This January, Digital Ink returns to Dubai for FESPA Middle East 2026, taking place 13–15 January at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. For us, these events are more than a date in the calendar. They are an opportunity to listen closely to what businesses are facing, understand where they want to go next, and share practical strategies that help them get there.
The Digital Ink Growth Hub at FESPA Middle East 2026
Located inside the networking area behind the main conference stage, the Digital Ink Hub brings together the Digital Ink team, with insights from The Smart Elephant, for focused conversations, practical guidance, and pre-booked consultations throughout the show.
Meet with the Team Behind Digital Ink
Chris Minn, CEO & Founder – Digital Ink
Leading the visit is our CEO, Christopher Minn, who continues to play an active role across FESPA’s global programme. From contributing to the the Personalisation Experience in Berlin, to delivering real-world AI insights at FESPA Insights, to supporting the inaugural Middle East edition in 2024, Chris has helped shape the conversation around automation, AI, and future-ready workflow design. He returns to the stage in Dubai with a dedicated conference session exploring how technology and smarter marketing can unlock value for speciality print. Discover Chris’s speaking session here.
James Reffold, Marketing Manager – Digital Ink
Alongside Chris is Digital Ink Marketing Manager, James Reffold, attending the Middle East edition for the first time. With more than a decade in print software and automation marketing, James supports teams across North America, Europe, and the GCC in building their brand presence, improving market positioning, and turning technical value into clear, commercial storytelling.
Julie Minn, COO – Digital Ink
Joining the team is Julie Minn, whose continued role within Digital Ink has become a vital part of our direction and collaborative work across the region. Her focus on operations, coordination, and client-facing detail helps ensure that brands we support can move quickly, communicate clearly, and build strong foundations for long-term growth.
Harrison Bailey, Director of AI & Development – Smart Elephant
We’re also pleased to welcome Harrison Bailey from Smart Elephant as a special guest at the event. Harrison’s background combines AI capability, development expertise, and a unique approach to problem solving built around accessibility and real business impact. His work sits at the heart of Smart Elephant’s philosophy: making advanced technology genuinely usable and transformative for everyday businesses.
Book a consultation at The Digital Ink Growth Hub
Across all three days, you can find us at The Digital Ink Growth Hub. The Hub gives attendees a place to sit down with us for practical guidance, technology conversations, marketing advice, or focused strategy discussions. Whether you’re exploring automation, improving your go-to-market approach, refining your POD workflows, or unlocking more value from the platform you already have, we will be available throughout the show to help.
If you would like to book a dedicated consultation slot ahead of time, you can secure your session for free. Pre-booking guarantees time with the Digital Ink team, with valuable additional input and insight from Smart Elephant.
Book a consultation at the Growth Hub >
We look forward to meeting you in Dubai and supporting the region’s print and signage community as it continues to grow, adapt, and innovate.
Register for free at FESPA Middle East 2026 >
