The 2026 Print Embellishment Conference, sponsored by the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA), will be held June 17 – 19 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, TN, USA. FSEA has announced that registration is officially open.

The conference offers a supplier trade fair and educational programming to address new technology and trends. Plus, an awards ceremony will recognize the recipients of the 33^rd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards. Conference attendees also will attend a plant tour at FSEA member, BindTech. The company serves as a post-press finishing and bookbinding operation in the heart of Nashville. 

Networking

A supplier trade fair and welcome reception kick off the event. Attendees will receive the opportunity to discover what’s new from supplier partners and network with peers. Peer exchanges continue throughout the conference, with programming designed to let attendees share their challenges and collaborate.

Education

From professional keynote speakers to print industry experts, educational content aims to give attendees knowledge that can be used to improve their operations. Programming will include keynote presentations from Trish Witkowski, Foldfactory, discussing the power of sensory marketing and direct mail, and Ford Bowers, Printing United Alliance, speaking on the latest legislative activities important to the printing/finishing industry.

The conference also will have several panel discussions. These will include a brand case study from design to embellishments, hot markets for embellishments, and an overview of digital embellishment trends. Experts will also cover embellishment innovations for the industry.