The first FESPA Corrugated event in Barcelona will feature 1,500sqm of exhibition space dedicated to the latest in packaging converting and digital print technology.
FESPA has confirmed the international exhibitor line-up for its inaugural Corrugated event, scheduled to take place from 19–22 May 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona. This new addition to the FESPA portfolio is a joint venture with Brunton Publications and will be located in a dedicated 1,500-square-metre space in Hall 3.
The event will run alongside FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located shows, including European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest, and the newly launched Textile event. Visitors to Corrugated will have access to all co-located exhibitions, providing a broad view of the speciality print and packaging landscape.
Industry support for the debut event is led by Bobst as the Overall Event sponsor, with Canon serving as Gold sponsor and Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) as Bronze sponsor. The exhibitor list includes a range of specialists in high-speed digital print, precision converting, and automation, such as Barberan, Baysek Solutions, BW Papersystems Frankfurt, HP, Hybrid Software Development, Koenig & Bauer, Scodix, and Sun Automation Group.
A central feature of the event is the free-to-attend “Corrugated Theatre,” which will host a curated conference programme. Industry experts will lead sessions on critical sector topics, including the impact of EU packaging legislation (PPWR), cybersecurity in modern box plants, the implementation of AI, and emerging material developments.
Nick Kirby, Non-Executive Director at Zeus Packaging and FESPA Corrugated Ambassador, said, “The corrugated industry is more advanced than ever before. That’s why this year is the perfect time for FESPA to have launched its inaugural Corrugated event. I look forward to seeing an array of diverse solutions at the show – from next-generation digital print and converting systems to low-impact materials that help packaging manufacturers, converters and brands to address their challenges. Corrugated really is set to be ‘The Place For Experts’.”
The event is designed to connect corrugated converters, sheet plants, and packaging designers with the latest technological advancements in robotics, software, and sustainable substrates. Attendees can take advantage of “super early bird” ticket pricing of €30 until 23 March by using the code CRGM602 on the official registration portal.