Agenda

• Updates and Innovations in the Digital Print for Packaging sector
• Market data from new Digital Print for Packaging to 2030 Report
• Then longer term (10 years digital print forecast)
• Why progress is slow – actions to accelerate adoption to benefit supply chains
• AI in digital packaging – what are the benefits to brands, converters and suppliers?
• Changing business models of label and packaging producers

Sean Smyth | Consultant, Smithers

•    New packaging needs for Cervezas Gran Vía for the retail channel
•    Different technologies available to print and convert corrugated packaging
•    Strengths and weaknesses of each technology
•    4 different analysis: process complexity, print quality, fix costs and variable costs
Lorenzo de la Mora, CEO, Cervezas Gran Via & Technology Partner
Javier Quesada | CEO, Kento Digital Printing

• How Print Clone speeds up and automates digital color reproduction
• How to load and adjust PDF files to match previous prints with minimal manual intervention
• The economic and environmental benefits of reduced setup times and waste
• How Print Clone ensures consistent, reproducible color for digital printing, regardless of the initial printing process

Jan De Roeck | Marketing Director, Industry Relations and Strategy, Esko

• Exploring why proponents believe digital print’s higher cost delivers unmatched value through speed, customization, and sustainability
• Voices questioning if current pricing limits broader adoption and discussing pathways to making digital print more cost-competitive
• Real examples of ROI, time to market, and waste reduction versus volume-driven cost constraints
• Future outlook: pricing trends, technology advances, and industry collaboration needed to balance value and affordability in digital print

Harry Baker | Sales and Operations, BakPac (part of Baker Labels, UK)

Sustainability is no longer just about meeting regulations — it’s a driver of business growth and customer loyalty. In this session, HP will introduce the Sustainability Amplifier program, a framework that helps print and packaging providers measure their impact, communicate results with brand owners, and turn greener print into a powerful differentiator. Discover how you can move beyond compliance to win new business, strengthen client partnerships, and future-proof your operations in an increasingly sustainability-driven market.
 
Carlos Lahoz | Industrial Print Sustainability Strategy, HP

• Inline high-speed single-pass inkjet at the corrugator: Prints directly on the paper at up to 400 m/min—ideal for branding, unique barcodes, and unique QR codes in corrugated production
• Shift one-color jobs from converting to the corrugator: Free up converting capacity by moving high-volume monochrome printing inline, reducing bottlenecks, and streamlining production
• Flexo replacement for high-volume converting: Eliminates plates and changeovers, enabling shorter runs, less paper waste, and full corrugator efficiency
• Automated variable data workflows: Integrated software manages job scheduling, inline control systems, and real-time printing of serialized codes and QR data

Nils Gottfried | Senior Sales Manager, BHS Corrugated Maschinen und Anlagenbau GmbH

• How right-sized, digitally printed corrugated packaging continues to drive cost savings, improved consumer engagement, and environmental responsibility
• Cross-sector use cases: from DTC retailers to FMCG repackaging to 3PL ecommerce fulfilment
• A sneak peek of the next evolution of the X5 Nozomi platform and transformational business opportunities for corrugators and converters

Michael Coltharp, Packsize
Kerry Sanders | VP Market Development, EFI

• Commercial Availability: Now launched across multiple regions, including Europe.
• Versatile Applications: Designed for flexible packaging and labeling solutions.
• Agility: Combines the agility of digital with the scale of flexo, bridging the gap between short-run and industrial-scale printed packaging.
• Supply Chain Efficiency: Delivers superior print contrast and resolution, plus in-line effects such as spot colors, varnish, and metallic ink- enabling brands to achieve efficiency at scale.

Dani Tulchinski | Senior Product & Technology Ecosystem Manager, Digital Printing, Sealed Air (SEE)

• How Xaar’s high viscosity technology enables embellishment
• Making variable data accessible to the blind
• Creative Label finishing

Neil Cook | Business Development Manager, Ink , XAAR

• What are the key technological advancements in inks, presses, and workflow enabling scalable digital print packaging?
• How do sustainability goals shape innovation in digital print materials and processes?
• What operational challenges and opportunities do converters and suppliers face in adopting inline digital print solutions?
• How can suppliers, converters, and brands collaborate effectively to accelerate digital print’s impact on packaging efficiency and sustainability

Moderator: Jon Harper Smith, Consultant, Smithers
Panellists:
Franko Vrhovac, Investment Manager - Materials & Packaging, Emerald
Allan Bendall, Project and Account Manager - Digital, Sun Chemicals
Samantha Murphy, Marketing Manager, Sealed Air Corporation 
 

• Identifying PPWR requirements within minutes for your packaging with our web tool PPWR Check
• Managing your certificates and compliance
• Generate your semi-automated conformity report with your PPWR Checks and certificates
• Requirement to respect by August and September 2026
• Current hurdles to achieve compliance

Peter Désilets | Managing Director, pacoon Sustainability Concepts GmbH

Holly Steedman | Business and Technology Development Director, IST INTECH

• How can the entire print and packaging value chain come together to make sustainability standard practice—beyond competition, through shared commitment?
• What common principles should guide responsible sourcing, material use, and waste reduction in digital print for packaging?
• Which collaborative actions and innovations could realistically drive measurable environmental impact and help scale sustainable print globally?

Sponsored by io.tt, this dinner will allow delegates to live the ultimate Berlin experience and discover authentic local cuisine crafted by Berlin native and expert chef Tim Raue, all whilst connecting with other key industry stakeholders and players.

In addition to delicious food, drinks and lively conversation – delegates will also see digitally printed products in action, with some surprise giveaways in store.

The dinner is free to attend for all event attendees.

       

• Why are 2d codes becoming important
• The various business and legislative drivers explained and unpacked
• Likely priority industries that need to implement first.
• The different drivers and the impact they have on approaches taken
• Why putting these codes on packaging presents unique difficulties
• What is simple and what still needs to be achieved

Lee Metters | Group Business Development Director, Domino Printing Sciences

•    QR codes as a powerful, cost-effective and versatile solution for actual Brand Owner's challenges
•    Combat counterfeiting, providing robust authentication mechanisms
•    Increase Brand engagement with innovative applications of QR codes
•    Integrate QR codes throughout the entire supply chain
 
Pedro Jiménez | Digital Technical Sales Director, Comexi

Armin Spitzbarth | Sales Director e-Commerce, THIMM

Thomas Vollmuth | Head of Brand Owner Management, Koenig & Bauer AG

Lior Krasnovsky | Tech Business Developer, Amazon

• Driving Adoption: What convinced early brand adopters—and what’s needed to motivate broader industry uptake
• Collaboration Across the Value Chain: How brands, converters, and technology providers must align to unlock potential
• From Buzz to Business Value: Turning connected packaging and digital printing into measurable ROI and industry-wide change