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Co-located for the first time with FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located events (European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, and the brand-new Corrugated and Textile ), the event will offer attendees a comprehensive overview of cross-sector opportunities within print, signage, personalisation, and beyond.WrapFest will provide visitors with access to over 2,000m² of exhibition space. Attendees will also gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of products, solutions, media and consumables for the vehicle wrapping and vinyl applications market. These include window film, garage design and interiors, laminating machinery, vinyl cutting and finishing, inks, printable films, ramps and lifts.
APA, Antalis, Arlon, Carlas, Hexis, LX Hausys, GSWF, Legend PPF and SOIF are amongst the confirmed exhibitors for the event, all of whom will showcase an array of technologies and software.
World Wrap Masters
The high-adrenaline World Wrap Masters competitions will also run within WrapFest this May. Visitors to the event can witness the World Wrap Masters European and Series Final competitions first-hand, judged by industry experts Ole Solskin, Kiss Lajos, Penelope Garrido, Ivan Tenchev, Carlos Ruiz and Paige Walton.
Over the first two days of the event, World Wrap Masters Europe will see vehicle wrappers from across Europe go head-to-head to wrap a variety of special objects and vehicles. On days three and four of the event, regional champions will battle it out to be crowned World Wrap Masters 2026 champion in the Final of the global series.
WrapTalks
Visitors will also be able to join the free-to-attend WrapTalks sessions across all four days of the event. Throughout a series of panel discussions, visitors will gain detailed insights into the latest trends and challenges within the industry, as well as learn about how they can expand their business.
Confirmed sessions include:
- ‘Pixels to Panels: The Wrap Production Pipeline’ with Martin Turecek, CEO, Wrapstock and WrapStyle; and Chris Edwards, Director, CVI Group
- ‘Inside the Wrap: Creative Projects That Pushed Boundaries’ with Chris Edwards, Director, CVI Group; Shaun Winfield, Director, Dash Wraps; and Tim Evans, Founder, Wrapper Mapper
- ‘Women in Wrap: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures’ with Paige Walton, Founder, The Vehicle Wrapping Academy; Jen Carney, Founder, Women of Wraps; and Megan Cadogan, Director, MissWrapz .
FESPA’s Head of Marketing & Events, Duncan MacOwan comments: “We are pleased that WrapFest 2026 will take place alongside our flagship global events this year. As part of our ongoing commitment to expanding the FESPA community through meaningful connection, inspiration and support, we are confident that this integration will provide visitors with enhanced opportunities to engage across multiple sectors.”
He continues: “Since its launch in 2023, WrapFest has established itself as a key meeting point for wrapping professionals, which offers valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations across the sector. It has consistently enabled attendees to identify and capitalise on opportunities that drive business growth and we are confident that bringing these events together will further strengthen this impact. We look forward to integrating the industry even further in Barcelona this May.”
For more information on WrapFest and its co-located events, visit www.wrap-fest.com
All members of a FESPA national Association or FESPA Direct can gain free access to all six co-located events. Non-members can purchase early bird tickets for €55 until 20 April, using the code WPFM604.