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The World’s only AWA Linerless Label Conference 

The AWA International Linerless Label Conference & Exhibition 2023: Material, Converting & Equipment is a special event for anyone associated with and involved in the linerless label market as a supplier, producer, converter, or user. 

The timing of the event aims to draw industry professionals from around the globe. This Conference offers business leaders and professionals an industry-driven opportunity to meet, discuss, and focus on technology, market, and application developments across linerless labeling. 

Delegates will have an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the latest product developments and innovations,  markets, business challenges, and the future of linerless. The conference will feature presentations and roundtables by key industry experts, who will share up-to-date information on the market and its growth opportunities and discuss essential topics facing the linerless industry. 

In addition to the conference presentations, there will be opportunities for networking and discussions through expert panel session

What you can expect from this conference:

  • A comprehensive overview of linerless labels
  • Market segmentation and applications for linerless labels
  • Market drivers and trends in the linerless industry
  • Regional overview across North America, Europe and Asia
  • Linerless technology review 
  • Demand, outlook and opportunities within the linerless labels

Program Monday June 12 

10:00 – 13:00

Tabletop Exhibition, Registration Opens & Networking activities

13:00 – 13:30

Welcome & Opening Comments
Corey M Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

13:30 – 14:00

Keynote : “History of Linerless Labeling – A Journey”
Mike Cooper, Managing Director, MJCBC Ltd

14:00 – 14:30

AWA Linerless Market Overview Presentation
Corey M Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

14:30 – 15:30

Coffee Break & Tabletop Exhibition

15:30 – 16:00

Linerless Thermal Printing Solution
James Cirigliano, VP of Marketing Communications, TSC Printers

16:00 – 16:30

Delivering the Goods on Linerless Labels        
Maxime Bayzelon, President, ETI Converting

16:30 – 17:00

Bostik Today & Sustainable Solutions for the PSA Market
Avette Mancini, National Sales Director, PSA Tapes and Specials, Bostik, Inc

17:00 – 17:20

Innovation and Technology Showcase

17:20 – 17:30

Innovation and Leadership Award

17:30 – 19:00

Cocktail Reception & Tabletop Exhibition

Program Tuesday June 13

07:30 – 08:30

Continental Breakfast, Tabletop Exhibition, Registration Opens

08:30 – 09:00

Maximizing Efficiency and Sustainability with UV LED Technology: Exploring Linerless Solutions     
Julia Souther, Business Development Manager, Elkem
Joe Isaac, Technical Service Representative, Release Coatings, Elkem Silicones

09:00 – 09:30

Linerless Labels: The Natural Evolution of Variable Information Print labels
Sergio Veneziani, Business Unit Linerless Manager, Beontag

09:30 – 10:00

Auto-Apply Linerless Labels: Filling in the Gap
Ross Check, National Account Manager, Solution Net Systems

10:00 – 10:40

Coffee Break & Tabletop Exhibition

10:40 – 11:00 

Innovation and Technology Showcase

11:00 – 11:30

“Sustainability Meets Innovation: Aspiring to Net-Zero”
Stuart Hayes, Vice President, Regional Development – North America, Evonik
Tanja Miranovic, Americas Segment Manager, Release Coatings, Evonik

11:30 – 12:30

Panel Discussion “The Role of Linerless Labeling in the Circular Economy: Maximizing Sustainability Benefits”

Moderator:
Mike Cooper, Managing Director, MJCBC Ltd
Panelists:
Julia Souther, Business Development Manager, Elkem 
Ross Check, National Account Manager, Solution Net Systems
Sergio Veneziani, Business Unit Linerless Manager, Beontag
Bart Oude Wesselink, General Manager, Maan Engineering

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch & Tabletop Exhibition

14:00 – 14:40

Maximizing Efficiency with VI Linerless Labeling Solutions 
Angel Harvey, Sr. Product Manager – Prime Paper & VI, Avery Dennison

The Future of Linerless Decoration: Unlocking Possibilities in the Packaging Industry
Wayne Middleton, Senior Linerless Segment Leader EMENA – Avery Dennison 

14:40 – 15:10

Linerless Label applications in retail and food service industry including “Sheeted” Linerless Products
John Short, Marketing Director, NAStar, Inc.

15:10 – 16:00

Coffee Break & Tabletop Exhibition

16:00 – 17:00

Panel Discussion: “Exploring the Future of Linerless Labeling: Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges”
Moderator:
Avette Mancini, National Sales Director, PSA Tapes and Specials, Bostik, Inc
Panelists:
Angel Harvey, Sr. Product Manager – Prime Paper & VI, Avery Dennison
John Short, Marketing Director, NAStar, Inc.
Maxime Bayzelon, President, ETI Converting

17:00

Conference Closing
Corey M Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

Register Here

AWA International Linerless Label Conference & Exhbition 2023: Material, Converting, Equipment

675.00895.00

Registration Fees Include

  • Conference Kit
  • Full access to Conference sessions & Exhibition 
  • Networking breaks 
  • Proceedings and registrations

Program will be announced soon

Expert & Industry Leadership Panel Discussion

A number of interactive expert panel discussions will take place throughout the conference, spanning such topics as silicone and coating trends and customer needs. These will provide ‘live’ insights into the status quo, what the industry needs to continue developing and expanding the release liner market, and capitalizing on opportunities.

The 2023 Conference will again include an industry leadership panel discussion, bringing together a group of CEOs and other top executives to discuss, debate, and reflect on the key issues facing the industry today and in the future.

Exhibition & networking

Accompanying the formal conference program is an expanded table top exhibition and extensive networking sessions, providing the ideal setting in which to promote your company and its products to the target audience, and to network with colleagues from across the world and across the value chain.

Location of Conference: Philadelphia , USA

Conference Address

The Bellevue Hotel

200 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. USA

Accommodation

We have arranged a special rate per room per night for AWA Linerless Conference 2023 delegates. 

The special rate is for a limited number of rooms based on a first-come, first-served basis. After this time, the hotel will accept reservations based on availability and the best available rate. 

Booking information will be provided upon registration for the event. 

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