Upcoming Events
23-25
FIRST Live: Press Operator Certification With Flint Group
Packaging Solutions
Rogers, MN. | Member – $2,500 | Non-members – $3,250
This June 23-25, FTA will host FIRST Live with an emphasis on Ink Management—a brand-new, in-person version of FTA’s popular FIRST training program with added ink management and matching curriculum from Flint Group Packaging Solutions. Designed for the Press Operator Certification track, this hands-on workshop brings the online curriculum to life with interactive exercises and real pressroom activities that reinforce key concepts. Led by Kenny Tucker and Keith Nagle, participants will benefit from expert, live instruction paired with immediate, practical application—ensuring the skills learned are directly transferable to their own press operations. Held in Rogers, MN at the Flint Group Narrow Web North American Headquarters, this immersive training experience will not only deepen technical knowledge but also sharpen problem-solving skills for achieving consistent, high-quality print results.
July 2026
Thur
16
Digital Printing for Flexographers: Smithers’ 2035 Forecast for Packaging Printers
Virtual Event | 11:00 am EST | Non-Member: $99 | Member: Free
Thur
30
How Flexographic Printers Can Build Custom AI Solutions While Boosting Adoption
Virtual Event | 11:00 am EST | Non-Member: $99 | Member: Free
august 2026
Fri
7
FIRST Friday Episode #13: Automation & Data
Virtual Event | 12:00 pm EST | Non-Member: Free | Member: Free
Thur
6
Recognition Practices That Actually Work
Virtual Event | 11:00 am EST | Non-Member: $99 | Member: Free
Thurs
6
Cincinnati-area FTA members... let's Meetup!
6:00 pm | Cincinnati, OH
FTA President, Nathan Ridnouer, will be in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area on Thursday, August 6th, to host an informal dinner with flexo professionals. No presentations or formal agenda, but just a chance to connect with fellow FTA members, talk about what’s happening in your businesses, and share ideas about how the FTA can continue to serve the flexographic industry.
Fri
7
FIRST Friday Episode #13: Top Defects in Flexo
Virtual Event | 12:00 pm EST | Non-Member: Free | Member: Free
11-13
FIRST Live: Press Operator Certification at the BW Converting Packaging Innovation Center
Green Bay, WI | Member – $2,500 | Non-members – $3,250
This August 11-13, FTA will host FIRST Live with an emphasis on Anilox Management—a brand-new, in-person version of FTA’s popular FIRST training program with added anilox maintenance and inventory curriculum. Designed for the Press Operator Certification track, this hands-on workshop brings the online curriculum to life with interactive exercises and real pressroom activities that reinforce key concepts. Led by Kenny Tucker and other industry experts, participants will benefit from expert, live instruction paired with immediate, practical application—ensuring the skills learned are directly transferable to their own press operations. Held in Green Bay, WI at the Packaging Innovation Center, this immersive training experience will not only deepen technical knowledge but also sharpen problem-solving skills for achieving consistent, high-quality print results.
Thur
27
Engage: The Power of FTA Social Communities
Virtual Event | 1:00 pm EST | Non-Member: $99 | Member: Free
The best part of any association is the people you meet along the way. Join Chris Standifer, FTA Membership and Community Manager, for a conversation with the volunteer leaders behind two of FTA’s growing social communities, Women of Flexo and Leaders Inspiring Flexo’s Tomorrow (LIFT). Catherine Haynes and Kiersten Borden, Chair and Vice-chair of Women of Flexo, along with Becky Bunch and Brent Zurcher, Chair and Vice-chair of LIFT, will share how these communities are bringing members together to build connections, develop leaders, and create opportunities that extend far beyond events. Whether you’re new to FTA, a longtime member, or simply curious about getting more involved, this session will give you an inside look at what makes these communities so valuable. Hear personal stories, learn how you can participate, and discover how finding your community within FTA can make your membership even more rewarding. Come ready to join the conversation, ask questions, and see how engaging with an FTA community can help you grow your network, your career, and your impact in the flexographic industry.
september 2026
Fri
4
FIRST Friday Episode #14: Adhesion & Surface Prep
Virtual Event | 12:00 pm EST | Non-Member: Free | Member: Free
Wed
9
The Hybrid Plant
Virtual Event | 11:00 am EST | Non-Member: $99 | Member: Free
Flexo, digital, and offset each offer distinct strengths—whether in speed, cost efficiency, run length, or print quality. But what happens when those strengths are combined? This session dives into strategies for building a hybrid print environment that maximizes efficiency, expands service offerings, and delivers flexibility to brand owners.
Wed
16
Member Meet up: IRL: Emerging Leaders Meetup Powered by TLMI LLT and FTA LIFT
Spotlight Stage, LOUPE | Chicago, IL
Join TLMI’s LLT and FTA’s LIFT for the IRL: Emerging Leaders Meetup at LOUPE! Enjoy snacks, drinks, and an interactive networking experience designed to help you make real industry connections, without the awkward icebreakers.
Sep 30-
Oct 1
FTA Technical Conference
Atlanta, GA
Join the Flexographic Technical Association in Atlanta for its Technical Conference, a two-day event focused on the latest innovations, technical insights, and real-world solutions shaping the future of flexography. Connect with industry experts and peers while gaining practical knowledge you can put to work immediately.
The Flexographic Technical Association’s Technical Conference in Atlanta will highlight progress reporting on key FQC initiatives, including the Slur Targets project and the Optimal Print Order project. Attendees will gain updates on current developments, project milestones, and will have a voice in shaping the research on technical advancements for the flexographic industry
october 2026
Fri
2
FIRST Friday Episode #15: Stability First
Virtual Event | 12:00 pm EST | Non-Member: Free | Member: Free
november 2026
Thur
5
Fri
6
FIRST Friday Episode #16: Barrier Coatings
Virtual Event | 12:00 pm EST | Non-Member: Free | Member: Free
11-13
FIRST Live: Press Operator Certification At The BOBST Competence Center
Cumming, GA | Member – $2,500 | Non-members – $3,250
This November 10-12, FTA will host FIRST Live with an emphasis on Process Control and Efficiency—a brand-new, in-person version of FTA’s popular FIRST training program with added process control case studies and IoT curriculum. Designed for the Press Operator Certification track, this hands-on workshop brings the online curriculum to life with interactive exercises and real pressroom activities that reinforce key concepts. Led by Kenny Tucker and other industry experts, participants will benefit from expert, live instruction paired with immediate, practical application—ensuring the skills learned are directly transferable to their own press operations. Held in Alpharetta, GA at the BOBST Competence Center, this immersive training experience will not only deepen technical knowledge but also sharpen problem-solving skills for achieving consistent, high-quality print results.
May 2027
2-5
2027 FORUM INFOFLEX
Fort Worth, Texas
2027 FORUM INFOFLEX connects printers, converters, suppliers and decision-makers with expert-led education, real-world technical insights and the technologies shaping the future of flexographic print and packaging
Advancing Flexography
FTA Webinars bring industry experts directly to flexographers eager to learn and stay ahead in the field.
Past sessions have covered ink basics and metering, prototyping and proofing, color theory and consistency, mounting tape optimization, the future of corrugated packaging, printed electronics, doctor blade metering, press bounce control, sustainability, and more.
FTA Membership
Webinars are just one of the many benefits of FTA membership, providing access to expert insights, technical resources, cutting-edge innovations, and a network of the industry’s top professionals.
Webinars Archives
The complete archive of FTA webinars is available on MemberConnect, the online home of content exclusively for FTA members. Watch and rewatch past webinars, and use markers to jump to specific topics.
Become a Speaker
Speakers at FTA events are industry experts from all corners of flexography: CPCs, printers, suppliers, prepress workers and educators. But they all have a common trait: The desire to share what they know and increase the collective knowledge of the industry’s many members.