Print Matters 2025

Print Matters conference - 13 June 2025

Intergraf holds the 2025 edition of the Print Matters annual conference with the participation of the Nordic Printing Association (NOPA) on Friday, June 13th, in Zürich, Switzerland.

The Print Matters 2025 programme is designed to offer a forward-looking perspective on the graphic industry's future. Attendees will explore strategic growth through acquisitions, AI-driven production planning, and strategies for attracting the next generation of print professionals.

The conference will highlight regulatory compliance with the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and present a ClimateCalc case study on measuring environmental impact, offering invaluable insights into sustainability practices. Additionally, industry trends will be showcased, featuring a supplier panel on the future of print and an in-depth analysis of the effectiveness of print advertising.

Security challenges will also be addressed, with discussions on cybersecurity risks in newspaper production and updates on developments in the paper supply chain. The agenda has been structured to include engaging case studies, discussions on EU legislation, and an exploration of the print industry's evolving role in the advertising sector.

Print Matters 2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to stay at the forefront of developments, gain valuable insights, and foster connections with peers.


Key details:

  • Date: Friday, June 13th
  • Location: Novotel Zurich City-West, Am Turbinenplatz, Schiffbaustrasse 13, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
  • Registration opens soon!

Fees:

  • Printing company belonging to Intergraf member association - 190 EUR + VAT (approx. 179 CHF + VAT)
  • Non-member printing company - 395 EUR + VAT (approx. 371 CHF + VAT)
  • Non-member supplier company - 495 EUR + VAT (approx. 465 CHF + VAT)
  • Intergraf Member Association Director/Board Member/employee - 0 EUR for up to 2 delegates
  • Intergraf Associate Members - 0 EUR for up to 2 delegates
  • NOPA members - 0 EUR
  • WPCF Association Director/Board Member/employee/members – 0 EUR
  • Journalist - 0 EUR

Speakers: 

  • Developments in different print market segments. Sean Smyth, Print & Packaging Consultant, Smithers, UK.
  • Case Study: Studiosus: Premium communication for a premium brand with premium customers. Challenges and opportunities of print and communication (from a customer’s point of view). Boris Kochan, KOCHAN & PARTNER GmbH & Deutscher Designtag, DE.
  • Packaging & Packaging Waste and national initiatives regarding mineral oil. Christof Walter, Food Contact Manager, EuPIA, DE.
  • Case Study: The Bertelsmann approach to the carbon footprint. Mark Fabisch, Senior Director Environment, Bertelsmann, DE.
  • What is print’s place in a digital world? Manon Lassaigne, winner of the 2023 Intergraf Young Talent Award, FR.
  • Web printing in challenging times. Johannes Helmberger, Managing Director, Niedermayr, DE.
  • The transformation from a family business to part of the most important printing group in Norway, Morten Gunnarshaug, CPO, Aksell AS, NO.
  • AI and how it can affect the graphic industry. Ivs Zenne, Docent, Art Academy of Latvia, LV.
  • An overview of current and prospective conditions in the U.S. print market, Ford Bowers, CEO. PRINTING United Alliance, USA.
  • What if innovation isn't part of tomorrow? Morten Reitoft, Editor, INKISH, DK.

 

Let's shape the Future of Print together!

 

 

 
Programme

09:00 - 09:15 - Conference opening

Speakers: Ulrich Stetter, President of Intergraf
Havard Grjotheim, President of Nopa

Session 1: BUSINESS MATTERS

09:15 - 09:45 - Strategic Growth in Switzerland: Unlocking Opportunities through Acquisitions

Speaker: Vince Bang, Mattenbach AG _ Switzerland

09:45 - 10:15 - AI in production planning and sales forecasting

Speaker: Tobias Kaase, Mediaprint _ Germany

10:15 - 10:45How can printing companies attract the next generation?

Speaker: Winner of the 2025 Intergraf Young Talent Award

10:45 - 11:15 - Coffee break

Session 2: SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS

11:15 - 12:00 - European Deforestation Regulation and implementation

Speakers: Laetitia Reynaud Intergraf _ Belgium

TBC, Walstead _ Poland

12:00 - 12:30 - ClimateCalc Printer Case Study

Speaker: Manuela Teodorescu, Paragon _ Romania

12:15 - 13:30 - Lunch

Session 3: ECONOMIC MATTERS

13:30 - 14:00 - Canon Future Insight Report

Speaker: Antony White, Canon _ United Kingdom

14:00 - 14:45 - Panel Discussion The future of print – The suppliers’ perspective

Moderator: Charles Jarrold, BPIF _ United Kingdom

Speakers: Jochen Bender, Heidelberg

Bruno Müller, Müller Martini

14:45 - 15:15 - The power of print advertising

Speaker: Justin Cairns, Ogilvy _ United Kingdom

15:15 - 15:45 - Coffee break

Session 4: SECURITY MATTERS

15:45 - 16:15 - Case Study : Cybersecurity and Newspaper production

Speaker: Dick Ranzijn, RODI GROEP _ The Netherlands

16:15 - 16:45 - Supply developments in the Paper industry

Speaker: TBC, Sappi Europe _ Belgium

16:45 - 17:00 - Conference closing

Speakers: Ulrich Stetter, President of Intergraf
Havard Grjotheim, President of Nopa

 
 
 
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