Fespa to host daily industrial ‘lunch and learn’ programme

Fespa has announced the schedules of its ‘lunch and learn’ sessions for its industrial print showcase at Fespa 2015, which takes place at Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany, from 18-22 May 2015.

08 May 2015 | By Dibyajyoti Sarma

The daily lunch and learn sessions, running Monday through Thursday, from 1pm to 2pm, will be hosted by industry partners who will highlight opportunities in industrial print, as well as share best practice and knowledge, providing visitors the chance to network with leaders in the industrial print field.
 
The sessions, which will take place in the Education Hub (Hall 8/Stand B90), are free-of-charge and include a complimentary lunch. Visitors interested in attending the sessions should email events@fespa.com in advance of the show to confirm their place.
 
“The ‘lunch and learn’ sessions will provide visitors with the opportunity to learn from manufacturers already working in industrial print and inspire them to take their business in this direction. These sessions are part of a wider industrial programme at Fespa 2015, including the industrial print showcase highlighting examples of industrial print, as well as industrial seminars in our Education Hub. This focused programme of activity will help visitors explore the opportunities that industrial printing presents,” said Roz McGuinness, divisional director, Fespa.
 
The programme is as follows
Monday 18 May: Lunch and learn with Esma
Peter Buttiens, CEO, Esma, and supporting Esma members will explore the latest trends and applications in industrial printing.
 
Tuesday 19 May: Industrial inkjet printing with Agfa
In the hosted lunch, Marc Graindourze, business development manager of industrial inkjet inks, Agfa Graphics, will discuss the possibilities of industrial inkjet printing.
 
Wednesday 20 May: Thermoforming applications with EFI
EFI’s director of business development, Mike Plier, will discuss opportunities available with industrial print, drawing on examples.
 
Thursday 21 May: Green roundtable
Visitors are invited to join HP, CMA Imaging and cosmetic brand Clarins for a roundtable to explore what manufacturers are doing to go green. The roundtable will be chaired by Michael Sturges, consultant at Innventia Edge.
 
For more information visit www.fespa2015.com.