatetic pattern, making the 2026 event easily accessible to southern European printers and supporting exhibitors to make connections with new prospective buyers.

FESPA 2026 achieved a total visitor attendance of 24,798, making it one of the most successful editions of the global event to date. 15,495 unique visitors attended the show, a 10% year-on-year increase on the 2025 event.

85% of visitors were senior decision makers, with 77% directors, CEOs, owners or managers. The collective median visitor budget was €3.5 billion, a 20.68% increase on 2025, signalling strong propensity to invest.

Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, commented, ‘By bringing together six clearly defined events, our aim was to give FESPA visitors a richer mix of opportunities to learn, be inspired and explore adjacent market sectors and applications. The patterns we’ve seen in event registration, usage of the FESPA app and conference attendance made it clear that most visitors have several overlapping areas of interest, so this approach serves their needs perfectly.’

‘For example, they might come to the show primarily for FESPA Global Print Expo and also engage with European Sign Expo, Textile and our FESPA Conference programme. This highlights the exceptional value of a comprehensive global event with multiple exhibition and content strands; it gives decision-makers access to a vast spectrum of specialist expertise to validate their current direction while also investigating new growth opportunities, all in one place.’

FESPA Global Print Expo’s returning co-located events, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, further enhanced the visitor offering. European Sign Expo showcased the latest innovations, products and solutions for the signage and visual communications sectors, while Personalisation Experience provided a dedicated platform for industry professionals to explore the commercial potential of customisation and discover new opportunities for personalised print applications.

This year, FESPA also launched two new co-located events, Corrugated and Textile, and it included WrapFest in the flagship event portfolio for the first time.

Corrugated brought together manufacturers of corrugated packaging and display solutions, as well as leading suppliers of machinery, print technology, software, materials and automation systems to create a hub for innovation and collaboration across the sector.

Textile offered a focused environment for professionals in printed textile applications across fashion, apparel, sportswear and interior décor. Visitors were able to explore emerging trends, discover new technologies and applications, and exchange knowledge with industry experts.

WrapFest 2026 showcased the full spectrum of vehicle and surface wrapping solutions, including self-adhesive films, software, design tools and accessories. Complementing the exhibition, the event delivered a programme of live demonstrations, practical workshops, technical advice and skills development opportunities, providing valuable hands-on learning for wrap professionals.

Visitors also had the opportunity to attend three conference programmes at the event: The FESPA Conference; The Corrugated Conference and WrapTalks.

Each programme delivered valuable industry insights, expert-led sessions and panel discussions, and practical takeaways. Together, the three programmes covered key topics relating to: print, signage, packaging, wrapping, textile decoration and personalisation.

FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and Textile will return to Messe Munich, Germany from 6–9 April 2027. FESPA Africa, which is co-located with Sign Africa, Africa Print, Graphics, Print & Sign and Modern Marketing, will be held from 8-10 September at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

FESPA
https://www.fespa.com/

The Foundation is encouraging individuals and businesses to dedicate their 67 minutes this Mandela Day to making a tangible difference in the lives of learners at under-resourced schools across South Africa.

With Mandela Day taking place on 18 July 2026, the Foundation is inviting volunteers from the printing industry and the wider business community to participate in projects that help improve educational environments and create better opportunities for young people.

Last year, the FESPA Foundation welcomed volunteers to Dennilton, Limpopo, to improve facilities at Batau Primary School, including classroom refurbishments and upgraded learning spaces, as part of the FESPA Foundation’s 2025 Mandela Day initiative.

Building on this impact, the Foundation continues to encourage more companies to join the initiative and turn their 67 minutes into lasting change for learners across South Africa this Mandela Day.

Get Involved

You can make a real difference by supporting the valuable work of the FESPA Foundation. Participating in the initiative offers more than an opportunity to give back. It allows you and your team to:

– Help improve educational opportunities for children.
– Contribute to environmentally responsible reuse of materials.
– Take part in meaningful team-building experiences.
– Support a project that delivers long-term community benefits.

Join the initiative or donate here.

FESPA FOUNDATION
https://fespafoundation.org/about/

The ‘Roots of Tomorrow’ project came about through the FESPA Foundation, with Digidelta an official partner of the initiative. Each year, the FESPA Foundation mobilises international printing industry partners to contribute products, materials, and services in the months leading up to the FESPA Global Print Expo in a sustainable manner.

Digidelta recently used its BIOND Bio-Print Film P HT BF 90 White Matt film to produce a set of wall graphics for classrooms at a primary school in South Africa.

For its 2026 edition, the initiative took on the theme of the ‘Big Animal School’, centred around a collective effort to rebuild classrooms in South African primary schools. Digidelta’s role was to both design and produce educational wall graphics for the under-renovation Batau Primary School.

Due to the classroom setting where the graphics would be installed, this posed an additional challenge for Digidelta. Strict rules and regulations meant it was limited to only using materials and consumables that ensure the printed applications would be suitable and safe in this environment.

With more than 40 years’ experience in the printing sector, coupled with far-reaching knowledge of print materials and hardware, Digidelta was ideally placed to support. After evaluating the project and how to deliver the best possible quality, the company’s expert team at its Torres Novas site in Portugal settled on BIOND Bio-Print Film P HT BF 90 White Matt.

Part of Digidelta’s BIOND range of bio-based printable films, the product is free from plasticisers and has a 90-micron thickness, permanent high tack adhesive and a bubble-free liner. Together, these features ensure high stability during printing and place the product as an ideal solution for a wide range of promotional applications, including interior wall graphics. In addition, the film carries an EN†13501-1:2018 reaction-to-fire classification as proof of its safety for use across various indoor environments.

However, material was only part of the equation, with Digidelta also tasked with using hardware that would deliver high-quality output. Having served as a Mimaki distributor in the Iberia region for almost 25 years, Digidelta knew immediately where to turn for the most effective solution.

The company opted for the Mimaki UCJV330 print and cut UV LED inkjet printer, the flagship UV model from Mimaki that can print on media up to 1mm thick and as wide as 1.6m with the 130 model or 1.6m on the 160 machine. Other features include a maximum cutting speed of 300mm/s and a range of colour options across various inksets.

In terms of inks, to meet the strict criterion of printed applications inside classrooms, Digidelta chose to run with Mimaki LUS170 inks. These carry the key UL Greenguard Gold certification, regarded as one of the most demanding standards for low emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in sensitive environments, including spaces where children are present.

After the graphics were produced in-house by the expert team at Digidelta, they were shipped to the 2026 FESPA Global Print Expo, where Digidelta exhibited, and will be sent on to the school in South Africa ready for installation in classrooms later this year.

Each Batau classroom is dedicated to one ‘Big 5’ animal and a specific educational focus. The Lion Classroom focuses on leadership and confidence; the Elephant Classroom wisdom and strength; the Leopard Classroom agility and creativity; the Rhino Classroom strength and authority; and the Buffalo Classroom teamwork and resilience.

‘We wanted each classroom to feel educational and inspiring, rather than simply decorative,’ said Fábio Costa, Marketing Manager at Digidelta. ‘Each animal theme represents different qualities such as teamwork, creativity and leadership, helping create an engaging environment for students.’

Armando Mota, CEO of Digidelta added, ‘At Digidelta, we have always believed that the purpose of what we manufacture goes beyond its technical performance. We created BIOND because we believe it is possible to make materials that are better for the environment and for the people who live alongside them.

‘When the FESPA Foundation came to us with this project, it felt like a direct expression of that belief. A bio-based film, in a school, on walls that children will look at every day for years. That is the world we are trying to help build.’

FESPA FOUNDATION
https://www.fespa.com/en/about/fespa-foundation/

DIGIDELTA
https://digidelta-internacional.com/

The FESPA Foundation received donations in the form of pencil cases and printed materials during the Sign Africa Durban expo. The event was held from 27-28 May.

Among the companies who lent their support were NUtec Digital Ink, Visual Communications Supplies (VCS) and Sign-Tronic.

The FESPA Foundation is dedicated to transforming the speciality print and visual communications industry through sustainable practices, community support, and educational outreach. The Foundation’s ‘Print for Good’ initiative provides printed educational materials to under-resourced schools. Their Adopt a School programme connects corporate print partners with schools in need, building partnerships to tackle urgent needs like safe classrooms, reliable infrastructure, working libraries and food security.

FESPA Foundation executive director Steve Thobela ka Mdlalose said, ‘NUtec has partnered with us for quite some time, they have contributed previously to the Foundation and we are truly grateful for what they continue to do. We are very proud of their contribution, it is making a big difference. This time they donated beautiful, fancy pencil cases.’

‘VCS became very excited when they heard about what we are doing and the concept of ‘print for good’. Expo organisers Practical Publishing gave them a file and they printed on the spot while everybody could watch this happen, and I believe that influenced a lot of printers. So we are truly grateful that they helped us promote the Foundation as well.’

‘Sign-Tronic also asked us for a file, from which they printed. We are truly grateful for the support we have received from them over the years.’

Thobela ka Mdlalose added that during the expo they spoke to quite a number of potential donors, ‘There are companies producing T-shirts that they said would consider printing for us.’

‘For individuals that have offered to make donations, we’ve directed them to the QR code on the website, and that’s really helpful as they can donate live. Many people have pledged a lot of support in that regard. So it was very beneficial to be at the expo.’

The event was sponsored by Roland and Stixo.

FESPA FOUNDATION
https://www.fespa.com/en/about/fespa-foundation/

Entrepreneurs must build products or services that meet complex and evolving customer needs, manage cash flow, grow teams and respond to shifting market conditions, often all at once. And they must do it in an environment where the odds are not always in their favour. Starting a business often means navigating unfamiliar territory while making high-stakes decisions in real time.

In South Africa, small businesses play a vital role in the economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. Yet the path to sustainability is far from guaranteed, with estimates suggesting that between 60% and 80% of small businesses fail within their first few years of operation.

Against this backdrop, entrepreneurship can easily begin to feel like a solitary pursuit. Many founders believe they are expected to have all the answers and demonstrate constant certainty. But this expectation is often one of the biggest barriers to growth.

‘The idea that entrepreneurs must navigate every challenge alone is deeply misleading,’ said Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp. ‘Asking for help is not a weakness. It is one of the most powerful leadership behaviours a founder can develop.’

The most effective entrepreneurs rarely operate in isolation. Instead, they rely on mentors, advisors and peers who have faced similar decisions before them. In many ways, this, says Raiz, reflects a form of ‘entrepreneurial ubuntu’, where progress and success are strengthened through community.

Globally, business leaders emphasise the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance. Entrepreneurs such as Emma Grede, co-founder of the fashion brand Good American, have spoken openly about reaching out to competitors when facing a complex business challenge. Her reasoning was simple: sometimes the person best placed to help you solve a problem is someone who has already solved it themselves.

This perspective highlights an important shift in how leadership should be understood. Asking for help is not simply about support or reassurance, it directly influences how entrepreneurs make decisions about pricing, partnerships, market entry and operational systems. Without external input, founders are often forced to make these decisions in isolation, which can limit growth, delay access to markets and reinforce inefficiencies within the business.

Why Ask For Help?

In the South African context, isolation is a common reality for entrepreneurs. Many operate their businesses without access to experienced mentors, banking professionals, strong professional networks or peer communities where challenges can be openly discussed. As a result, capability gaps persist, not because entrepreneurs lack ambition, but because they lack structured access to guidance and shared learning.

‘Operating in isolation means having to make critical decisions without the benefit of perspective,’ said Raiz. ‘This can lead to slower growth and costly mistakes, and missed opportunities that could otherwise have been avoided. Access to experienced mentors who have already walked the entrepreneurial path successfully, as well as peer communities of founders facing similar early-stage challenges, plays an important role in bridging the capability gap that still exists in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.’

Learning from others accelerates understanding and helps entrepreneurs avoid reinventing the wheel. Instead of spending valuable time solving problems from scratch, entrepreneurs can draw on the experience of others and focus their energy on building resilient and commercially viable businesses.

That being said, mistakes are also a crucial part of the learning journey and an inevitable part of building a business. The challenge is ensuring those mistakes become learning moments rather than fatal setbacks.

Structured Entrepreneurship Ecosystems Are Important

‘Successful leadership and entrepreneurial journeys do not come from having every answer,’ said Raiz. ‘Recognising when to seek guidance and surrounding yourself with people who help you think more clearly about the decisions you need to make is what helps build a stronger business.’

As South Africa continues to look to entrepreneurship as a driver of economic growth and job creation, the focus must extend beyond funding and access to opportunity. The ability to draw on the experience of others is what ultimately determines whether businesses remain small or scale sustainably. In this context, asking for help is not a weakness, but a competitive advantage.

RAIZCORP
www.raizcorp.com

The FESPA Foundation will once again demonstrate how the industry can drive meaningful, lasting social impact, as the global print, signage, packaging, textile and wrapping communities gather for four days of innovation, collaboration and business development.

FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain, from 19–22 May 2026, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and the brand-new Corrugated and Textile.

The FESPA Foundation is set to be present throughout the event, inviting visitors, exhibitors and partners to contribute to its ongoing mission: supporting schools in underserved communities around the world. The FESPA Foundation’s presence at the show will offer a tangible connection between the creativity and capability on display across the exhibition floor and the real-world educational environments that benefit from industry support.

The FESPA Foundation was launched in 2025 as a global initiative dedicated to transforming the speciality print and visual communications industry through sustainable practices, community support, and educational outreach. Since its initial launch, the initiative has actively supported five schools, operating under the strapline ‘Print for Good’.

It has also empowered communities and created lasting impact through the power of print. Through its initiatives, the FESPA Foundation continues to use its donations, comprising printed materials, equipment and funding, to support schools by helping them to improve learning conditions and improve access to education.

The FESPA Foundation would like to thank its many sponsors and donors, whose continued commitment has made its achievements over the last year possible. This year, a number of exhibitors at FESPA 2026 will produce assets live at the show. Donated items will include books, pencils, t-shirts and other garments, educational posters and a range of community-focused resources, to be distributed to the FESPA Foundation’s partner schools.

Sponsors and partners for this year include: DSV, Durst, FESPA Netherlands Association, Messe Frankfurt South Africa and Summa, whose support reinforces the power of print to make a difference.

Building on the success of last year’s donations in Berlin, the FESPA Foundation has launched a new campaign for 2026, titled ‘Back to School’. The campaign will focus on items for children who are starting or returning to school after the holidays. Arlon, Brother, Canon, Digidelta, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Mimaki and Roland are amongst the donors for the new initiative.

Neil Felton, FESPA CEO, commented, ‘We’re delighted to welcome the FESPA Foundation alongside our flagship event once again this year. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our global community come together to create meaningful impact and to truly demonstrate print for good. By bringing together sustainability, education and community support, we’re helping to transform hundreds of lives and reach those who need it most, while empowering individuals with the skills, resources and opportunities to build brighter, more sustainable futures. Together, with our incredible community of visitors, exhibitors and partners, we’re proving that our industry can be a force for lasting, positive change, well beyond the printed page.’

At FESPA 2026, visitors will have the opportunity to support the FESPA Foundation through both materialistic and monetary donations.

To found out more about how to get involved with the FESPA Foundation, click here.

FESPA FOUNDATION
https://www.fespa.com/en/about/fespa-foundation/

Have your say by taking part in the FESPA Print Census survey. This new edition explores three important topics shaping businesses today.

• E-commerce and Web-to-Print.
• Workforce and Skills Gaps.
• Growth Applications, Pricing Pressures & Profitability.

As a thank you, you will receive a FREE copy of the Executive Summary, packed with exclusive benchmarked industry data.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute your perspective and access valuable data shaping the future of print.

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Become a member today and enjoy exclusive benefits.

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https://www.fespa.com/

FESPA has launched a new Anti-Greenwashing Sustainability Guide, designed to help businesses across the print and visual communications industries navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. It advises on how businesses can ensure their sustainability messaging is accurate, credible and evidence-based, and ultimately avoid ‘greenwashing’.

Key Findings

– Most environmental claims are vague, unproven, or misleading, with 53% of claims vague or unfounded and 40% lacking evidence.
– Greenwashing can occur even when a claim is technically true.
– EU and UK sustainability regulations are tightening significantly.
– The printing industry faces particular risks around terms like ‘biodegradable’, ‘compostable’, and ‘eco-friendly’.
– ‘Lifecycle thinking’ is essential to avoid misleading claims, because improvements in one stage may hide negative impacts elsewhere.

The informative guide, titled ‘Understanding and Avoiding Greenwash’, is part of FESPA’s Sustainability Spotlight initiative and it provides practical guidance for companies striving to communicate their improved, greener business operations responsibly while avoiding the reputational and legal risks associated with misleading claims.

Compliance Amid Confusion

As sustainability becomes a major purchasing criterion for brands and consumers alike, the pressure on businesses to demonstrate environmental responsibility has increased significantly over the last decade. At the same time, governments and regulators across the UK and EU are tightening legislation to prevent misleading or unsubstantiated environmental claims. The guide responds to this changing landscape by helping businesses understand what constitutes greenwashing and how to ensure their claims meet regulatory expectations.

Research cited in the guide highlights the scale of the challenge. More than 53% of environmental claims are vague, misleading or unfounded, while 40% lack supporting evidence. In addition, the EU alone currently has more than 230 sustainability labels and 100 green energy labels, many with varying levels of transparency and verification.

These inconsistencies can create confusion for both businesses and consumers, and the need for guidance is clear.

Making Statements

The guide highlights that claims which are technically true may still be considered misleading if they omit relevant information, exaggerate benefits or fail to reflect the full lifecycle impact of a product. As such, generic statements such as ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘sustainable’, without substantiation, are increasingly falling under regulatory scrutiny.

To help businesses avoid these pitfalls, the guide outlines the key principles underpinning environmental claims legislation in the UK and the EU.

These frameworks require that claims are: clear, specific, evidence-based and verifiable. Claims also need to consider the entire lifecycle of a product, where relevant.

Spotlighting Supply Chains

A key focus of the guide is the growing importance of supply chain transparency. Even businesses that operate primarily in business-to-business markets may be required to provide evidence that supports sustainability claims made by their customers. As a result, organisations must maintain robust documentation and ensure that information from suppliers can support any environmental claims made about products or services.

The guide also highlights upcoming regulatory developments, including the EU’s Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, which will introduce stricter requirements on environmental claims when fully implemented by 2026. These changes are expected to place greater emphasis on substantiated claims, certification schemes and transparency around carbon-related claims and offsets.

The Bigger Picture

In addition to regulatory compliance, the guide encourages businesses to adopt a ‘lifecycle and systems-thinking’ approach to sustainability. By examining the full environmental impact of products, from raw materials and manufacturing to distribution, use and end-of-life, organisations can communicate accurately and effectively. This approach not only helps them to avoid greenwashing, it supports transparency across the supply chain too.

The guide features practical advice for companies to demonstrate their environmental consciousness without greenwashing. For example: they can use recognised certifications and improve their internal processes to support and validate their claims. The guide encourages collaboration across supply chains and emphasises the importance of listening to customer concerns while communicating sustainability initiatives clearly and responsibly.

Ultimately, FESPA’s Understanding and Avoiding Greenwash guide highlights that credible sustainability is no longer defined by ambition alone; it’s achieved with clarity, evidence and transparency across the entire value chain. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, businesses that move beyond generic claims to robust, lifecycle-based communications will be best-placed to protect their reputation and support their customers.

By equipping the print and visual communications industry with practical, actionable guidance, FESPA is helping them to confidently move from broad sustainability statements to precise, verifiable claims that align with regulatory requirements, as well as stakeholder and customers’ trust.

FESPA
https://www.fespa.com/

While attending the co-located FESPA 2026 events, (FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, Corrugated and Textile) visitors can also experience the FESPA Conference and The Corrugated Conference and WrapTalks, as well as the World Wrap Masters Europe and Finals.

FESPA is taking place at the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, from 19–22 May 2026

The FESPA Conference

The new FESPA Conference (located in Hall 3, Stand B45), will allow visitors to develop a greater understanding of trends and opportunities across speciality print, signage, textile and personalisation. Those in attendance will learn about how they can capitalise on market trends and convert them into business growth.

Confirmed sessions to date include:

‘Theory and Practice: Sustainability in Print’ with Klaus Reisinger, CEO, ClimatePartner.

‘Added Value Apparel: Surface Effects and Embellishment for Garment Decoration’ with Debbie McKeegan, FESPA Textile Ambassador and CEO of Textintel.

‘Print. The Original Influencer’ with Justin Cairns, Head of Offline Production, Ogilvy.

‘In Store Personalisation: Retail Case Studies to Convert Footfall into Revenue’ with Bart Olde Wolbers CEO, Artisjet.

‘La comunicacion visual en el arte y la’ with Natalia Dolz, Design and Prepress Manager, Lachrome.

The Corrugated Conference

The first edition of Corrugated will provide a platform for visitors to explore the latest trends, challenges and developments across the corrugated industry, supported by a free-to-attend ‘Corrugated Conference’ programme.

The conference will include talks from experts on their experiences in corrugated production and how converters can adapt their business to keep up with evolving market trends. Speakers will explore the power of digitisation and automation, packaging regulations and more.

Confirmed sessions to date include:

‘The Cyber Landscape of the Packaging Industry: Where we are and where we’re heading beyond 2026’ with Stefan Liversidge, OT Security Production Owner, OPSWAT.

‘AI is the Solution to Assist in the Automation and Digitalisation of the Corrugated Industry’ with Thomas Orthax, CEO, Packitoo.

‘The Future of Corrugated Packaging: Revealing a Clear Pathway for Today’s Dynamic Industry’ with Ian Bates, Regenerative Packaging Pioneer, NOA Ltd.

‘Ukraine: How industry rebuilds after the conflict’ with Yura Bachurin, Operational Director, Paper Kite and Editorial Board Lead.

WrapTalks Programme

Visitors to WrapFest 2026 can also attend the WrapTalks conference programme (Hall 2, A78), where they will have the opportunity to hear real-life success stories and develop their understanding of the entire wrap industry, from vehicles to interior décor.

Confirmed sessions to date include:

‘Inside the Wrap: Creative Projects that Pushed Boundaries’ with Chris Edwards, Director, CVI Group, Shaun Winfield, Director, Dash Wraps and Tim Evans, Founder, Wrapper Mapper.

‘Pixels to Panels: The Wrap Production Pipeline’ with Martin Turecek, CEO, Wrapstock and WrapStyle, and Chris Edwards, Director, CVI Group.

‘Women in Wrap: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures’ with Paige Walton, CEO and Founder, The Vehicle Wrapping Academy, Jen Carney, Founder of Women Of Wrap, Megan Cadogan, Megan Cadogan, Director, Miss Wrapz

‘Beyond Vehicles: The rise of Architectural Film’ with Greg Forster, Managing Director of Embrace Building Wraps, and Christophe Aussenac, Co-Founder, ATC Group.

Feature Highlight: World Wrap Masters

This year, WrapFest will host two live World Wrap Masters Competitions: World Wrap Masters Europe on 19-20 May, followed by the World Wrap Masters Final on 21-22 May. During the World Wrap Masters Europe Competition on days one and two of WrapFest, regional competitors will compete against one another in a series of timed rounds, wrapping a variety of special objects and vehicles. On the final two days of the event, regional champions will battle it out to be crowned the World Wrap Masters 2026 champion in the finals of the global series.

Alongside the competition rounds, visitors will be able to access a series of daily demos, delivered by global wrap experts, sharing their top tips and tricks for efficient and accurate installs. Visitors can also explore an array of wrap-focused technologies and solutions, including self-adhesive wrap films, software and design, tools and accessories, wrap, vinyl, PPF, window tint, architectural interior and detailing from leading brands and suppliers, as well as Printed Media Partner, Arlon, Colour Change PPF Partner, Carlas and PPF Partner, Terminax.

Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, commented, ‘Each year, we strive to offer our visitors something new, and our three conference programmes will do just that. We’re confident that the programmes will facilitate knowledge sharing among our visitors, while giving them a platform to learn, network and maximise their business growth.’

He added, ‘In addition, the expansion of our flagship event portfolio overall, to include WrapFest, Corrugated and Textile under the FESPA 2026 umbrella, supports the growth of our global community by bringing together experts from speciality print and its related sectors.’

Those in Africa who can’t attend the event can register for the FESPA Africa expo, taking place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8-10 September 2026, Gallagher Convention Centre, Gauteng.

FESPA
https://europe.fespa.com/