Fespa on 1 June outlined its new corporate vision – Fespa Future – which details how FESPA inspires, connects and supports its community beyond its global exhibitions.
Kickstarting 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 programs; youth engagement; digital transformation; and more – all to future-proof the industry.
Key highlights in the manifesto, which will officially be available from 10 June 2025, include:
*Fespa’s collaboration with its new Thought Leadership Partner, Keypoint Intelligence
*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
*Regional Association-led programs across 37 countries
Neil Felton, CEO of Fespa, says, “2025 marks five years since the Covid-19 pandemic, which had a seismic impact on the Fespa community and the world at large. The years since have been a period of recovery and rebuilding, and businesses have focused on stabilizing, reviving revenue streams and regaining commercial momentum. For most, it’s been ‘survival mode’, and for Fespa, it has inevitably been a time for us to concentrate on our global event business. Five years down the line, we see now as the ideal time to galvanize our community with a refreshed and positive vision towards a prosperous future.”
He continues, “Our FESPA Future manifesto highlights to the world how we’re continuing to support our global community, helping them to thrive, be empowered by knowledge and maximize opportunities. We will continue to lead with purpose, and by example, to ensure the specialty print sector continues to flourish.”
