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Shaping the Future with Packaging conference, 10-11 April 2025

Intergraf and FTA Europe, in partnership with Smithers, are excited to announce the upcoming conference in the Shaping the Future series: Shaping the Future with Packaging. This exclusive event, taking place in Brussels on Thursday 10 April (afternoon) and Friday 11 April (morning), 2025, is a must-attend for professionals involved in the European packaging sector.

The European packaging market is thriving with innovation and creativity, and this event will bring together key industry experts to discuss pivotal topics, such as:

• Sustainability in packaging
• Food contact materials
• Product design innovations
• EU policies impacting the sector
• Label printing

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The event will include insightful presentations and discussions, along with a networking dinner on the evening of Thursday, 10 April. The final conference sessions will conclude Friday lunchtime, 11 April.

EXCLUSIVE MARKET REPORT

Shaping the Future with Packaging attendees will also receive the European Packaging Market Report, prepared by Smithers. This exclusive report will present a comprehensive market analysis, including the latest trends and data impacting the packaging industry. It is included in the conference package and will serve as a valuable resource for professionals across the sector.

ABOUT THE EVENT SERIES

The Shaping the Future series, organized by Intergraf in collaboration with Smithers, highlights key sub-sectors of the European print industry. Previous conferences have focused on topics like books, commercial print, magazines, and direct mail. Next year's event, co-organized by Intergraf and FTA Europe, will spotlight the growing significance of packaging. Building on the success of the Shaping the Future with Packaging event in 2023, which brought together 120 participants from nearly 20 countries, this edition promises to continue advancing industry knowledge and collaboration.

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Fees:

• Printing company belonging to Intergraf member association - 190 EUR + VAT (944 LEU)
• Non-member printing company - 395 EUR + VAT (1964 LEU)
• Non-member supplier company - 495 EUR + VAT (2461 LEU)
• Intergraf Member Association Director/Board Member/employee - 0 EUR for up to 2 delegates
• Printing company belonging to Intergraf member association - 190 EUR + VAT (944 LEU)
• Intergraf Associate Members - 0 EUR for up to 2 delegates
• NOPA 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.