FESPA has outlined its new corporate vision – FESPA Future – which details how FESPA inspires, connects and supports its community beyond its global exhibitions. Kick-starting the launch of its forward-looking strategy, FESPA has released its new FESPA Future manifesto, which provides a future-facing view of its evolving community and highlights how FESPA is investing in: its 37 global member Associations; innovation; educational programmes; youth engagement; digital transformation; and more – all to future-proof the industry. Key highlights in the manifesto include: FESPA’s collaboration with its new Thought Leadership Partner, Keypoint Intelligence; FESPA’s commitment to sustainability, its ISO 20121:2012 certification for Sustainable Event Management; The launch of The FESPA Foundation and FESPA’s grassroots initiatives to give back to the community; Education and engagement for the next generation of print professionals; Exclusive content for Club FESPA members; and Regional Association-led programmes across 37 countries. Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, states that 2025 marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a seismic impact on the FESPA community and the world at large.
