4 November 2026
Cologne, Germany
Digital print is no longer just a technology choice, it’s becoming the compliance infrastructure of the modern packaging chain. PPWR, digital product passports, retailer QR mandates, deposit return schemes: all of them depend on print decisions that most supply chains haven’t thought through yet.
Time to work it out. Join us on 4 November in Cologne at the Printed Packaging Summit.
Join us on 3 November 2026 from 18:00 for a Networking Drinks Reception. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, meet industry peers and build new relationships ahead of the conference. Enjoy drinks and informal conversation in a relaxed setting as we kick off the event together.
| PPWR conformity declarations are mandatory from August 2026. Most brands are not ready. |
Retailer QR code trials are live. The data keeps coming back wrong. Nobody’s agreed whose problem that is. |
Digital and conventional print are converging into hybrid production. The industry is still having separate conversations. |
This event is for you if…
The five questions this event will answer...
1. When variable data moves to the production line, who owns accuracy on-pack: the converter or the brand?
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Allan has 35 years of experience in the packaging industry, specializing in Tobacco, Pharmaceutical, and FMCG markets. His expertise lies in Artwork, Reprographics, Colour Management, and Print Tooling providing a strong foundation in delivering quality, consistency, and innovation that makes brands stand out.
At Sun Chemical, Allan’s experience in packaging and supply chain is used in the Digital Inks team to support innovative solutions for digitally printed packaging across diverse markets. Sun Chemical’s capabilities in native digital and hybrid print applications allow seamless integration into existing supply chains, helping customers adopt digital technologies efficiently.
The shift from analogue to hybrid and fully digital printing has created clear development pathways supported by data-driven frameworks. Emerging technologies like AI, computer vision, and quantum computing are enabling new supply chain solutions and unlocking the potential of print, digital, and virtual media to deliver compelling content for today’s consumers.
Michael Froschauer is a Product Manager for Digital Print Workflows at BHS Corrugated, specializing in smart packaging and data-driven production processes.
Passionate about real-world applications, he actively explores how QR codes create value in both retail and industrial environments. His focus is on enabling practical use cases that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and digitally connect the entire lifecycle of corrugated packaging—from production to the end consumer.
Claudia Rivinius heads the marketing team at STI Group. Based on the latest shopper and retail insights, she runs customer workshops on sustainability, shopper activation and retail trends and is a member of the Circular Innovation Team. To this end she has jointly developed the Sustainability Scorecard – a tool that not only allows the complexities of packaging sustainability to be evaluated but also provides actionable priorities for optimisation.
Samantha Murphy is Strategic Marketing Manager for Sealed Air’s Food business in EMEA, where she focuses on identifying market opportunities and translating customer, consumer and industry insights into strategies for growth and innovation.
With over a decade of experience in the packaging industry, Samantha has developed extensive experience across flexible packaging and print technologies, with a particular focus on bringing new solutions and capabilities to market. She works closely with commercial, technical and portfolio teams to understand evolving customer needs and accelerate the adoption of new packaging solutions.
A key area of her current work is the evolving role of digital and hybrid print in flexible packaging, exploring how new print technologies can address changing brand requirements, SKU complexity, shorter runs and packaging economics while unlocking new opportunities for printed packaging.
Independent print consultant with over forty years’ experience in the printing industry. Adviser on business strategy related to analogue and digital printing as well as the provision of data driven analysis relevant to a range of activities including business development and M&A. Writer and commentator on the printing industry, and subject matter expert for Smithers Information Ltd. Specialist areas include packaging, industrial printing including textile decoration, and sustainability in the printing industry. In depth knowledge of most print processes including digital printing, flexo, thermal printing, screen and offset lithography.
Simon has been involved within the digital print environment for the past 25 years. After joining HP Inc. in 2007, as well as holding regional sales positions and global marketing roles, Simon now specifically engages brands worldwide as part of the recently created HP Packaging Ventures Team. He highlights the advantages and opportunities afforded when digitally printing corrugated Packaging is implemented as part of a brands supply chain logistics and GTM strategy. In addition to supporting brands and the HP convertor network, Simon participates at events and seminars worldwide highlighting the opportunities available when implementing digitally printed sustainable packaging.
Stefan is a senior creative leader with over 20 years of global experience in branding, packaging design, sustainability and digital innovation. At Nestlé, he was responsible for Front-End Innovation, Packaging and Digital Transformation for the Confectionery Business, leading the company's packaging and digital evolution globally. He also drove strategic partnerships and creative solutions for io.tt, the connected experiences platform.
Now as Founder of Lightning Tree, Stefan works at the intersection of brand, design, print and digital engagement—helping organizations rethink how packaging performs in the new 'phygital' experience era. His focus is on creating meaningful connections between physical packaging and digital ecosystems.
Alvise Cavallari has nearly 20 years of experience in the machine industry, where he has gained extensive expertise and insights into packaging printing. He then moved to the brand owner side, and his career highlights include leading the corporate programmes at Nestlé R&D on digital printing, coding, and technical anti-counterfeiting. He has also supplied valuable assistance to multiple companies in these areas, helping them navigate the evolving landscape of digital printing and anti-counterfeiting, and is now product manager at Atlantic Zeiser for CPG printing. Alvise's profound industry knowledge and dedication to driving innovation position him as a leading expert in the future of packaging technologies.
As a member of the Esko corporate marketing team, Jan De Roeck (°1966) leads a team of marketeers developing outbound messaging and content, manages industry relationships and coordinates market research activities.
With his parents running a local print business, Jan was literally raised amidst ink, paper and printing presses. He holds a bachelor degree in printing and pre-press, and a specialization in graphic design. He complemented his graphic arts education with an Advanced Management Program at the Ghent-Leuven Vlerick Business School in 2007.
Jan began his career in 1989 in the customer services department at Barco, a Belgian technology group at the basis of what Esko is today. Through various product management and product marketing assignments, Jan developed a particular interest, acumen and expertise in prepress solutions for packaging and label production. Jan is highly respected and trusted for his insight in the graphic arts industry and his level of understanding of customer workflows and market requirements. He is a frequently asked speaker and moderator at various international industry events and trade conferences and represents Esko in various trade associations.
Bio to follow.
After a successful career with Domino, including many years in senior leadership and strategy roles, Lee has retired from the business and is now working as an independent consultant. He is enjoying the opportunity to explore the industry from a broader perspective, staying actively engaged through consulting projects, webinars, and ongoing learning. Free from a single-company viewpoint, Lee values the chance to connect with businesses across the sector, gain fresh insights, and see how the industry continues to evolve. With a background spanning manufacturing, business development, and strategic leadership, he combines technical expertise, holding a Mechanical Engineering degree from Southampton University, with a postgraduate Marketing Diploma to bring a well-rounded perspective to every conversation.
Thomas has over 18 years experience in international sales management in mechanical engineering, marking & coding as well as the printing industry. In 2012 he joined Koenig & Bauer Coding In the position of Area Sales Director for Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, South-East Asia as well as Asia-Pacific. In 2015 he took over the responsibility of the Key Account department at Koenig & Bauer Coding and has significantly developed the relationship with global brands in several market segments - especially in the FMCG market. Since 2022 he is part of the Group Sales team of the Koenig & Bauer group and he is taking care of major global brands. Together with Global Brands he is elaborating new solutions for packaging the packaging of the future according to the latest market demands. Even more, he is a member of the 2D expert Group of GS1. Thomas’s expertise spans brand development, variable data printing across the whole supply chain, sustainable solutions, digital printing, marking and coding solutions, printing technologies, customer value, traceability, brand protection, digitalization, connected packaging, smart packaging, TCO solutions and customer experience.
