Label Summit Latin America conference program announced
Label Summit Latin America 2012, the region’s leading event for the label and package printing industry, is set to take place in Mexico on April 17-18 and for the first time will be held at the Hilton Guadalajara. Exploring industry opportunities, issues and sharing best practice through case studies, the two-day event will include expert presentations, breakout sessions, table-top exhibition and welcome cocktail reception.
Day one will tackle subjects including global markets and the changing role of the label converter and intelligent labels and packaging. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Darrell Hughes of Avery Dennison and will analyze the effects of the global recession and how businesses can adapt to international changes. Other speakers include Roger Pellow, Labelexpo’s managing director; Acoban’s Edgar Martinez, who will discuss emerging market trends in the region; and Fabian Silva, president of Ametiq, who will highlight challenges and opportunities facing converters in Mexico.
Delegates will also be allowed to debate ideas during two panel discussions being held on converter operations and materials. In addition, this year’s event features two streamlined sessions: environmental sustainability and materials, and package printing – opportunities beyond the label.
Day two’s morning sessions will assess the future of technology within the industry. Ricardo Rodriguez from HP Indigo will explore digital technology and how to meet the rising demand for short runs. The afternoon is dedicated to new opportunities for label and package printing. Speakers include Benjamin Perez of Multi-Color Corporation, who will showcase reverse printed heat transfer labels; and BridgerConway’s Alejandra Pouchot, who will talk about developing innovative label and packaging concepts.
A table-top exhibition will run alongside the conference, with over 60 international and local suppliers attending. Exhibitors include Durst Image Technology, HP, Label Traxx, RotoMetrics, UPM Raflatac and Xeikon.
Roger Pellow, Labelexpo managing director, said: ‘We’re extremely excited about returning to Mexico and to be bringing this world leading Summit to Guadalajara. The Latin American market is continuing to demonstrate strong growth and with more converters looking at opportunities beyond the label such as at cartons and flexible packaging, this year’s Summit promises to share effective ways of growing business opportunities and boosting profits. A must-attend event for anyone in the label and product decorating sectors, Label Summit Latin America will also showcase new innovations and tackle the key issues facing the industry.’
Bookings made before 23 March will enjoy a 20 percent discount with two-day passes costing MEX $3,835 (USD $302). One day passes are also available at MEX $2,535 (USD $200), while expo-only tickets cost MEX $260 (USD $21). Delegates can register by visiting http://www.labelsummit.com/mexico/.