FESPA Foundation to Drive Education Support Initiatives at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026
Foundation to collect donations and community support during Barcelona exhibition from 19–22 May 2026
FESPA Foundation will participate in FESPA Global Print Expo 2026, taking place from 19–22 May 2026 at the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, and Corrugated and Textile.
The foundation will be located in Hall 3, Stand C95, where visitors, exhibitors, and partners will be invited to support its initiatives focused on schools in underserved communities worldwide.
Launched in 2025, the FESPA Foundation operates under the “Print for Good” initiative and supports projects related to sustainable practices, educational outreach, and community support within the speciality print and visual communications sector.
According to the organisation, the initiative has supported five schools since its launch through donations including printed materials, equipment, and financial support intended to improve learning environments and educational access.
At the 2026 exhibition, several exhibitors will produce donated materials live during the event. Items planned for donation include books, pencils, t-shirts, garments, educational posters, and community-focused resources for partner schools supported by the foundation.
Sponsors and partners supporting the initiative this year include DSV, Durst, FESPA Netherlands Association, Messe Frankfurt South Africa, and Summa.
The foundation has also introduced a 2026 campaign titled “Back to School,” focused on supporting children returning to school after holidays. Donors for the initiative include Arlon, Brother, Canon, Digidelta, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, Mimaki, and Roland.
Neil Felton said, “We’re delighted to welcome the FESPA Foundation alongside our flagship event once again this year. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our global community come together to create meaningful impact and to truly demonstrate print for good. By bringing together sustainability, education and community support, we’re helping to transform hundreds of lives and reach those who need it most, while empowering individuals with the skills, resources and opportunities to build brighter, more sustainable futures. Together, with our incredible community of visitors, exhibitors and partners, we’re proving that our industry can be a force for lasting, positive change - well beyond the printed page.”
Visitors attending the exhibition will be able to contribute through material and monetary donations at the foundation’s exhibition stand.
More information about the foundation is available at:
FESPA Foundation – Get Involved
Event details are available at:
FESPA Global Print Expo 2026