Just another successful global FESPA print expo has been held and drew huge and focused crowds from all over the world to Barcelona this May. The organisers have announced the next edition of the show to be held at Messe Munich in Germany from April 6 – 9, 2027. FESPA has again reinforced its commitment to Sustainability, achieving ISO 20121:2024 for Sustainable Event Management and confirming its measurable year-on-year CO2e reductions between its 2024 and 2025 events. Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, says, “We are proud of the progress we have made, but we also recognise there is more to do. Our ambition is to continue leading by example while supporting members of our community as they navigate regulatory changes, and transition to more responsible print and production.”
FESPA’s commitment to sustainability is part of its wider FESPA Future strategy, which focuses on ‘Connecting, Inspiring and Supporting’ its global community. The organisation continues to invest in sustainable development initiatives beyond its exhibitions, including educational resources, research and insights, youth engagement programmes and community projects. FESPA continues to provide sustainability guidance to its community through its Sustainability Spotlight web pages, which includes guides on: ‘Calculating Carbon’, ‘Sustainable Certification Scheme Guide’ and even a ‘Glossary of Terms’, released in 2024. In 2026, FESPA also introduced its latest guide, titled ‘Understanding and Avoiding Greenwash’, which helps print businesses to ensure their sustainability messaging is accurate, credible and evidence based.
Graeme Richardson-Locke, Head of Associations and Technical Lead at FESPA, adds: “We recognise the importance of helping businesses in our community to adapt as expectations and regulations around sustainability change. Our role is not only to reduce our own impact, but also to provide practical guidance for the wider speciality print industry and its related sectors.” FESPA also runs a ‘Print for Good’ sister organisation – the FESPA Foundation – which helps under-served communities from around the world and aims to transform educational environments through print. FESPA’s growing global network of associations also supports various youth engagement programmes to introduce young people to careers in print, signage and visual communication.