Through this collaboration, Keypoint Intelligence said it will deliver expert research, thought leadership, and strategic insights to help industry professionals stay informed and make confident decisions as wide-format printing, textile printing, production software, and other key areas in production print evolve.
The partnership will highlight evolving trends including the role of AI and automated workflows in streamlining production, enhancing efficiency, and driving profitability; and the continued shift from analogue to digital technologies.
Also; production software and workflow optimisation; the growing emphasis on eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient production, and sustainable business models to meet regulatory and consumer demands; and workforce challenges currently faced by the industry, including labour shortages.
“At Fespa, our mission is to empower the global print community by providing access to the latest knowledge, innovations, and market trends,” said Neil Felton, CEO of Fespa.
“This partnership with Keypoint Intelligence allows us to enhance our thought leadership capabilities, ensuring that our global community, members of the specialty print and signage sectors, can gain deeper insights into the key forces shaping the future of print.
“AI, automation, digital transformation, sustainability, and workforce challenges are all major drivers of change, and through this collaboration, we aim to support businesses in making informed, strategic decisions."
Keypoint Intelligence will contribute to Fespa events through in-person and virtual speaking engagements, research reports, and ongoing content designed to inform and empower the industry.
Anthony Sci, president and CEO of Keypoint Intelligence, commented: “At Keypoint Intelligence, we provide the global print industry with the critical research, insights, and advisory expertise needed to navigate change and drive strategic growth.
“Through our partnership with Fespa, we will deliver in-depth intelligence on the key trends shaping wide-format printing, textile printing, production software, and other production print sectors.
“By leveraging our market data, independent analysis, and consulting expertise, we empower businesses with the knowledge to make informed decisions and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.”
The first event featuring Keypoint Intelligence as a thought leadership partner will take place at Fespa Global Print Expo from 6 to 9 May in Berlin.
Keypoint Intelligence’s first speaker sessions under the partnership will be at Fespa’s SmartHub Conference within Personalisation Experience 2025, which runs alongside Fespa Global Print Expo.
In the first session, principal analysts Lisa Brown and Johnny Shell will explore how AI-powered tools enhance creativity, reduce waste, improve workflow, and customer interaction, in their session titled ‘AI driven innovation transforming the print industry’.
The second session, a roundtable titled: ‘Discussion amongst industry experts around how automation is impacting the future of textile production’, will highlight how automation is changing the way the apparel decoration industry operates, offering greater efficiencies, faster turnaround times, higher-quality end product, and higher profit margins.
Keypoint Intelligence lab director David Sweetnam will moderate the roundtable, with Marcel Ruffer, Founder of dtf-express; Colin March, CEO of Resolute DTG; Victor Cheung, TSR director at S.E.C Accessories; and Keypoint’s Johnny Shell sharing their insights.
