22 MAY 2023 | MUNICH, GERMANY

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About the Seminar

The AWA Pressure-sensitive Graphic Arts Industry Seminar, on May 22nd, 2023, co-located with FESPA, is a key event for companies and organizations across the value chain – including client companies, associations, and strategic partners, – on their market research needs related to sustainability, technology, and challenges and solutions. The event’s timing aims to draw industry professionals from around the globe with a focus on a sustainability and future-oriented approach.

The seminar provides an industry-driven platform for business leaders and professionals to discuss today’s challenges in the Pressure-sensitive Graphic Arts Market with a focus on sustainable solutions. This event provides a global market overview and up-to-date information on market sizing and trends – highlighting worldwide market demand. The overview includes regional breakouts for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America, putting each region into a global context. 

The seminar will feature presentations and discussions, by key industry experts, on challenges and initiatives in the Pressure-sensitive Graphic Arts Market with a focus on sustainability and future opportunities. Up-to-date information on the market and its growth opportunities will be highlighted.

In addition to the formal seminar presentations, there will be opportunities for networking and discussions through expert panel sessions.

Join the leading companies across the Pressure-sensitive Graphic Arts value chain and sign up today!

Program Monday, May 22nd

8:00am – 9:00am            

Registration Opens and Welcome Coffee                                                                                                                                  

9:00am – 9:30am             

Seminar Opening & AWA Graphic Films Market Overview
Catalina Steenbakkers, Market Research Consultant, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

9:30am – 10:00am

Advancements in Graphic Arts Films: Industry Transformation to more Sustainable Solutions 
Bron Hekkema, Market Development Manager Graphics & Linerless, Innovia Films

10:00am – 10:30am

Responding to Sustainability Challenges in Release Liner for Graphic Arts
Mikko Rissanen, Director Technology, UPM

10:30am – 11:30am        

Coffee Break

11:30am – 12:00pm       

Towards a Sustainable Future: Innovations in the Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Arts Industry
Florian Heller, Sales & Business Development Director, Mondi Group

12:00pm – 13:00          

Panel Discussion – Balancing Innovation and Sustainability in the Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Arts Industry: Perspectives from Material Suppliers.

Moderator:
Catalina Steenbakkers, Market Research Consultant, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

Panelists: 
– Dr. Timo Hagemeister, Director Consumer Silicones EMEA, Wacker
– Florian Heller, Sales & Business Development Director, Mondi Group
– Mikko Rissanen, Director Technology, UPM
– Bron Hekkema, Market Development Manager Graphics & Linerless, Innovia Films

13:00 – 14:00          

Lunch Break

14:00 – 14:30             

From Sustainable Innovations to a Greener Future of Graphics Art Industry: a Commitment to Every Component
Rick Snabel, Product Manager Digital Media, Avery Dennison

14:30 – 15:00

Another Step in the Right Direction: Insights from Fedrigoni Self-adhesives on the Sustainability Challenges in the Graphic Industry
Paola Cerchiai, Business Development Manager Graphics, Fedrigoni

15:00 – 15:30

Bostik’s Sustainable PSA Solutions for the Graphics Market
Benoît Pollacchi, Global PSA Market Manager – Tape & Specialties, Bostik

15:30am – 16:30        

Coffee Break

16:30 – 17:30       

Panel Discussion – Pushing the Boundaries: Exploring the Latest Trends and Technologies in the Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Arts Industry

Moderator:
Catalina Steenbakkers, Market Research Consultant, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

Panelists: 
– Daniele Perotti,Global Graphics Product & Business Manager, Fedrigoni
– Rick Snabel, Product Manager Digital Media, Avery Dennison
– Benoît Pollacchi, Global PSA Market Manager – Tape & Specialties, Bostik

17:30 – 19:00         

Closing Remarks and Cocktail Reception

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AWA Pressure-sensitive Graphic Arts Industry Seminar

495.00595.00

Location

Munich – Germany

NOVOTEL München Messe
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1
81829 München
Deutschland

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