Upcoming Events
february 2026
10-12
FIRST Live: Press Operator Certification at FXC
FXC, Atlanta GA | Member: $2,500 | Non-Member: $3,250
This February 10–12, FTA will host FIRST Live—a brand-new, in-person version of FTA’s popular FIRST training program. 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, 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 Atlanta’s state-of-the-art Flexo Xperience 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
19
Connecting the Dots
Virtual Event | 2:00 pm EST | Non-Member: $99 | Member: Free
In printing, the best learning often happens in “light bulb” moments—when a tricky concept suddenly clicks. This discussion-based webinar explores how we can teach the core building blocks of flexography in a way that engages students (and new learners) and makes those breakthrough moments more likely. We’ll share practical teaching techniques, talk through the must-know concepts for understanding flexo, and swap real-world experiences on what helps learners connect the dots—without requiring heavy prep or formal presentations.
march 2026
Thur
5
Clarifications on 2027 Expiration of RoHS UV Mercury Vapor Lamp Exemption
Virtual Event | 2:00 pm EST | Non-Member: $99 | Member: Free
UV curing is an environmentally friendly processing tool that allows converters to instantly set inks, coatings, and adhesives that have been applied to a web without the aid of solvent or water-based carriers. UV lamp heads are installed across web widths ranging from 15 cm (6 inches) to 2.5 meters (98 inches) and greater. Every day, UV technology is used to cure primers; graphics and text; silicone release coatings; UV acrylic hotmelt; syrup adhesives; protective, tactile, and decorative varnishes; and other functional coatings. As a result, OEMs and end users are very concerned about the pending expiration of the RoHS exemption that allows manufacture, importation, exportation, shipping, and use of UV curing lamps for EU countries until February 24, 2027. Will the exemption be renewed? What is the process, and what does this mean for the converting industry? This presentation will arm you with the information needed to confidently respond to customers and management when asked about the regulatory status of UV curing lamps in the EU and the potential impact on users outside the EU.
17-18
2026 Women of Flexo Conference "Unwind & Rewind"
Clemson University, Watt Family Innovation Center
Join us at Clemson University for the fourth annual Women of Flexo Conference, where we’ll unwind to connect, reflect, and recharge, and rewind to the fundamentals that drive innovation in flexographic printing. This year’s event celebrates both momentum and mindfulness: looking back to move forward stronger. You will gain industry insights, expand your networks, and experience exclusive tours of Clemson’s Sonoco Institute and Watt Family Innovation Center, offering a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge flexo research and technology shaping the future of our field.
april 2026
26-29
2026 FORUM INFOFLEX
Milwaukee, WI
Future Focused. Flexo Driven.
The 2026 FORUM INFOFLEX comes to Milwaukee—bringing the flexographic community together in a region home to one of the highest concentrations of industry expertise and leadership. Designed to address the industry’s most pressing challenges, our event offers in-depth, expert-led sessions with real-world takeaways, and our industry suppliers complement the learning by connecting flexo printers and converters with the people, technologies, and solutions that move flexo forward—all set against the backdrop of one of flexography’s most established and influential regions.
MAY 2026
June 2026
July 2026
Thur
30
How Flexographic Printers Can Build Custom AI Solutions While Boosting Adoption
Virtual Event
august 2026
september 2026
october 2026
november 2026
Thur
5
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.
