Siimon Says ‘attend the FESPA Conference 2026’

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Siimon Reynolds, multi-award winning co-founder of what became the 14th largest marketing communications group in the world, and business mentor to at least five entrepreneurs featured on the Australian Financial Review Young Rich List, has been locked in as the keynote speaker for the 5th FESPA Australia Annual Conference, being held on Friday 16th October at Sydney’s Shangri-La Hotel.

Also a best-selling author, Reynolds has previously presented to audiences of more than 60,000 people worldwide, sharing the stage with Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, and his work has been covered by 60 Minutes, Bloomberg and MSNBC, among others.

Acknowledging just how much of a coup it is to secure Reynold’s services to help FESPA members and conference delegates immerse into this year’s theme Disrupt. Innovate. Lead., Nigel Davies, President of FESPA Australia, notes: “Siimon has a rare ability to challenge how businesses think – and to turn that into action. We are confident that delegates will leave with practical ideas to shape the future of their businesses.” His keynote address will offer strategies on leadership, marketing and innovation, and how delegates can apply them in a changing print and visual communications industry.

In five short years, the FESPA conference has quickly matured to be a key event for professionals in the print, signage, and graphic imaging sectors, serving as a hub for thought leadership, strategic dialogue, and industry networking. This year’s theme challenges delegates to embrace change, think differently and position their businesses for long-term success in a competitive marketplace.

Comedian Sam McCool is once again booked to host the event, which along with Siimon’s keynote session will include a wide range of interactive discussions; led by such industry experts as Andrew Butow, Co-Founder & Director of Earth2Mars, who will lead participants to solve tomorrow’s problems today. Other sessions will cover cross generational discussions – what we see that the other side doesn’t, and a through-provoking session facilitated by renowned coach and mentor Carl Harman on what exactly constitutes leaders. Previous FESPA Leaders will also play a role in their journey through the FESPA Leaders Program.

Sponsoring October’s FESPA Australia conference are: Gold sponsors Durst Oceania and Easy Signs, Silver sponsors Cactus Imaging, Mimaki and IVE Group, and Bronze sponsor HVG Graphics Media.

In related news, entries for the FESPA Awards 2027 are now officially open, with earlybird entries through to the end of August and the closing date for entries being 2nd December 2026. The FESPA Awards are widely recognised as one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, celebrating the best in print, signage and visual communications from around the world.