Speaker line up announced for the Corrugated conference at FESPA

Packaging Solutions

FESPA has announced the speaker line up for the inaugural Corrugated event, taking place from 19 to 22 May at Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona.

Located in hall 3, stand B162, the free to attend Corrugated conference programme offers insights into the latest trends, challenges and developments from across the industry, which is undergoing rapid digital, regulatory and technological transformation.

Day one: navigating the digital revolution

Session highlights on 19 May, include:  

A roundtable session, where attendees will hear directly from experts at leading industry brands, including: HP, EFI, Koenig & Bauer and Kento, on the continued evolution of print.

Stefan Liversidge, OT security product owner at Opswat, will provide essential insights into the escalating cyber landscape – and why cybersecurity is now a critical pillar of production and supply chain resilience.

Christian Vionnet, product marketing director, Bobst will challenge current market assumptions by asking the industry if the e-commerce bubble is about to burst.

Day two: securing the future with talent and technology

The programme on 20 May will shift the focus to operational excellence.

Thomas Orthax, CEO of Packitoo, will delve into how AI is the solution to assist in automation and digitalisation, specifically regarding configuration, pricing and quoting workflows.

Lorenzo de la Mora, CEO of Gran Via Brewery, and Javier Quesada, founder of Kento, will present a case study on benchmarking digital, analogue and hybrid technologies that are used to streamline packaging design and production. They will also speak about how this brewery adapted to the latest packaging production methods.

Addressing the sector’s workforce pipeline, Jo Stephenson (Young People In Print), will speak on how to attract and retain the next generation of talent to combat the challenges of an ageing population.

David Preskett, vice president APAC and EMEA at Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, will discuss how real. world business needs are driving the development of the latest cutting edge production tools, as well as the trends shaping the future of the global packaging industry.

Day three: the regulatory road ahead

The final days of the conference will tackle the complexities of sustainability.

Dr Aaron Yeardley, science team co lead at Tunley Environmental, will shed light on ESRS E5 and the circular economy amid the changing regulatory landscape for raw materials, including inks, varnishes, and coatings.

Evert Delbanco, head of global regulatory project management and group toxicologist at Flint Group, will explore the changing regulatory landscape when it comes to raw materials and a closed loop economy.

Ian Bates, regenerative packaging pioneer, NOA Ltd, will shed light on the pathway for the future of the European corrugated market. His session will also focus on material innovation and the transition to high performance, scalable fibre solutions.

Nick Kirby, non-executive director at Zeus Packaging, and FESPA’s Corrugated ambassador, commented: ‘Preparations for the first edition of Corrugated are well underway, and I am thoroughly looking forward to welcoming a host of experts from across the industry to discover the latest developments, trends and more.

‘The Corrugated conference will enable visitors to gain a broad understanding of how corrugated, print and signage can combine to unlock new revenue opportunities for businesses in both fields. Whether you want to explore technology driven innovation or find out how you can respond to the ever changing demands of the industry, Corrugated is a worthwhile event to attend.’

For the full conference programme schedule, please visit: https://europe.fespa.com/whats-on/conference-programme