FESPA has announced its conference programmes and key feature highlight for the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place from May 19–22, 2026, at the Gran Via venue, Fira de Barcelona.
Alongside six co-located events—FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, Corrugated, and Textile—visitors will gain access to three dedicated conference programmes: the FESPA Conference, the Corrugated Conference, and WrapTalks. In addition, the World Wrap Masters Europe and Finals will serve as a major live attraction.
Sessions will be conducted in English and Spanish, with live translation support available in Portuguese, French, German, and Italian, ensuring accessibility for a global audience.
The FESPA Conference
The newly introduced FESPA Conference (Hall 3, Stand B45) will focus on key trends and business opportunities across speciality print, signage, textiles, and personalisation. The sessions aim to equip attendees with insights to convert emerging trends into tangible business growth.
Confirmed sessions include:
- “Theory & Practice: Sustainability in Print” with Klaus Reisinger, CEO, ClimatePartner
- “Added Value Apparel: Surface Effects and Embellishment for Garment Decoration” with Debbie McKeegan, CEO, 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
Making its debut, the Corrugated Conference will provide a platform to explore innovations and challenges within the corrugated packaging industry. The programme will feature expert-led discussions on production practices, market adaptation, and industry evolution.
Key topics include digitisation, automation, and packaging regulations. Confirmed sessions include:
- “The Cyber Landscape of the Packaging Industry” with Stefan Liversidge, 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” with Ian Bates, NOA Ltd
- “Ukraine: How industry rebuilds after the conflict” with Yura Bachurin, Paper Kite
WrapTalks Programme at WrapFest
At WrapFest 2026 (Hall 2, A78), the WrapTalks programme will present real-world insights into the wrap industry, covering applications from vehicle wrapping to interior décor.
Confirmed sessions include:
- “Inside the Wrap: Creative Projects that Pushed Boundaries” featuring Chris Edwards, Shaun Winfield, and Tim Evans
- “Pixels to Panels: The Wrap Production Pipeline” with Martin Turecek and Chris Edwards
- “Women in Wrap: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures” with Paige Walton, Jen Carney, and Megan Cadogan
- “Beyond Vehicles: The Rise of Architectural Film” with Greg Forster and Christophe Aussenac
Feature Highlight: World Wrap Masters
WrapFest 2026 will also host the World Wrap Masters competitions. The European competition will take place on May 19–20, followed by the global finals on May 21–22. Competitors will participate in timed challenges, wrapping vehicles and complex objects, with winners advancing to compete for the global championship title.
In addition to the competition, visitors can attend live demonstrations by industry experts, showcasing best practices for wrap installations. The event will also feature a wide range of technologies and solutions, including wrap films, design software, tools, accessories, and protective films.
Expanding Industry Collaboration
Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, said:
“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.”
“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.”
“As ever, it’s a pleasure to be back in Barcelona this May, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for our biggest show yet!”
FESPA 2026 continues to strengthen its role as a global hub for innovation, collaboration, and business development across print, packaging, textile, and visual communication industries.
