Print21 and PKN Packaging News have released the full programme for the LIVE New Frontiers in Packaging Print day, coming up next month.
Being held in Sydney on Monday 12 August, the event focuses on emerging opportunities in packaging print, with brand owners; designers; technology developers; and printers moving into packaging among the stellar line up of speakers.
Click here for full details and to book tickets. Event curator and publisher of Print21 and PKN Lindy Hughson said, “LIVE is going to be a value-packed day for print business owners and managers. It presents them with the opportunity to hear from the people who are buying and driving packaging print. and to engage directly with them.”
Following the welcome, the day kicks off at 9am with an overview of current design directions for designers and printers, with speakers from three companies at the forefront of the industry: Hulsbosch, Schawk, and Harcus Design.
The second session starting at 11am focuses on the role printed packaging takes in driving consumer engagement. Personalised beverage producer Brewtopia; major brand owner Campbell Arnott's; and augmented reality developer Dreemar will be presenting, with the latter two demonstrating an on-the-day AR app for one of the well known brands.
The after lunch session highlights brand protection, data collection and the digitisation of packaging, with presenters from Tetra Pak, HP, Matthews, and Kodak.
Following afternoon tea, the fourth session examines the impact of sustainability awareness on packaging, and the opportunities it presents, with Fred Soar of Soar Print, Aleks Lajovic of Impact International, Jack Malki of Jet technologies and David Martin from Spicers on the panel.
The final session of the day features two next generation print leaders who are taking their businesses into packaging: Matt Ellis of Luminar, and Aaron Lusch of Platypus Print Packaging.
Following the final session, there will be a sponsored drinks and networking session, winding up around 6pm.
Click here for tickets. For full programme click here.