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Packaging is entering a new era. Regulation, digital transformation, and AI are redefining the way brands, converters, and life sciences teams create, manage, and deliver packaging.
Join industry experts for a deep dive into the three forces set to shake up the industry in 2026 and what they mean for your organization.
Agentic AI & Self-Optimizing Workflows: How AI is moving beyond automation to actively plan, verify, and optimize packaging workflows, reducing risk and workload for teams.
Smart Packaging & Digital Product Passports (DPP): What GS1 Sunrise 2027 and EU regulations mean for packaging data, and how to prepare with the right data models and governance.
End-to-End Sustainability Intelligence: How new sustainability requirements are influencing design, sourcing, and operations. Plus, why packaging is now under the regulatory spotlight.
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Jan De Roeck is highly respected and trusted for his insight in the graphic arts industry and his level of understanding of customer workflows and market requirements. He is a frequently asked speaker at industry events and represents Esko at different professional trade associations.
Mariam Khalfey is a Commercial Product Manager at Esko, responsible for Equipment Services including IoT and maintenance contracts for Esko’s flexo hardware solutions. She focuses on redefining the customer experience across the full lifecycle of Esko products. With over seven years of experience in the print and packaging industry, Mariam works closely with R&D to connect equipment through IoT, enabling customers to make data-driven decisions that improve uptime and productivity.
Geert De Proost brings more than 30 years of experience in software, packaging, and customer-driven innovation. Over the years, he led the evolution of multiple software domains —including RIPs, screening, color management, Digital Front Ends (DFE), and workflow automation — culminating in an 11-year tenure as Esko’s Director of Software Product Management. After three decades with Esko, Geert moved into his current role leading Esko’s software offering for labels and packaging converters. Today, he ensures that Esko’s commitment to converters is not only maintained but strengthened — translating industry insights into solutions that help converter businesses grow profitably and sustainably.
Dominic Harris is the Co-founder of CarbonQuota, a pioneering force in carbon management for the print, packaging, and display industries. Under his leadership, CarbonQuota has developed a groundbreaking platform that bridges the sustainability gap between brands and their suppliers through standardised methodologies and real-time carbon footprint measurements.
David Crow is director of Packaging Intelligence at Esko, managing initiatives which transform customer productivity using Artificial Intelligence. David has worked in print and packaging for 25 years, with a particular focus on automation for CPG customers and graphic production. He holds a postgraduate qualification in Artificial Intelligence.
Alexandra Blanck is known for her dedication to crafting engaging content that resonates with global audiences. As a Content Manager, she brings a strong editorial perspective and strategic insight to Esko’s communications, with a passion for turning complex topics into compelling narratives.
Esko is a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods.
For each stakeholder in the process, Esko solutions enable them to work efficiently and deliver right-first-time packaging and marketing content on time, every time.
