Conference schedule
This one-day conference is designed to tackle the big-ticket topics affecting the labels and package printing industry in North America right now.
WED 11 SEPTEMBER
The market and trends
10:25 AM Welcome address
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Introduction: global and regional label market overview
- Current state of the US label market and economic outlook
- Trends and growth by region: where should you be investing?
- Globalization: market trends beyond the US
Speakers:
Linnea Keen | President | TLMI
Corey Reardon | President & CEO | AWA Alexander Watson Associates
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM Redefining future sales strategy: navigating market complexities
- Will AI replace traditional sales & marketing roles?
- Securing and retaining brand owner and supplier customers: is good service enough?
- What new sales skills will be required to stay competitive?
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Coffee and networking
12:20 PM - 1:10 PM Towards a smarter label and transparent supply chain
- The potential for Big Data and optimising blockchain efficiency
- Big picture AI: which converting business areas can be automated or Cloud operated?
- Brave virtual world: Where can labels and its industry go from here?
1:15 PM Closing comments and end of Part 1
Growing your business
2:00 PM Welcome address
2:05 PM - 2:50 PM Diversification and expanding your offering
- Opportunities in flexible packaging
- Tactics for expanding your business and increasing profit margins
- Luxury packaging, cartons and direct print
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM Creating value through packaging
- Strategies to maximize the ROI for converters, brands and consumers
- The connections between packaging special effects, touch, memory and sales
- Maximizing your packaging to foster brand loyalty, captivate shoppers and create memorable experiences
Speaker:
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Coffee and networking
3:50 PM - 4:40 PM Cannabis packaging: case study
- The expanding market and opportunities against the legislative backdrop
- Packaging innovation such as pouches
- Brand protection, smart labeling and AI
4:45 PM Closing comments and end of Part 2
Please note: Conference sessions are presented in English.
