WrapFest 2023, the vinyl installation and vehicle wrapping event from Fespa, has announced details of its inaugural event, which will include more than 60 live wrapping demonstrations, alongside a celebrity-led Wrap Talks presentation programme.

Hexis, 3M, Adapt (with Profilm), Avery Dennison, APA, Grafityp, Spandex, William Smith, Innotech, Surfex (with FlexiShield and Teckwrap), HP and Metamark will deliver wrapping demonstrations from their own pit garages at the Silverstone race track in Northamptonshire. Attendees will be able to watch vehicle wrapping professionals demonstrate their skills, pick up new techniques and learn about the latest materials.

Concurrently, Wrap Talks, the event’s free-to-attend, interactive speaker programme, will adopt an interactive format, including ‘fireside chats’, influencer interviews and discussions around the business and science of wrapping.

TV presenter, podcaster and celebrity influencer Yianni Charalambous, owner of Yiannimize, will take part in an exclusive interview, while Justin Pate, founder of The Wrap Institute, will provide tips for wrapping entrepreneurs and material, installation and sales considerations. Professional racing driver and YouTuber Archie Hamilton will lead a panel discussion exploring market trends and innovative projects.

Joshua Stedford, of Livery Magic, will discuss the creative process of developing a Livery, including tips on logo and decal placement, how to create a colour scheme and how to use the car’s body shape. Additionally, wrap entrepreneur Corey England, the founder of Devon-based company Wrap Capital, will discuss his exciting Lamborghini Huracán fade wrap project being showcased on the WrapFest show floor.

WarpFest runs on 26 and 27 April 2023 at Silverstone.