FESPA 2023 Munich events energise print businesses focused on growth

FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, which were held from May 23 – 26, 2023 at Messe Munich, delivered a stimulating, high-energy environment where visitors and exhibitors focused on opportunities for business growth. Exhibitors shared overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising the vibrant, busy halls, the decision-making seniority of the audience and delegates’ readiness to invest. 84 percent of visitors held decision-making positions, a 15 percent increase compared to 2022. 73 percent of visitors were MD, CEOs, owners or managers.

The three co-located events attracted 14,776 unique visitors from 134 countries. Investment in new technology was a priority for the majority, with 50 percent planning an investment within 12 months. Of the two-thirds of visitors choosing to disclose budget, the collective median budget has almost doubled year on year, to Euros 2 billion. Delegates also committed more time to their participation in the event, with 54 percent attending over multiple days. This brought total attendance to 22,757 over the four-day show, an increase of 42.5 percent compared with the Berlin events in 2022. The next FESPA Global Print Expo will take place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from March 19-24, 2024, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro.