- FESPA’s international Profit for Purpose initiative has reinvested US$9 million in the global printing industry since 2015
- FESPA Middle East is a crucial component of the organisation’s global footprint
- The second edition of FESPA Middle East will be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 20-22 January
Dubai, UAE | 3 October 2024: FESPA Middle East is getting ready for its second edition, which will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from January 20–22, after a successful start in Dubai in 2024. FESPA is a non-profit organization that serves as a global federation of associations for the textile, screen, and digital printing communities. Through its Profit for Purpose initiative, FESPA has spent US$9 million back into the printing industry globally since 2015.
A multinational reinvestment program called Profit for Purpose aims to use money raised at FESPA events to fund the profitable and sustainable expansion of the specialty print industry worldwide. Through significant networking opportunities and market insights, the program supports the growth of print firms.
Its reinvestment initiative is being carried out, among other things, by producing technical and sustainability guides that are available to FESPA members and offer guidance to business owners; by funding association projects that carry out localized activities; and by organizing special events that bring together important stakeholders, like the FESPA Leadership Exchange (FLEX), which was held in Dubai in 2023 and at FESPA Middle East 2024 to exchange knowledge and talk about future trends.
“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 to other trade exhibition organisers,” said Bazil Cassim, Regional Manager (Middle East and Africa), FESPA.
With a global network of over 14,000 members worldwide, FESPA has created a range of exclusive benefits to support those within the industry, including preferential access to exhibitions, networking opportunities, and expert industry insights in multiple languages and a host of informational guides and white papers. Industry professionals within the MENA region can sign-up to FESPA Direct membership in order to access the curated materials and forum.
Visitors to FESPA Middle East 2025 will also have access to a wealth of content when the event returns to Dubai in January next year, with a dynamic showcase of live competitions, learning opportunities, and business-building sessions. On the exhibition floor, you will be free to attend FLEx (FESPA Leadership Exchange), a range of conferences featuring international speakers and experts from across the printing industry covering topics such as Business Building, Personalization, New Technology/Future Vision, Brand Perspective, Sustainability in print.
The event will also host the popular World Wrap Masters – Middle East, part of a global competition series in which wrap installers demonstrate their proficiency, expertise, and technique. In addition, FESPA Middle East will feature Wrap Demos in collaboration with official Learning Partner, The Wrap Institute, providing valuable techniques, tips, and guidance on maximising profits for professionals in the vinyl wrapping industry.
The Sustainability Spotlight stand feature is also set to return, allowing attendees to explore a unique showcase of 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, and over 3,000 visitors had the opportunity to explore thousands of products on display.
Registration for FESPA Middle East is now open at www.fespamiddleeast.com, and visitors can register for free entry using promo code FMEM501.
