Fespa sets out programme for trends theatre at May show

Feb 5, 2018 | Industry News

Fespa has published the framework programme for the Trends Theatre at Fespa Global Print Expo 2018 (15 – 18 May, Messe Berlin). It addresses the themes of a series of white papers produced by Fespa together with research organisation Smithers Pira, which explore five key areas of growth for the speciality print community: decor; digital textile; signage; industrial; and digital print for packaging.

Seminars will be presented by industry consultants and thought-leaders and will be free for show visitors to attend.

Smithers Pira will host a daily industry trends seminar, exploring the content of the white papers in more detail, with a focus on how print service providers (PSPs) can benefit from these market growth areas. These sessions will run as follows:
– Signage: Tuesday 15 May and Friday 18 May
– Decor: Wednesday 16 May
– Digital print for packaging: Wednesday 16 May and Thursday 17 May
– Industrial: Tuesday 15 May and Thursday 17 May

Information from the Digital Textile white paper will be presented elsewhere on the show floor – details to follow.

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