CONFERENCE PROGRAM
TUE 13 SEPTEMBER
Day 1: Technology and Trends
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome address
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Introduction: global label market overview
- Current state of the US label market
- The Next Normal: trends and growth region by region
- Globalization: market trends beyond the US
Speakers:
Jules Lejeune | Managing director | Finat
Linnea Keen | President | TLMI
John Wynne | CEO | Fortis Solutions Group
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Panel discussion: How are supply chain complexities impacting market growth?
- Is time up for the just-in-time model?
- Key label supply chain challenges
- The brand owner perspective
Moderator:
Mike Ferrari | Founder and president | Ferrari Innovation Solutions
Panelists:
Tom Schelmbauer | Chief business officer | Mark Andy
Ken McGuire | Product innovator & inventor | Procter & Gamble
Jeroen Diderich | Senior vice president & general manager, label and graphic materials North America | Avery Dennison
Fernando Gabel | President LATAM | All4Labels
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM Coffee break and networking
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation and panel discussion: What does an automated future look like?
- How far will automation change the industry?
- The Industry 4.0 powerhouse
- The next generation of fully automated digital converting
Moderator:
Steve Metcalf | Chief Marketing and IoT Officer | Baldwin Technology
Speaker:
- Steve Metcalf | Chief Marketing and IoT Officer | Baldwin Technology
Panelists:
Geert van Damme | Managing director | Cerm
Christian Menegon | Global business development manager, labels & packaging | HP Indigo
Rob Mayerson | President | Label Traxx
Andrew M Boyd | President | Blue Label Packaging Company
2:00 PM End of Day 1 sessions
WED 14 SEPTEMBER
Day 2: Future-proofing your business
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome address
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mergers & acquisitions: staying competitive
- Economies of scale or scope: generalist vs specialist?
- Tips for implementing an M&A strategy
- Succession planning
Speakers:
Bob Cronin | Managing partner | The Open Approach
Bruce Hanson | CEO | AWT
11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Converter panel discussion: The changing industry landscape
- What next for M&A?
- Is there a future for independent label companies?
- Adapting to changing brand owner requirements
Moderator:
- Bob Cronin | Managing partner | The Open Approach
Panelists:
Mike Apperson | CEO and president | Resource Label Group
Mark Pollard | CEO | Brook + Whittle- Andy Heinl | VP digital & part owner | Repacorp
Jay Radtke | Senior managing director | Mason Wells
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM Coffee break and networking
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation and panel discussion: Opportunities beyond PS labels
- How do you diversify your product offering?
- Growth segments within flexpack
- The future of linerless labels in prime labeling
Moderator:
Tom Hauenstein | VP of sales | S-OneLP
Speaker:
- Tom Hauenstein | VP of sales | S-OneLP
Panelists:
Martin Leitner | Product manager (labels & packaging) | Durst Group
Jeff Jacobs | VP of marketing | ePac
Deanne Sinclair | Owner and president | Cambridge Label- Mark Cook | CEO | Catapult Print
2:00 PM End of day 2 sessions and conference
