Copy of Print Matters 2024


 


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Print Matters conference - 14 June 2024

Intergraf will hold the 2024 edition of the Print Matters annual conference with the participation of the Nordic Printing Association (NOPA) on Friday, June 14th, in Bucharest, Romania.

The Print Matters 2024 programme is designed to offer a forward-looking perspective on the graphic industry's future. Attendees will delve into the impact of Artificial Intelligence on printing, exploring both the risks and opportunities it presents. The conference will showcase recent Intergraf research comparing print and digital communication in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and consumer preferences, offering invaluable insights to participants. The agenda is set to include engaging case studies, discussions on EU legislation, analyses of supply chain risks, exploration of changes in print distribution dynamics and the print industry's role in the development of the advertising sector, highlighting its significance in the evolving landscape. Print Matters promises an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to stay at the forefront of developments, gain valuable insights, and foster connections with peers.


Key details:

  • Date: Friday, June 14th
  • Location: Bucharest, Romania. The venue to be announced
  • Registrations to open soon
  • Sponsorship and partnership opportunities to be announced

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.

Let's shape the Future of Print together!

 

 

 
Programme


09:00 - 09:15 - Conference opening

Speakers: Ulrich Stetter, President of Intergraf __ Belgium
Havard Grjotheim, President of Nopa __ Belgium

Session 1: ECONOMIC MATTERS

09:15 - 09:45 - The Graphic Industry in Romania

Speaker: David Istvan, President ATT Transylvania Printers Association __ Romania

09:15 - 09:45 - Keynote: Drupa Review

Speaker: Bernd Zipper, Zipcon __ Germany

10:15 - 10:45 - Coffee break

Session 2: BUSINESS MATTERS

10:45 - 11:15 - Printing Case Study

11:15 - 11:45 - Packaging Case Study

11:45 - 12:15 - How might AI affect the print industry and what are the associated risks and opportunities?

Speaker: Winner of the 2024 Intergraf Young Talent Award

12:15 - 13:30 - Lunch

Session 3: READING MATTERS

13:30 - 14:00 - Recent reading research on Reading

Speaker: Kari Spjaeldnes __ Norway

14:00 - 14:30 - Results of the Intergraf research on comparing print and digital communication in terms of efficiency, sustainability and consumer preferences

Speaker: Jeremy Tawedian, Research Assistant, Intergraf __ Belgium

14:30 - 15:00 - Coffee break

Session 4: SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS

15:00 - 15:30 - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Speaker: Eva Vati, Verify Agency of Sweden __ Sweden

15:30 - 16:00 - Deforestation Regulation

16:00 - 16:30 - Distribution Challenges

16:30 - 16:45 - Conference closing

Speakers: Ulrich Stetter, President of Intergraf __ Belgium
Havard Grjotheim, President of Nopa __ Belgium

 
 
 
Our 2024 speaker line-up


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