Engineered for Excellence
Join FTA in Atlanta, September 30–October 1, for a focused technical conference built around the research, ideas and practical solutions shaping the future of flexography.
Over two days, attendees will connect with industry peers, hear progress updates from active Flexo Quality Consortium initiatives, and take part in technical conversations designed to move flexographic printing forward.
Why Attend
FTA Technical Conference 2026 brings the industry together for concentrated technical learning, peer exchange and real-world problem solving. This year’s program will highlight progress on key FQC initiatives, including the Slur Targets project and the Optimal Print Order project, giving attendees a closer look at current research, project milestones and the questions still being explored.
Whether you work in the pressroom, prepress, quality, operations, sales, technical service, education or brand/converter side of the industry, the conference is designed to help you better understand today’s print challenges and contribute to tomorrow’s solutions.
What to Expect
- Technical education focused on current flexographic challenges
- Updates on active FQC research and industry initiatives
- Opportunities to discuss findings, ask questions and shape future work
- Networking with printers, converters, CPCs, suppliers, educators and technical leaders
- FIRST Live Level 1 offered on-site for professionals building foundational flexographic knowledge
Be part of the technical conversation driving flexography forward.
Who Should Attend?
Flexographic printing involves many moving parts—variables in materials, equipment, environment, and operator decisions. Without standardization, these variables can lead to inconsistent color, wasted materials, and miscommunication between teams.
FIRST provides a proven framework to reduce variability and bring clarity to the entire workflow. Printers, designers, suppliers, and brand owners rely on FIRST to:
- Produce consistent color and quality
- Improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Strengthen communication across departments
- Set clear expectations and measurable standards
- Ensure predictable results throughout all stages of production
Why You Should Be Here
FIRST brings together the fundamental components required for consistent flexographic printing:
Specifications
Detailed guidelines on how flexographic printing systems should be set up and maintained for optimal performance.
Best Practices
Step-by-step recommendations that help teams work efficiently and with confidence across prepress, press, and QA functions.
Process Control Methods
Tools and procedures for monitoring, measuring, and adjusting print variables to achieve repeatable results.
Quality Assurance
Clear expectations for evaluating print performance and ensuring every job meets brand and production requirements.
Standardized Communication
A shared language and framework that improves collaboration between designers, prepress technicians, press operators, and brand owners.
Impact and Ideas
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