Fespa Global Print Expo – the meeting point for visionaries in 2025

 FESPA’s annual Global Print Expo and co-located events, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, are to return to Messe Berlin, Germany from 6 to 9 May 2025. The three events will provide the perfect meeting point for print  companies and sign makers to discover the latest hardware and software innovations across the speciality print industry, as well as a programme of educational and insightful content through the exhibitions’ comprehensive feature programme.

More than 560 exhibitors across the eight halls of Messe Berlin will provide the latest solutions in print and signage technology, with over 100 product launches expected.

This year, Personalisation Experience is running a new SmartHub Conference (hall 5.2, stand A55) a three day (6 to 8 May), free to attend programme delivered in English that will include experts sharing their experiences of personalisation and smart production. The conference will also highlight the importance of personalisation in the marketing mix and how speciality printers can benefit from investing in customisation enabling solutions. The sessions will look at the power of personalisation across areas such as textile, packaging and direct mail, as well as exploring the impact of new technologies, such as AI.

In addition to the SmartHub Conference, the Smart Factory Trail is new to Personalisation Experience 2025. The trail is a comprehensive guide showcasing to visitors the latest personalisation and intelligent manufacturing technologies and software and on-demand printing solutions, from a variety of brands and experts across the three co-located events.

Elsewhere in Personalisation Experience (hall 5.2), visitors will be able to see the latest in digital print personalisation solutions – from innovative technologies and sustainable practices, to the latest trends and strategies.

New to European Sign Expo (halls 3.2 and 4.2) this year is the European Sign Expo Pavillion (hall 3.2), which focuses on innovative and emerging members of the sign industry. The Pavillion, which will resemble the style of a shopping high street, and will feature digital and architectural signage, illuminated displays and software, from participating exhibitors.

Visitors attending European Sign Expo will be able to see the latest technologies for the sign and visual communications industries from over 100 leading vendors.

FESPA’s 2025 events in Berlin will also welcome the return of the World Wrap Masters competition – always a visitor favourite – and The FESPA Awards.

The World Wrap Masters feature (hall 6.2) will involve the World Wrap Masters European and World Championship, and will enable visitors to watch some of the best graphic installers from across the world as they compete to be crowned the global winner. There will also be a series of daily, live technical demonstrations, hosted by the Wrap Institute.

To help visitors navigate the show and make the most out of their time, they can download, free of charge, the FESPA app. In the app, visitors will be able to access a full list of exhibitors, the show floorplan and the SmartHub conference programme, as well as access to the Smart Factory Trail. The app will also allow users to create a personalised agenda.

Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, Michael Ryan, commented: ‘We are looking forward to being back at Messe Berlin for this year’s exhibitions. Although FESPA Global Print Expo is an annual event, every year brings with it something new and different – from new product launches, features, exhibitors and trends. This is what I believe makes our events unique and worth a visit year on year. With over 560 exhibitors and a broad feature programme this year, there is a lot for visitors to explore, be inspired by and grow their knowledge. I am looking forward to seeing what FESPA Global Print Expo has in store for all of our visitors.’