FORUM 2023 At-A-Glance
4 days… 20+ technical session… 30+ presenters
April 16-19, 2023
Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, OH
Saturday, April 15
Emerging Leaders Golf Outing
Sunday, April 16
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sustainable Business; Sustainable Planet
Session Chairs: Justin Green, Comexi; Julian Fernandez, Esko
Speaking: Dora Gaither, Symyth Companies; Mike Ferrrari, Waste Circularity Consortium; Elizabet Rhue, Sonoco
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Off the Shelf and into Your Cart
Session Chairs: Jennye Scott, Berry Global; Kristin Olberding, Olberding Brand Family
Speaking: Megan Burns and Jon Arnold, Berry Global; Jeff Brockman, Olberding Brand Family; Beth Baker and Paige Massa, Kao
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Great Tape Debate
Session Chairs: Catherine Haynes, All Printing Resources; Scott Rickard, DuPont
Speaking: Alix Guyot, tesa tape; Stan Riches, Lohmann; Mat Waddell, 3M; Alan Rogers, Polymount US
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. President’s Reception
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Awards Banquet
Monday, April 17
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Find ‘Em, Train ‘Em, Keep ‘Em: 21st Century Flexographer
Session Chairs: Bobby Congdon, Clemson University; Hank Welter, TC Transcontinental
Speaking: Shawn Oetjen, AWT; Kevin Dittman, Graphic Packaging International; Jason Barrier, Printpack; Claudia St. John, Affinity HR; Josh Sigmon, Harper Corporation of America; Eric Ferguson, Digimarc
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Value of Color Measurement
Session Chairs: Dan Uress, Measure Color; Jason Campbell, X-Rite
Speaking: Matt Elliot, Amcor; Ben Abray, Autumn Graphics; Bob Coomes, Package Printing Technologies; Michael John, 3M; Bob Ciezczak, INX International
Tuesday, April 18
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Color Throughout the Workflow
Session Chairs: Jessica Harrell, SGS & Co; Kevin Bourquin, Cyber Graphics
Speaking: Kai Lankinen, Marvaco; Aileen Chiu, Sun Chemical; James Summers, Just Normlicht; Charles Spontelli, Bowling Green State University; Bill Birkett, Doppelganger LLC
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. FQC: Respecting the Past While Focusing on the Future
Session Chairs: Jean Engelke, FQC Executive Committee Chair; Joe Ricardella, ABX Packaging
Speaking: Dr. Juanita M. Parris, Sun Chemical; Jose Canas, CPCC; PJ Fronczkiewicz, DuPont; Kevin Shilling, Miraclon; Bobby Congdon, Clemson University; Steve Smiley, SmileyColor & Associates; 2023 Phoenix Challenge College Competition winners
Wednesday, April 19
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Flexographic Essentials
Session Chairs: Brad Gasque, DuPont; Dr. John Anderson, Miraclon
Speaking: Zac Patterson, MacDermid Graphics Solutions; Kenny Tucker, Clemson University; Zachery Blackburn, CPCC
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Flexography: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow & Beyond
Session Chairs: Marek Skrzynski, CSW Inc; Rory Marsoun, Esko
Speaking: Chuck Slingerland, Barberan USA; Jill Tapia, Cornerstone Strategic Branding; Birgit Plautz, GMG Color; Garrett Taylor, SOMA; Heathe Luetkens, HYBRID Software; Nathan Rank, AV Flexologic; Brian Cook, MacDermid Graphics Solutions
Registration has been opened for the event and can be found at forum.flexography.org.
INFOFLEX 2023 At-A-Glance
1,500+ Attendees… 260+ Booths… 180+ Exhibitors… 500+ Solutions to Package Printers and Converters Most Pressing Challenges. The Best ROI of All Industry Events
April 17-18, 2023
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH
Heart of the Package Printing Industry
11 Hours of Networking Opportunities * 80% of Booths Sold
On the floor: All Leading OEMs and Distributors Representing Them
- Plan and Finalize Capital Expenditure with Press Manufacturers—Flexography, Hybrid & Digital
- Strategize with Converting Equipment Developers
- Find Digital Embellishment Tools
- Identify Sustainable Inks and Substrates
- Pair Anilox Rolls with Doctor Blades
- Compare and Contrast Automatic Cleaning Systems and Media
- Explore Software Solutions That Will Assist in Automating Your Plant
- Witness the Latest Advancements in Plate, Processor and Plate Mounting Technologies
- Identify Essential Process Control Tools
- Establish Best Practices
- Navigate Your Future
- Visit the Excellence in Flexography Awards Galley
- Attend 10+ Innovations Central Presentations
- Engage Current and New Business Partners in a Progressive, Dynamic Environment
View the Floorplan, Secure Your Booth. Visit infoflex.flexography.org