43 Issue 246 - April / May 2023 email: news@signlink.co.uk Key themes for 2023 When quizzed on what he thinks some of the key themes we will see at the 2023 edition of FESPA Global Print Expo will be, Ryan says three trends regularly surface during conversations with the FESPA community. These, he predicts, will be at the forefront of this year’s exhibition. “Firstly, automation and process optimisation will continue to play a big role this year for businesses wanting to maximise production efficiency, and we anticipate that a huge number of our exhibitors will be showcasing solutions that enable print businesses to speed up production, reduce operator intervention, and minimise waste.” Unsurprisingly as it’s such a hot topic throughout many industries at present, the second trend Ryan predicts is sustainability. Corporate brands are continuing to put pressure on print and sign partners to offer more environmentally friendly solutions and Ryan says that alongside the Sustainability Spotlight, visitors can expect to see sustainable technologies, more eco-conscious consumables, and reusable or recyclable substrates on supplier stands throughout the show halls. Thirdly, Ryan lists personalisation, which has been a key topic for many years. “Forward-thinking print businesses have seen the opportunity for personalisation that came with the shift to digital production, however many have yet to fully grasp its true commercial value. “We’ve now reached a point where the creative and technical capability is matched by widespread and immediate demand. Within Personalisation Experience, we’ll be highlighting the opportunities that come with this trend, and I expect several exhibitors in Personalisation Experience, Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo will demonstrate solutions that enable customised production.” The nitty gritty The event is to be held in the Messe Munich, Germany with entrance at the West Entrance of the venue. Designed for exhibitions, the spacious and brightly-lit building is well placed to host the exhibition, conferences, and other features of FESPA Global Print Expo. The building itself is located directly next to the A 94 freeway with signage on the freeway itself guiding vehicles to Messe Munich parking areas. The venue also features over 80 electric vehicle charging stations and one supercharger. If arriving from the airport, there are options of shuttle buses, public transport, and taxis with buses regularly departing to and from the exhibition grounds. Shuttle bus stops can be found at Munich airport outside Terminal 1, areas A and MAC, and outside Terminal 2. Also found below the central area of Munich Airport is the S-Bahn train station for lines S1 and S8 with trains departing every ten minutes for the city centre. If travelling from Munich’s central station (Hauptbahnhof), the train takes less than 30 minutes and the exhibition centre is also directly connected to the underground stations Messestadt West and Messestadt Ost of the U2 lines. The exhibition itself is open from 10am to 6pm Tuesday 23rd May to Thursday 25th May and from 10am to 3pm on Friday 26th May. Registration for the 2023 show is open with the following fees applying: SUPER EARLY BIRD February - 23 March €30.00 (£26.47) EARLY BIRD 24 March - 23 April €50.00 (£44.12) STANDARD FEE 24 April - Show open days €80.00 (£70.60) Without a promotional code, entry will be charged at the full price of €80.00 (£70.60). Promotional Codes can be found across all FESPA Global Print Expo marketing channels, including social media, postal mailing, emails, and FESPA.com articles. All promotional codes will begin with four letters followed by three or four numbers i.e. ESEZ909 (code not active). FESPA is also launching a new event app geared towards improving visitors’ experience during the four-day show. This will allow visitors to prepare for their visit ahead of time, schedule meetings with suppliers, and make notes of the stands they want to visit. “We’re looking forward to returning to Messe Munich which consistently proves to be a popular venue choice with both visitors and exhibitors,” Ryan says, adding: “We’ve previously hosted four successful shows in Munich, including FESPA 2019 which was our biggest Global Print Expo to date! “Besides the excellent facilities and travel connections, there are plenty of other good reasons for our visitors to flock to Bavaria’s capital, if not for the infamous breweries, the city is also home to some of the leading museums and trade shows within the DACH region.” Ryan adds: “We’re inviting readers of SignLink to open their minds and gain a new perspective on print and signage and turn challenges of the past into future opportunities at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023.” ▲ Wrappers will compete for the title of 'Global Wrap Master' at FESPA Global Print Espo. Image: Oliver Wachenfeld individual countries represented at 2022 event 126 EVENT SPOTLIGHT / FESPA GLOBAL PRINT EXPO
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