Taking place in Hamburg between 8 and 12 May 2017, Fespa 2017’s new message is looking to inspire confidence in the print community’s entrepreneurs. The show was last in Hamburg under the Fespa Digital branding in 2011.
“I am very excited to return to Hamburg for the Fespa Global Print Expo,” said Fespa divisional director Roz McGuinness.
“The plethora of exhibitors, wide range of free education content, as well as features such as the World Wrap Masters, Printeriors and our Fespa Awards and Gala Dinner, sets Fespa apart from other shows.
“Our profit for purpose ethos means that our shows are free to enter (via pre-registration), our educational content at the show is free for visitors who will travel to Hamburg in May from over 120 countries to gain insight and understanding from industry leaders from across the world.”
With more than 700 exhibitors, McGuinness added that footfall was currently expected to be more than 23,000, inline with recent flagship European events.
As with its previous events, Fespa 2017 will include three distinct zones, devoted to screen print, digital wide-format and textile printing. Exhibitors so far include EFI, HP, Agfa, Canon, Ricoh and Durst.
"With so many new and returning brands, it would be impossible for me to have favourites but what I can say is that each and every hall at Fespa 2017 and European Sign Expo 2017 will reveal new and exciting possibilities for those already in or venturing into the world of print and signage,” added McGuiness.
A single visitor registration for the show covers Fespa 2017, the co-located European Sign Expo event for non-printed signage and the Printeriors showcase, a hotel-themed exhibit featuring printed décor created using a range of technologies and materials.
There will also be a Fespa gala awards dinner at the Grand Elysée hotel, Hamburg, on 10 May. Other upcoming Fespa events include Fespa Asia in two weeks and Fespa Brazil in March.
Earlier this month, Fespa UK Association launched a new survey looking to plug training and skills gaps in the wide-format sector.
