TUE 10 MARCH
09:00Exposition and conference registration
10:00Welcome address
BUSINESS MARKETS AND OPPORTUNITIES
10:15Market trends in Chile and the Southern Cone
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Analysis by sector: labels, shrink sleeves, flexibles and folding cartons
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Explore growth opportunities in the region
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Economic outlook in the Southern Cone
10:45Sustainability and the circular economy: What you need to know
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Devising a strategy to make your company more sustainable
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Identifying areas for improvement and process optimization to put into practice
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Determining the correct products and materials for recycling
11:15Networking break and exposition
12:15Keynote Presentation: The new era of workflow automation and quality control
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New technology for better processing efficiency
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Quality control for converters and brand owners
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Improved inspection for text, graphics and print
13:00Networking lunch and exposition
14:30Business diversification: From commercial printing to label production
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Moving into label production from other printing industries
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Managing the learning curve with a new printing process
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Attracting new clients by diversifying your product offering
15:00Meeting changing demands for labels in a changing era
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Meeting the new challenges of ever-changing consumer and customer demand
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New solutions in digital technology
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Adapting sales strategies for new digital print markets such as on-demand and increasing personalization, AR and the shopping experience
15:30Networking break and exposition
16:30Southern Cone converter panel discussion
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New areas of investment: What is the next technological revolution?
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Using competitive pressures and industry disruption to your advantage
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Attracting new business and maintaining relationships with key clients
17:15End of conference sessions
18:00Opening night networking party - sponsored by DuPont & Grafisoft
WED 11 MARCH
09:00Exposition and conference registration
10:00Welcome introduction
PACKAGING DESIGN AND BRANDING
10:05Label and packaging industry trends: a global perspective
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Explore different regional markets around the world
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Global analysis: labels, shrink sleeves, flexibles, and folding cartons
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Key trends and technological developments which are driving the sector
10:35Designing packaging that sells
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Maximize labels and packaging for stand-out shelf presence
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Enhancing packaging and premium decoration for increased consumer engagement
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Designing labels and packaging to connect with today’s consumers
11:05Networking break and exposition
12:30Design playlist for Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z
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What are the emotional drivers for Baby Boomers and Gen X?
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How should a product look to appeal to Millennials and Gen Z?
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How do you establish an emotional connection with consumers?
13:00Networking lunch and exposition
14:30Combating counterfeiters in labels and packaging
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Examine the overt and covert features that provide layered protection
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Increase the level of sophistication of brand protection for packaging
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Techniques for diverting fake goods entering the market place
15:00Bringing more sophisticated wine label decoration to the product panel discussion
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Examining detailed design concepts that will increase sales
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Maximizing on the benefits available for product differentiation
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Investing in finishing technology for maximum shelf appeal
15:45Happy Hour on exhibition floor – sponsored by Yupo