On the 29-30th June 2022, global print leaders will gather in Geneva for the FuturePrint Leaders Summit 2022. An unconventional event by design, the Leaders Summit will inspire leaders to drive their own change, to listen to stories from inside and outside the print sector, and to lead transformation in their organisations.

The Summit Agenda

Day 1 - 29th June 

The first day’s programme takes place at the Palexpo Congress Centre and features keynotes, panels, and presentations from inspiring leaders from print and packaging as well as other industries. 

The morning session will cover a breadth of topics including creating success in a crisis and thinking differently about business, which will conclude with a networking lunch.

The afternoon comprises two streams of content focusing on innovation and technology, with discussions including Innovation and Women Leading in Print. The day will conclude with an exclusive evening reception at Villa Sarasin. 

Day 2 - 30th June

The second day will give delegates the opportunity to discuss the key issues facing our industry in a roundtable format at Villa Sarasin that will encourage new connections, fresh ideas, and the tools to facilitate change. 

The morning will be split into two discussion groups: leadership and sustainability. The sessions will cover topics including supply chain crises, localisation, net-zero targets and the evolving employee/employer relationship. 

Marcus Timson, Co-Founder of FuturePrint, comments: “The print sector has been under stress caused by forces from outside the sector. This has compelled us all to adapt or risk becoming obsolete. It has also shaped the intention and objectives for the FuturePrint Leaders Summit – it’s the perfect time to convene and set the agenda for the future.  

“With just over a month to go, we can’t wait to bring the community together to share perspectives, inspire innovation, and spark new ideas. The industry needs a beacon to help us move forward, particularly in turbulent times, and we believe the FuturePrint Leaders Summit will succeed in lighting the way.” 

Leaders in Print

Simon Lewis – VP, Marketing - Highcon

Digital Carton Manufacturing – The Right Tool For The Right Job

Simon has spent most of the last 28 years in the worlds of graphics, printing and packaging, driving product strategy, working with customers around the world, articulating thought leadership and evangelising industry transformations.

Kristi Duvall - VP of Sales - The Boxmaker 

Women Leading in Print

Kristi is responsible for the B2B selling strategy for The BoxMaker’s industry-leading digital print technologies as well as all aspects of sales after marketing including structural design, pricing and client services. Kristi was recognized as a Women in Wide Format award winner in 2021 by Big Picture Magazine.  

Jean-Pascal Bobst - CEO – Bobst

Session hosted by Bobst

Jean-Pascal is the Chief Executive Officer - CEO of the Group, representing the fourth generation of the Bobst family in the company. Jean-Pascal began his career within Bobst Group in 1994 and held various managerial positions abroad and in Switzerland.

Evandro Matteucci - VP/GM Inkjet Building Materials and Packaging - EFI 

Session hosted by EFI

Evandro is an expert in driving P&L and business success via complex global operations in the Manufacturing, Technology, Software, Printing and Packaging industries. He has a background of working and living in Spain, China, Belgium, Switzerland, Mexico, United States and Brazil, where he leads and motivates culturally diverse teams, aligns goals, implements plans, identifies issues and opportunities, and creates targeted solutions.

Angus Condie - Director Of Technology - Xaar

Session: Sustainability Panel hosted by Denis Poncelet

Angus is an innovative, problem solving, technology implementer with wide ranging experience in managing teams across Xaar in a number of roles: technology development, process engineering and manufacturing. 

Serkan Keyhan - Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group

Leading in Uncertain Times

Serkan joined Fujifilm in 2021 as Commercial Director of the Ink Solutions Group. He has extensive experience in packaging and printing, with previous management roles in a global ink company. His current focus is on ensuring Fujifilm is positioned to enable its customers to achieve the best performance and commercial success in inkjet.

Ken Stack - Proximus LLC

M&A Update

Proximus LLC is a boutique investment banking and venture capital firm that specializes in finding strategic value in high-tech markets. Founded by Dr. Kenneth Stack, Proximus assists its clients with mergers and acquisitions, private capital raises (venture and investment capital), and other advisory services. Proximus represents both shareholders and acquirers, acting as their exclusive investment banking partner. Since 2011 Proximus has completed close to $700,000,000 in acquisitions and investments.

Leaders Beyond Print

Beate van Loo Born - COO - SIX and UBS

Tarzan Economics - principles for pivoting through disruption

Currently Global Head of Business Management (COO) at SIX Financial Information, Beate is a seasoned C-Level executive in the financial services & data space, focused primarily on driving long-term business strategy and high impact transformation for companies. She also spent 15 years at UBS where her last role was Head Strategic Programs. With a background in risk, compliance and capital markets she manages geopolitical change like Brexit and Financial Market Regulations for the organizations she serves.

Jelena Madir - General Counsel at Gavi.org

Creating Success in a Crisis: Designing and delivering the world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine distribution programme

Jelena Madir is a member of the General Counsel at Gavi.org which is a vaccine alliance which aims to boost immunization in Developing countries. She will be presenting an inspiring story about how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed her role and her determination to end vaccine inequality.

Christoph Buillard, CEO, Boulangerie Michellod

Why Should One be Bound to the Same Industry for an Entire Career?

Christophe has moved down the value chain of digital printing: from marketing director of colorants and raw materials with Ciba Specialty Chemicals, he moved to commercial Director of Sensient’s ink business to then become CEO of KBC, one of the largest textile printer. He is now CEO of a family bakery business, Boulangerie Michellod, making use of all the experience accumulated within the printing business. 

Alan Hudd, Founder, Alchemie Technology

How Can we Change a Dinosaur Industry into a Cleantech Industry?

Dr Hudd is the founder of Alchemie Technology and is a well-known inkjet technology pioneer. Alchemie has developed breakthrough digital dyeing and finishing technologies which aim to stop half a billion tonnes of CO2 emissions being produced by the textile industry by 2030. An inspiring mission and transformational technology!

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