DUBAI: FESPA Middle East is preparing for its second edition from 20th to 22nd January at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. As a global federation of associations for the digital printing, textile, and screen-printing community, FESPA is a non-profit organisation that has reinvested US$9 million into the printing industry worldwide since 2015 through its Profit for Purpose programme.
Profit for Purpose is an international reinvestment initiative designed to channel revenue from FESPA events into supporting the sustainable and profitable growth of the global speciality print community. The programme fosters the development of print businesses by providing market insights and facilitating valuable networking opportunities.
“As a not-for-profit organisation, FESPA has a unique focus, driven by a mission to promote growth and knowledge-sharing in the printing sector and provide ongoing support to the industry worldwide. FESPA Middle East is an important addition to our global portfolio and highlights our commitment
to promoting the region’s thriving print sector, making us very different from other trade exhibition organisers,” said Bazil Cassim, Regional Manager (Middle East and Africa), FESPA.
FESPA Middle East 2025 will feature live competitions, learning opportunities, and business-building sessions. On the exhibition floor, attendees can freely participate in FLEx (FESPA Leadership Exchange), which includes a range of conferences featuring international speakers and experts from the printing industry, covering topics such as Business Building, Personalisation, New Technology/Future Vision, Brand Perspective, and Sustainability in Print.
The event will also host the popular World Wrap Masters – Middle East, part of a global competition series where wrap installers demonstrate their proficiency, expertise, and technique. FESPA Middle East will also feature Wrap Demos in collaboration with the official Learning Partner, The Wrap Institute, providing valuable techniques, tips, and guidance on maximising profits for p
rofessionals in the vinyl wrapping industry.
The Sustainability Spotlight stand is set to return, allowing attendees to explore a unique showcase of over 100 sustainable print material samples with data sheets for sourcing, ideas on reducing waste, and optimising resource use.
The sectors featured at FESPA Middle East include digital printing, textiles, signage (including digital signage), and screen printing. The inaugural edition featured over 150 brands and exhibitors, with over 3,000 visitors exploring thousands of products on display.
Source: Emirates News Agency