Fespa: need to know
FESPA ESSENTIALS:
Date: 5-29 June
Location: xCel London
Price: re-register for free entry at www.fespa.com (otherwise entry is £55 on the door)
Opening times: 5-28 June, 10am-6pm; 29 June, 10am-4pm
Exhibitors: 00-plus
Key attractions:
- The Printing Hall of Fame will give details on the most innovative and inspiring figures in print today, many of whom will be available to talk to at the show
- The Jet Set Conference schedule will place particular emphasis on identifying the skills SMEs need to grow their businesses. All seminars are free
- The Creative Corner free conference schedule will give tips on design for particular print applications, including instore, textiles, outdoor and extra wide-format. It will also feature a VIP day for advertising creatives and brandowners
- The Pilot’s Briefing Zone will offer insight into advanced garment design and decoration techniques with free presentations, demonstrations and hands-on interactive workshop sessions
- The Wrap Cup Masters Series will see vehicle wrappers from around the world come together to compete for the highly acclaimed title of global ‘Wrap Cup Master’
- The Promotional Product Business Academy will be a special section dedicated to offering insight, demos and advice on this sector
- The Print Inspiration Runway will be an exhibition of particularly inspiring prints in a wide range of print sectors
- Visitors to Fespa may well also want to take a look at European Sign Expo, running alongside Fespa between 25-27 June
FESPA 'AFTER DARK'
Tuesday 25 June, 6.30pm
Tompkins 4 Pan Peninsula Square, Canary Wharf (nearest station: South Quay, DLR)
10% discount on food and drink on producing a valid exhibition pass
Wednesday 26 June, 6.30pm
Brodie’s Bar 43 Fishermans Walk, Canary Wharf (nearest station: South Quay, DLR)
20% discount on all products on producing a valid exhibition pass
Thursday 27 June, 6.30pm
Be At One Monument 28 King William Street (nearest station: Monument, Tube)
Two cocktails for £9.50 on producing an exhibition pass
Thursday 27 June, 7.30pm
Fespa 50th Anniversary Gala Old Billingsgate, London (nearest station: Monument, Tube)
This networking event will feature a Martini reception, three-course dinner, music and entertainment. Book at www.fespa.com/london/en/gala-night. Places are limited
Friday 28 June, 6.30pm
Rum and Sugar No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Canary Wharf (nearest station: West India Quay, DLR)
10% discount on food and drink, during the evening, on producing an exhibition pass
