Against a strapline ‘The Place for Experts’, 2026 is lining up to be a bumper year for FESPA with additional co-located events now planned around its premier FESPA Global Expo event in Barcelona in May and FESPA Middle East returning to Dubai in January with renewed vision.
FESPA Middle East will return to the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 13th to 15th January 2026
From the 19th to 22nd May, the impressive Fira de Barcelona exhibition centre will house not only the association’s flagship event, FESPA Global Print Expo, but also four more co-located events, including European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and two new additions to the FESPA event portfolio, for Corrugated and Textile.
Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, says: “FESPA’s mission is to serve our global community, so in 2026 we’re providing visitors with access to more knowledge and expertise than ever before, all accessed via a single visitor ticket.”
“With five focused events under one roof, we’re confident that FESPA 2026 will provide printers, sign-makers, garment producers and packaging converters with refreshed perspectives that will help them map new pathways to success.”
Another additional popular feature of the FESPA Global Print Expo is the return of the World Wrap Masters competition, showcasing innovations in materials and accessories for vehicle wrapping and surface decoration, over four high-energy days.
All this represents significant value for those intending to make the trip to Spain, with super early bird tickets to all five events just €25 when registration opens here in January 2026.
Meanwhile, as momentum builds towards this premier FESPA Global Print Expo event, FESPA’s regional bodies continue with their own significant progress. Notably, from 13th to 15th January 2026, FESPA Middle East will return to the Dubai Exhibition Centre, ready to welcome 3,000 visitors and 125 exhibitors and brands.
With these figures suggesting an 11% increase in visitor numbers and 25% rise in exhibitors from last year’s event, this predicted, record-breaking growth highlights the strong demand from the regional and international print and signage communities for a dedicated platform to connect, learn, and invest.
The industry environment supports this growth. Findings from Grand View Research indicate that digital printing in the UAE alone is expected to increase from USD$655.5m in 2023 to USD$917m by 2030. While the estimated value of the digital signage market in the GCC is expected to reach USD$842m by 2035, according to another global market research company, Market Research Future.
As with all FESPA events worldwide, revenue from FESPA Middle East is reinvested into the industry. Since 2015, FESPA has invested more than USD$9 million in education, research, and grassroots projects through its global association network, ensuring that success at events like FESPA Middle East directly benefits the international print community.
Visitor registration for FESPA Middle East 2026 is open. Industry professionals can now gain their free entry pass using promo code FMEM602 via the registration here
