Fespa sets out programme for trends theatre at May show

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.