Conference Producer, Smithers

Sean Smyth | Print Expert, Smithers

•    State of the corrugated market
•    Barriers and drivers to adoption
•    New products changing the market
•    Near line and centralized models
•    Sustainability and LCA
•    Customer experience
Liz Logue | VP of Corporate Business Development/ IJ Strategy, Inkjet EFI

Historic and recent examples and stories of digital print at Kellogg and WK Kellogg Co. As digital print and CPG’s continue to evolve, it becomes more critical to find methods to overcome “historic memory” and utilize new developments in technology to solve old and new problems.

• Looking at past projects (wins and losses) to re-frame for new needs and opportunities
• Bring fresh perspectives on how to meet changing landscapes
• Creativity through financial rigor and efficiency
• Meet me where I am, not where you want me to be

TJ Seiwert | Sr. Manager – Design Ops, WK Kellogg Co.

The explosion of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), online commerce, and sophisticated technologies have exposed consumers to greater potential for misinformation and fake products that are more convincing than ever. Brands are under attack in multiple ways, including counterfeit selling online, GenAI altered packaging, and infringement of intellectual property. Counterfeiting is no longer just about protecting brand reputation; it’s about protecting consumers’ health and safety. Good news, technology to outsmart counterfeiters exists today. Our speakers will share how global brands are taking a multi-layered approach to brand protection through digital printing and packaging.
Ken Sickles | Chief Product Officer, Digimarc

This presentation will cover Amazon transparency service, enabled by digital printing to protects brands and customers against counterfeit
 
Lior Krasnovsky | Senior Program Manager, Amazon

Abstract to come!
Ken Brown | Product & Business Development Manager, North America NMW, Bobst

Today’s flexible packaging converters are faced with a new challenge – not only are brands demanding quicker turn-around, but they are also demanding advanced customization capabilities to differentiate themselves. To achieve “mass customization at scale,” converters can adopt a hybrid approach, leveraging the time-tested volume production capabilities of flexo printing and the customization benefits of digital printing. Enter the ION Hybrid Digital Press from the BW Converting PCMC brand. In his presentation, BW Converting – PCMC Digital Launch Manager Windell McGill demonstrates the results of its pilot installation with LaCore Printworx and the technology that made ION possible.
Windell McGill | ION Launch Manager, BW Converting

This year will see a record number of water based digital inkjet machines launch across all packaging substrates and with global perspective. Digital printing has yet to take off but it appears this technology is going to push the industry forward. This talk investigates why it will make the difference and what are all the advantages for end users, printers, and the consumer. The big question is, will it be more sustainable than current printing methods available? Or is it just another printing route? We will also touch on the technology Cabot is bringing to enhance the experience.
Ian Schofield | Ink Jet Team, Cabot

Is the highly refined, ultra-mature world of automotive manufacture an indicator for a beneficial direction of travel for industrial inkjet? Inkjet printer design and manufacturing has progressed rapidly during recent years, though an F150 produced like an inkjet printer might be priced closer to $250k than $50k. There are obviously some important differences, but it could be useful to draw some comparisons. This talk will focus on the rapid change in industrial inkjet and how every solution for packaging, being custom manufactured, could be the equivalent of the $250k Ford F150.
Tim Daisy | US Business Development Manager, Global Inkjet Systems

Conference Producer, Smithers

Driving toward a digital future requires innovation throughout the entire supply chain. Brands require increased flexibility in production while still meeting cost, quality, and assurance of supply requirements. Increasing pressure on sustainability and circularity require more flexible on-demand production with minimal waste during the entire product lifecycle.
Glen Adams | Technical Sales Specialist - Folding Carton / Category Manager, HP

•    Addressing the latest innovations, as well as concerns, in the recyclability space
•    What can companies across the supply chain do to improve circularity?

Speaker to be announced soon!

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has unveiled a new study testing transfer metallic decorated fiber-based materials and demonstrating that it is actually being recycled by Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) throughout the U.S. and North America. Through extensive testing at the Van Dyk Technology Center, the study demonstrates that fiber-based transfer metallic decorated materials are recyclable and are currently being sorted by MRFs to be included in the recycling stream. The presentation will discuss the findings and details from the new study.
Seth Levenstein | Sustainability Committee Member, Foil & Specialty Effects Association

Inkjet printing integration in manufacturing settings is a thriving and expanding field. The customisation and serialisation of plastic surfaces, both flat and 3D, are major areas of application for industrial manufacture. The flexibility of inkjet technology allows these solutions to replace labelling operations and bring up new marketing opportunities. We will discuss the journey to realisation of this challenging inkjet application and the future opportunities.
 
Holly Steedman | Business and Technology Development Director, IST INTECH