Print & Beyond 2025 to explore strategies for lasting businesses

The Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA) is all set to host Print & Beyond 2025 on 22 February at Radisson Blu, Kochi. A flagship initiative of KMPA, the event continues to build on its legacy of fostering industry growth, innovation, and collaboration.

21 Feb 2025 | By Charmiane Alexander

Louis Francis at Print & Beyond 2024

The theme for the ninth edition of Print & Beyond is — Build an organisation that outlasts you reflects the seminar’s focus on long-term business sustainability. With over 250+ registrations, this year’s event has generated immense enthusiasm, reinforcing the need for strategic evolution in the print and packaging sector.

The day-long seminar will feature interactive sessions and insightful presentations from leading industry figures and young entrepreneurs. In conversation with Ramu Ramanathan, editor of PrintWeek and WhatPackaging?, key organisers Raju N Kutty, Louis Francis, and Anoop Venugopalan shared their thoughts on what attendees can expect from this highly anticipated event.


Raju N Kutty, chairman, Print & Beyond 2025


Louis Francis, president of KMPA


Anoop Venugopalan, editor, Print Miracle

One of the most anticipated sessions is a panel discussion featuring:

Amit Khurana, CEO, TechNova; Ashok Narayan, chief – sales and marketing, Pidilite Industries; Murali Krishnan, business head – South Asia sheets business, Avery Dennison. Moderated by Ramu Ramanathan, the discussion promises to offer deep insights into the evolving landscape of print, technology, and business sustainability.

Kutty said, "Every year we try to curate speakers who can exchange their knowledge on the market, technologies and the future."

The seminar also serves as a tribute to the late Jose Joseph, the visionary founder of Printers Castle. His remarkable contributions to the industry continue to inspire generations of print professionals, making this gathering a meaningful occasion for the print community.

As Print & Beyond 2025 unfolds, industry leaders will share how they are transforming factories and processes to stay ahead. The event explores strategies for Indian companies to adapt and the methods industry captains are embracing to drive change.

PrintWeek and WhatPackaging? magazines are the knowledge partners for the annual conference.