FESPA 2024 set to inspire visitors and unlock opportunities for business growth
In less than two weeks, FESPA will open the doors to its annual FESPA Global Print Expo, co-located with European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro (19 – 22 March 2024, RAI, Amsterdam).
With a strong focus on product innovation and delivering education and inspiration through a comprehensive content programme, the events will support visitors to unlock new opportunities in speciality print, signage, personalisation and sportswear.
Headline partners for this year’s event include Brother, Mimaki, CarbonQuota, ROQ and Stahls. swissQprint, AGFA, Berger Textiles, PrintFactory and ROLAND are amongst the list of over 525 confirmed suppliers and, with over 75 launches already announced, including direct-to-garment printers, cutters, sustainable materials and consumables, FESPA 2024 is set to be a key launch platform.
New for 2024, within Sportswear Pro attendees can explore solutions for the entire sportswear manufacturing process, from design and production through to decoration, with products on display from Ara NV, Ricoma International Corporation, ORAFOL Europe, Aisten Lab Technology and more. On the 21 March, Sportswear Pro will also feature a one-day conference programme of expert-led discussions delving into sportswear trends, the future of the industry, nearshore manufacturing and more.
In Hall 5, European Sign Expo will focus on opportunities throughout the signage and visual communications industries. With 115 confirmed exhibitors, including software partner Navori Labs and textile frame partner EFKA, the 2024 event is set to be the biggest yet.
In Personalisation Experience visitors can explore the latest customisation-enabling solutions from suppliers including Antigro Designer, Universe Production, Shirt Industries Ltd., Kit Builder, PunchCloud; discover an array of personalised products; and explore how they can take advantage of the value-add that customisation offers their business. A one-day conference programme will run alongside the exhibition on 20 March, where expert speakers will discuss the future of personalisation, on-demand production, the role of AI in customisation and more.
A comprehensive programme of education and inspiration
The new Digital Signage Lounge will be delivered in partnership with Navori Labs and Apametal, highlighting recent innovations in digital signage and demonstrating how it can be aligned with print. Visitors can also network with peers and attend a series of fireside chats hosted by industry experts.
Also new, Personalise Make Wear will showcase the end-to-end production of personalised sportswear and sports-related merchandise across four workflows. Hosted by FESPA’s Textile Ambassador and CEO of Textintel, Debbie McKeegan, the smart factory will comprise catwalks showcasing the finished products, fireside chats focused on cutting edge solutions and processes, and expert-guided tours of the latest technologies for personalised products.
Sustainability Spotlight will display an array of environmentally conscious graphic and textile alternatives, each with its own information card, and World Wrap Masters will be host to the European leg of the competition and the series final. Visitors can also attend training workshops and demonstrations delivered by The Wrap Institute.
On Thursday 21 March, FESPA will host its annual networking party at the SupperClub, from 19:00hr.
Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo and Sportswear Pro comments: “FESPA’s events are unique because, not only do visitors get access to hundreds of suppliers and the new innovations that are launched every year, they are also able to grow their knowledge, be inspired by our educational content programme, and learn from like-minded business professionals. Each event brings something new and I truly believe that, whether you’ve attended a FESPA event before or it’s your first time visiting, there are new opportunities ready to be revealed to you. And with our new Sportswear Pro event, two new educational features and an insightful two days of conferences planned, I can’t wait to see what FESPA 2024 has in store for each and every visitor.”
To find out more and register for FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 and co-located events, visit here. All members of a FESPA national Association or FESPA Direct can gain free access to the events and the ticket price for non-members is €80.00.
Visitors can also download the official FESPA app to access a comprehensive overview of the exhibitors, connect with other visitors, create their own event agenda, view the conference schedules and more. Apple users can download the app here and Android users can download it here.
Interested in joining our community?
Enquire today about joining your local FESPA Association or FESPA Direct
Recent news
What are the opportunities for seasonal print?
While Christmas may be a thing of a past for another 10 months or so, printers will now be seeking opportunities around other major events. Rob Fletcher looks at the wider market and consider where print companies might look for their next seasonal project.
What are the complications of ICC RGB profiles?
Paul Sherfield explains the importance of understanding the role of ICC RGB colour profiles to ensure that the final product meets your expectations. Paul also shares the challenges of ICC RGB profiles.
The benefits and future of AI in print and the future of print in the Middle East
FESPA Middle East 2025 will return to Dubai from 20 – 22 January at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. During this event a series of educational sessions will take place during a 3-day conference programme that will provide useful insights on trends and business advice for the speciality and signage sectors. In this blog, the conference programme for 22 January will be covered as well as information about the industry experts that will be partaking in these sessions.
Personalisation, sustainability and the digital transformation in print in the Middle East
FESPA Middle East 2025 will return to Dubai from 20 – 22 January at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. During this event a 3-day conference programme will offer useful trends and business advice for those in both the speciality and signage sectors. In this blog, the conference programme for 21 January will be covered as well as information about the industry experts that will be partaking in these sessions.