13:00 - Workshop introduction & Part I

• An overview of the packaging market in 2020: this will include the impact of Covid-19 in the industry with a particular focus on Europe.
• An updated Digital Print Packaging landscape (European markets vs worldwide) – the key players Market overview showing digital penetration into packaging markets – growth prospects for labels, corrugated, cartons, flexible packaging, rigid plastics and metal.
• Prospects, important developments we will see at Drupa:
• What are we missing with DRUPA not taking place this year?
• Overview of the most important technology developments scheduled to be announced at DRUPA.
• Short conclusion based on this year’s developments: this is where the industry is moving.

14:50 - Workshop Part II

• Market drivers from consumers that are impacting brands, converters and retailers how digital can help players and potentially disrupt markets.
• Technology drivers in inkjet and electrophotography, with hybrid systems, the latest innovations and views on what is coming down the line.
• Includes cost comparison showing how digital is increasingly economic against analogue printing technology.
• Importance of time to market Supply chain changes – how digital technology is helping brands and retailers grow – likely disruption.