Episode 244 -FuturePrint Week Review – Connectivity, Creativity, and the Power of Digital Print with Dr Simon Daplyn, Sun Chemical

Join us for this special episode recorded in the wake of FuturePrint Week 2025, held in the vibrant setting of Valencia’s stunning Marina. Dr. Simon Daplyn of Sun Chemical returns to reflect on the major themes, trends, and technologies that shaped this industry-leading event.

Over three inspiring days, FuturePrint Week brought together global leaders, technologists, and innovators to reimagine the future of print—not as an isolated tool, but as a strategic engine for connectivity, sustainability, and storytelling.

We explore the highlights from the Leaders Summit, where discussions ranged from VUCA-era leadership to the role of trust and emotional resonance in B2B communication. Learn how initiatives like the Manifesto for More Sustainable Print are creating a unified framework for environmental responsibility.

Delve into the Packaging, Labels, and DTS Conference, where standout case studies—from Nutella’s mass-customised jars to Nescafé’s consumer-to-farmer packaging narratives—illustrated how digital print can drive ROI and brand loyalty. Discover how 2D barcodes, QR integration, and new regulations like GS1 Sunrise 2027 are accelerating change.

We also spotlight new technologies, including RF drying systems from 42 Technology, hybrid solutions from Gallus and Domino, and Sun Chemical’s new pigment-based inks aimed at high-efficiency, low-water applications.

At the heart of it all? Connectivity—between print, people, process, and policy. Tune in for a forward-looking conversation on how digital print is not just surviving but thriving as it adapts to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.

FuturePrint Events:

FuturePrint TECH: Industrial Print: 21-22 January '26, Munich, Germany