Conference Program

10:00 - 10:15

Welcome address

10:15 - 11:00 GLOBAL MARKETS AND THE CHANGING ROLE OF THE LABEL CONVERTER

Keynote Presentation: The Innovation Imperative

• The case for change in Latin America
• Innovation through the value chain - building a new innovation model
• Developing new domestic markets

11:00 - 11:30

Emerging market trends in Mexico and Latin America

• The effects of globalization on the Mexican label industry
• Exploring local trends and industry analysis
• Highlighting ACOBAN’S flexo workshop project

12:15 - 12:30

Challenges and opportunities facing converters in the current economic climate

12:30 - 13:15

Converter panel discussion

• Providing a full service – differentiating yourself from the competition
• Optimizing local manufacturing
• Serving foreign markets

14:45 - 15:00 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND MATERIALS

Understanding the increased global importance of sustainability

• Increasing cost and availability of raw materials
• Managing the expectations of end users
• Powering the future of re-use

14:45 - 15:00 PACKAGE PRINTING: OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE LABEL

Highlighting opportunities for label printers in package printing

• Adapting production for short runs
• Personalizing product promotions
• New application examples

15:00 - 15:30

Materials panel discussion

• Looking at thin and non-oil based film materials
• The latest developments in silicone coating and film liner materials
• Devising recycling strategies and methods for waste disposal

15:00 - 15:30

Printing solutions for the packaging industry

• Practical advice on getting started
• Key market drivers
• Case study - traditional label printer converting to package printing

15:30 - 16:00

Implementing a sustainable strategy

• Encouraging the use of ‘green’ materials
• Reducing waste and the carbon footprint
• Case study

15:30 - 16:00

UV flexo for food packaging

• UV inks with no risks of migration for food contact
• Minimum legal or laboratory certificates needed for the food industry
• High productivity with one pass printing and lamination

16:45 - 17:15 BRINGING BRANDS TO LIFE: INTELLIGENT LABELS AND PACKAGING

Overview of interactive labels

• Applications for ‘smart’ coatings and sensors
• Analyzing snap tags and QR codes - features and applications
• Image-recognition augmented reality app for smart phones

17:15 - 17:45

High performance interactive printed electronic labels

• Product enhancement for ‘shelf appeal’
• Integrated systems
• Measurement metrics
• Collecting and analyzing data

17:45 - 18:15

Identifying security solutions with multi-layered programs

• Integrating advanced technologies
• Protecting your brand
• Optimizing security label solutions

10:00 - 10:15

Welcome address

10:15 - 11:15 ASSESSING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY: LOOKING BEYOND THE COMPETITION

Digital technologies: meeting the rising demand for short runs

• Investing in and implementing new technologies
• Emphasizing the increased pressure for print quality
• Case study - Procter & Gamble

12:00 - 12:20

Flexo technology: developments in conventional printing

• Creating the optimal converting process
• Cutting costs and operating more efficiently
• Sophisticated presses with value-adding features

12:20 - 12:40

Integrating an automatic inspection system

• Streamlining production
• Identifying and implementing viable solutions
• Improving workflow

12:40 - 13:10

Optimizing the entire printing process from pre-press to finishing

• Demonstrating an efficient and effective Management Integrated System
• Simplifying the printing process
• Increasing productivity whilst reducing operational costs

14:40 - 15:10 POWER OF PRINT: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LABEL AND PACKAGE PRINTING

Strategic packaging design

• Definition of 'strategic design'
• Synergy between the parties involved in the development process/design
• Case study examples

15:10 - 15:40

Reverse printed labels

• Identification of customer needs
• Delivering important consumer information
• Opportunities for additional marketing uses e.g. promotions
• Engaging consumers through product consumption
• Maximizing sales with no added costs to the label application

16:25 - 17:00

The role of Latin American converters in beverage labeling

• Argentinean and Chilean wine market growth and future opportunities
• Introducing novel printing technologies and materials
• Enhancing your brand and creating opportunities for converters