Monday, December 22, 2025
10 editions of participation in C!Print Madrid
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This 2026, FESPA Spain commemoratesa decade of participation and collaborationat C!Print Madrid.
Over the years, the association has been present at every edition, supporting companies and professionals in the evolution of the sector, contributing ideas and fostering cooperation among all industry players.
Gabriel Virto, managing partner of Iruña Comunicación Textil and former president of FESPA Spain for six years, fondly remembers the challenges and achievements of his time leading the association.
"During my presidency, we experienced moments of overcoming challenges and collaboration, especially during the pandemic. It was a period in which we worked to maintain bridges between members and provide positive support," he says.
For Virto, the arrival of C!Print in Spain was a breath of fresh air and an opportunity to gain a more global perspective of the sector. Among the milestones he remembers most is…joint negotiation with C!Print, IFEMA and the associationswhich made it possible to generate a more productive and coherent trade fair calendar, setting a precedent in the planning of events in the sector.
For Jesús Durá, manager of Vinyl Color Digital and current president of FESPA Spain, the trade fair has always been a space for inspiration and learning, but also for excitement. "It fills me with satisfaction to see young students experiencing their first trade fair so intensely and actively participating in all the initiatives. That enthusiasm is something we should be very proud of as an industry," he says.
Both agree that the essence of C!Print Madrid lies in its dynamism and practical approach. Virto emphasizes the importance of close collaboration with the fair's organizers, which has allowed them to contribute ideas and maintain the event's relevance within the industry calendar. Durá, for his part, highlights the importance of the workshop, conference, and demonstration spaces, which allow attendees to experience firsthand the applicability of the equipment and materials on display.
Looking ahead to the next edition of C!Print Madrid, which will be held fromJanuary 13-15, 2026 at IFEMAFESPA Spain will continue to be a point of reference.The association's stand will be F32a space thatwill share with the FEDE"We want to show that our worlds are destined to engage in dialogue and that only by sharing experiences can we advance towards our goals," Durá points out.
The stand will offer comprehensive information about FESPA Spain and FESPA International. Thanks to the collaboration of member companies, visitors to the FESPA Spain space will be able to receive personalized gifts, such as corporate rules created by SERICUM and custom FESPA Spain t-shirts and polo shirts produced by IRUÑA Custom Print. Virto assures that "the stand will continue to be a point of reference where all interested parties can access our wealth of information and discover the new products we present each year."
FESPA Spain will also participate in the official conference program of C!Print MadridTaking part in round tables and presentations where key issues for the sector will be addressed, such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, attracting young talent and the role of associations in the development of the industry.
After so many years, FESPA Spain's presence at C!Print Madrid reflects the evolution of the sector and the association's commitment to innovation, cooperation, and the training of new professionals. This upcoming edition promises to continue creating memorable moments and strengthening the connection between companies, professionals, and future talent.