FESPA

Update

FESPA 2026 will occur as a live trade exhibition in Messe Berlin between the 19th and 22nd of May 2026.

Preface

FESPA is the main meeting event for the printing industry. It is the central hub for showcasing print industry novelties. The fair also serves as the location for hosting high-profile discussions and meetings. The fair, furthermore, is the site for professionals seeking new investments or partnerships. Every year, the trade exhibition occurs at different venues. Among them are Amsterdam RAI, Messe Berlin, and ExCeL London. FESPA is an international fair attended by many professionals in the printing industry. Among them are graphic designers, embroiders, as well as interior decorators. Merchandisers and t-shirt printers also visit it. Print operators, print managers, digital press operators, and production supervisors should not overlook visiting. FESPA is an international trade show with a high level of attendance. For example, many editions exceed 600 exhibitor firms and 18 000 visitants. Over 100 nations exhibit or visit the fair, including Belgium, the People’s Republic of China, and the United States.

About the FESPA Exhibition

The showstopping sub-events include the exhibition, the World Wrap Masters Europe, and the Printerior. The coinciding Global Print Expo exhibition is also a must-attend.

Among the companies that visit the fair are:

• Canon Production Printing;
• Adobe Inc;
• Continental Grafix Ltd;
• Corel UK Ltd;
• Dupont De Nemours;
• Epson Europe BV;
• Fujifilm;
• Ricoh Europe Plc;
• Stahls' Europe GmbH.

Professionals from several sectors should consider attending the fair. The advertisement, marketing, paper, printing, consumer goods, and media production sectors are among them.

FESPA Munich Accommodation

Procure suitable accommodation for the FESPA Expo before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to the current venue and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the locale. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.

Event information may need to be updated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

FESPA 2021

FESPA 2021 marked the successful restart of the printing industry. The event occurred between the 12th and 15th of October 2021 as a live exhibition at Amsterdam RAI. The event featured strict coronavirus safeguards, including attendants presenting health certificates. More than 100 countries attended the edition. The event attracted 7 850 unique visitors (44% were company owners or managing directors). This showed the importance of the event as a means to forward business plans and recovery.

FESPA 2022

FESPA 2022 occurred as a live event between the 31st of May and the 3rd of June 2022 in Messe Berlin. The venue did not implement coronavirus safeguards. The event featured 375 exhibitors whose wares were inspected by 11 647 visitants from 126 countries. More than 60% of the visitors had purchasing power or influence. Additionally, 53% were willing to invest during or after the event.

FESPA 2023

The 2023 iteration of the event occurred between the 23rd and 26th of May 2023 in Messe Munich. It featured over 550 exhibiting firms whose wares were examined by 14 776 visitants from 134 nations. 84% of the visiting group were executives, including 73% of CEOs, managers, MDs, and owners. This signified a 15% increase in the attending executive rate compared to 2022. Among them were more than 750 decision-making participants who represented Oceania, Africa, and the Americas. Additionally, 50% of the visitants intend to invest within 12 months after the event. 10% of the visiting group represented Asia, while 80% were from Europe.

FESPA 2024

The 2024 iteration of the event occurred between the 19th and 22nd of March in Amsterdam RAI. It featured 525 exhibiting firms whose wares were examined by around 12 000 visitants (85% were executives), with the total median budget being 2 700 000 000 EUR and a total of 120 nations attending. 

FESPA 2025

Feira FESPA 2025 occurred as a live trade expo between the 6th and 9th of May 2025 in Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany. FESPA 2025 in Berlin featured around 600 exhibiting firms from 38 nations and over 20 000 visitants.  

FESPA 2026

FESPA 2026 in Barcelona was a live trade expo hosted between the 19th and 22nd of May 2026. It featured more than 500 exhibiting firms.